Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Newmachar
Newmachar — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newmachar, the nearest railway station is Dyce, located 6.8 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is AB21 0WP.
About
Newmachar is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,500 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2670°, -2.1920°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Newmachar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about 10 miles (16 km) to the north-west of Aberdeen. The settlement has a long history previously being known as Summerhill within the parish of New Machar, later being renamed Newmachar. Some buildings retain the split name "New Machar" to this day including the primary school and church. The population, approximately 2,500., is served by one shop, two public houses, a primary school, a bowling club and, a football club.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2670, -2.1920
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB21 0WP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Population
- 2,500
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce — 6.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009979 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newmachar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The A947 Entering Newmachar - geograph.org.uk - 1519734.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Newmachar Church, School Road, Newmachar
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Newmachar War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Newmacher
Villages · 0.5 km
Elrick House Gin
Distilleries · 1.3 km
standing stone 400m WNW of Monykebbuck
Windmills · 1.9 km
Weaved Woman's Figure
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Straloch House
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Change Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
Goval Wood
Battlefields & battle sites · 3.9 km
Tillery
Villages · 4.0 km
Logie Wood
Battlefields & battle sites · 4.0 km
St Meddan's Church and Burial Ground
Historic churches · 4.3 km
Newmachar is a village in the Scottish Highlands with a population of approximately 2,500. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,500
- Constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Newmachar
47 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Newmachar →
📷 3Canals · Scottish Highlands
Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, NW of Brae of Kintore
Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, NW of Brae of Kintore — architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Balbithan House
Balbithan House — 16th-century L-plan tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Deers Den
Deers Den — archaeological site at Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Cemeteries · Scottish Highlands
Dyce Churchyard
Dyce Churchyard is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Hallforest Castle
Hallforest Castle — 14th-century fortified tower in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Straloch House
Straloch House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Highlands
Smithy Wood
Smithy Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Highlands
Logie Wood
Logie Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Highlands
Goval Wood
Goval Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dyce Symbol Stones
Dyce Symbol Stones — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Midmill Long Cairn
Midmill Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Tuach Hill Stone Circle
Tuach Hill Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Deer's Den Roundhouses
Deer's Den Roundhouses — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Tillery House
Tillery House — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Hallforest Castle (ruin)
Hallforest Castle (ruin) — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Weaved Woman's Figure
Weaved Woman's Figure — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Newmachar War Memorial
Newmachar War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kintore War Memorial
Kintore War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Gwenyth Forbes Sempill Memorial
Gwenyth Forbes Sempill Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Liddell's Monument
Liddell's Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Pitmedden House, Monument
Pitmedden House, Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Fintray Parish Church, Hatton of Fintray
Fintray Parish Church, Hatton of Fintray — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Newmachar Church, School Road, Newmachar
Newmachar Church, School Road, Newmachar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Newmachar Church, School Road, Newmachar
Newmachar Church, School Road, Newmachar — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Newmachar War Memorial
Newmachar War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3📷 5Windmills · Scottish Highlands
standing stone 400m WNW of Monykebbuck
standing stone 400m WNW of Monykebbuck — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Weaved Woman's Figure
Weaved Woman's Figure — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Newmachar
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport — a hotel in scotland highlands. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Hilton Aberdeen TECA — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Village Hotel Club
Village Hotel Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
New Inn Hotel
New Inn Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newmachar?
- Newmachar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB21 0WP).
- What is Newmachar?
- Newmachar — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Newmachar?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB21 0WP.
- Is Newmachar free to visit?
- Yes, Newmachar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newmachar?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB21 0WP.