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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Highlands

Kirktown of Slains

In or near Cruden Bay.

Kirktown of Slains — a village in scotland highlands.

Erroll Aisle, Slains Parish Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 6552574

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Place summary

Kirktown of Slains is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to the North Sea. The area features traditional Scottish architecture and offers a glimpse into local life in a remote Highland community. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small villages in this region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.3500, -1.9333
Postcode
AB41 8RT
Parliamentary constituency
Gordon and Buchan

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The gravestone of Philip Kennedy in Slains Kirkyard. - geograph.org.uk - 388889📷 5

Castles · Scottish Highlands

Collieston

Collieston is a small former fishing village on the North Sea coast in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The village lies just north of the Sands of Forvie Special Protection Area, between Cruden Bay and Newbu

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The gravestone of Philip Kennedy in Slains Kirkyard. - geograph.org.uk - 388889📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Slains-Collieston War Memorial

Slains-Collieston War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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The gravestone of Philip Kennedy in Slains Kirkyard. - geograph.org.uk - 388889📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Highlands

Erroll Aisle

Erroll Aisle — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Slains Parish Kirk, Kirkton of Slains - geograph.org.uk - 6552548📷 5

Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands

Erroll Aisle

Erroll Aisle — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.

The gravestone of Philip Kennedy in Slains Kirkyard. - geograph.org.uk - 388889📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Parish Church of Slains, Kirkton of Slains, Collieston

Parish Church of Slains, Kirkton of Slains, Collieston — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Collieston Harbour📷 3

Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands

Collieston Harbour

Collieston Harbour — harbour at Collieston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Kirktown of Slains

Places to stay

Ellon War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3680523📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

New Inn Hotel

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Craighead Caravan Park - geograph.org.uk - 422523📷 2

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Craighead Caravan Site

Craighead Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Trump Macleod House Hotel, Scotland - geograph.org.uk - 6247197📷 5

B&Bs · Scottish Highlands

Menie House

Menie House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland highlands.

Road in Ythanbank - geograph.org.uk - 7961376📷 4

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Ythan Valley Campsite

Ythan Valley Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.

Boddam United Free Church - geograph.org.uk - 5804615📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Mains of Boddam Caravan Park

Mains of Boddam Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Marina entrance at Peterhead Bay - geograph.org.uk - 8243099📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

The Lido Caravan Park

The Lido Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Places to eat & drink

Derelict warehouse, Harbour Street, Peterhead - geograph.org.uk - 4543301📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Union Bar, 1, 3 Union Street, Peterhead

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St Machar Bar - geograph.org.uk - 7319389📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen

97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Aberdeen Arts Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7551041📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen

Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas Street - geograph.org.uk - 3127939📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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Memorial lion - geograph.org.uk - 3875132📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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Back-street business - geograph.org.uk - 4489176📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kirktown of Slains?
Kirktown of Slains is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 8RT).
What is Kirktown of Slains?
Kirktown of Slains — a village in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Kirktown of Slains?
Drivers can use postcode AB41 8RT.
How do I get to Kirktown of Slains?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 8RT. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.