Forests & woodlands Β· Scottish Highlands
Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve
Also known as: Scotstown Moor LNR
In or near Potterton.
Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce Β· 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Dyce, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is AB22 8NP, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Scotstown Moor LNR. Coordinates: 57.1973Β°, -2.1099Β°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scotstown Moor is in the north of Aberdeen, Scotland. Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve (LNR) is located four miles to the north of Aberdeen City Centre, near the residential areas of Dubford and Bridge of Don, at grid reference NJ 935116. The reserve covers roughly 34 hectares and is owned by Aberdeen City Council, who established it as a nature reserve in 1994. It contains the only example of species rich lowland heath in Aberdeen City.
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Background
Architecture
Scotstown Moor once formed part of extensive areas of heath and bog around Aberdeen. Other similar habitats such as Ferryhill Moss and Stocket Moor, lying closer to the city, have long since disappeared, being lost to housing. Scotstown Moor remained largely intact up to the 20th century, mainly as a result of its status as a Commonty. This system of land tenure protected the site from enclosure and reclamation by local landowners. Records from 1894 show that the site was not maintained without a struggle, being "coveted by neighboring lairds", and that several encroachments had been made onto the site. Although the site's status gave the public free access, Scotstown Moor was the propertyβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 57.1973, -2.1099
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB22 8NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen North
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce β 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: r8042457 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Scotstown Moor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: ScotstownMoor2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Mountains & hills Β· 2.0 km
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Historic houses Β· 2.3 km
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Historic houses Β· 2.3 km
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Historic houses Β· 2.3 km
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Historic houses Β· 2.3 km
Bridge o' Balgownie
Historic bridges Β· 2.3 km
Nearby
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π· 5Windmills Β· Scottish Highlands
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π· 5Watermills Β· Scottish Highlands
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Where to eat & stay near Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve
Places to stay
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π· 5Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands
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Places to eat & drink
π· 5Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands
97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen
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π· 5Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands
Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen
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π· 5Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen
13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
π· 5Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve?
- Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB22 8NP).
- What is Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve?
- Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB22 8NP.
- Is Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB22 8NP.