Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Newtonhill
Newtonhill — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Newtonhill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,140 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.0320°, -2.1500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Newtonhill is a town in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is popular due to its location, just nine miles south of Aberdeen with easy reach of Stonehaven and with views over the North Sea.
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Background
History
The town was originally called Skateraw in the 17th Century. Skateraw was a fishing village, and the older part of the village (still called Skateraw) between the railway line and the sea reflects that heritage, though nearly all of the old houses have been modernised and extended. An old smoke house is still visible on Skateraw Road, though it has been many years since it was in use. The village had a railway station which led to the change of name from Skateraw to Newtonhill but it was closed in 1956; the signal box was still in use until May 2019 and remnants of a platform can still be seen. A feasibility study received funding in May 2018 to study the possible reopening of the station.…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0320, -2.1500
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 3PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Population
- 3,140
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1008929 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Newtonhill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Newtonhill Railway Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 96175.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Skateraw
Villages · 0.1 km
Newtonhill harbour
Marinas · 0.4 km
Cranhill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Muchalls
Castles · 1.4 km
Saint Ternan's Church
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Peace Memorial 1919
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Clashfarquhar Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.8 km
Hilton of Cairngrassie standing stone
Stone circles · 1.9 km
Downies
Villages · 2.1 km
Elsick House
Manor houses · 2.3 km
Muchalls Castle
Literary houses · 2.4 km
Muchalls Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Newtonhill is a village in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 3,140. N attractions are listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,140
- Constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Things to see in Newtonhill
116 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Newtonhill →
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Allan Park, Aberdeen
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📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Aquhorthies stone circle
Aquhorthies stone circle — architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Boswell's Monument
Boswell's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cammachmore Bay
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📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Castle Haven
Castle Haven — bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, south of Stonehaven.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Chapel of St. Mary and St. Nathalan
Chapel of St. Mary and St. Nathalan — chapel in Cowie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, now ruinous.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Cookney Church
Cookney Church — church building in Cookney, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Cove Bay Harbour
Cove Bay Harbour — harbour at Cove Bay, Aberdeen City, Scotland UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Cowie Castle
Cowie Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle — ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Dunnottar Parish Church
Dunnottar Parish Church — church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Earnsheugh Bay
Earnsheugh Bay — bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Fetteresso Castle
Fetteresso Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Fetteresso Church
Fetteresso Church — church building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Fetteresso Viaduct
Fetteresso Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Mines & mining heritage · Scottish Highlands
Market Buildings, Market Square, Stonehaven
Market Buildings, Market Square, Stonehaven — market in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Netherley House
Netherley House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Scottish Highlands
Portlethen Moss
Portlethen Moss — nature reserve in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Rickarton House
Rickarton House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
Nearby
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Cranhill
Cranhill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 86 m.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Muchalls
Muchalls is a small coastal ex-fishing village in Kincardineshire, Scotland, south of Newtonhill and north of Stonehaven. Muchalls is situated slightly north of a smaller hamlet known as the Bridge of
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Saint Ternan's Church
Saint Ternan's Church — church in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Peace Memorial 1919
Peace Memorial 1919 — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Newtonhill
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site
Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Deeside Holiday Park
Deeside Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Maryculter House Hotel
Maryculter House Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Lairhillock Inn
Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Public House, Alford Place, Aberdeen
Public House, Alford Place, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen
10 Bon-accord Square, 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.
📷 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newtonhill?
- Newtonhill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 3PZ).
- What is Newtonhill?
- Newtonhill — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Newtonhill?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 3PZ.
- Is Newtonhill free to visit?
- Yes, Newtonhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Newtonhill?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 3PZ.