Newtonhill (Skateraw)

The village of Newtonhill lies about five miles north of Stonehaven and ten miles south of Aberdeen . There is a lively community, based largely around the school, church, Skateraw Hall and Bettridge Centre. The centre is based on ... 

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Muchalls (Stranathra)

The story of “The Episcopal Chapel at Muchalls” was recorded by the Rector John Paul Hill and published in 1956. The estate had been purchased from the Earl of Errol in 1606 and Alexander Burnet of Leys began building Muchalls Castle shortly before his death in 1619. The 1st Baronet ...

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Downies And Portlethen

Downies is a typical, cliff-top village, and its harbour very small. It proved difficult to link both Downies and Portlethen to the mains water and sewage systems. The local residents of both villages ...  

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