Villages · Scottish Highlands
Kirktown of Slains
In or near Cruden Bay.
Kirktown of Slains — a village in scotland highlands.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3500, -1.9333
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB41 8RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645199 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently 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.