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The communities of Fordoun and Drumlithie can be found in close proximity to Laurencekirk. The dual road that connects Aberdeen and Dundee to the A90 is conveniently located near Fordoun. Take the exit for Fordoun village on the A90, whether you are coming from the north or the south. Situated in the parish of Glenbervie, seven miles to the south of Stonehaven, the community of Drumlithie, also fondly referred to as "Skite" by those who live there, has that name.

Find a fashionable holiday rental that is suited to the traveller who is searching for a semi-rural environment yet convenient halfway point for visiting either Aberdeen or Dundee, as they are both approximately a 40-minute drive apart. A train station and bus connections that will take you to adjacent towns in Angus and Aberdeenshire as well as a train station that will take you north and south along the East coast railway line can be found at Laurencekirk, which is only a short drive away.

Stay in a holiday home that offers spacious living accommodations, including a lounge, a modern dining kitchen, a utility room, double bedrooms, a master en suite, a shower room, and a family bathroom, as well as a large garden with seating area, a lovely brick Masonry BBQ, and a pizza oven for alfresco dining. This is a great option for a family holiday or a holiday with a large group of friends getting together to catch up.

A primary school may be found in the neighbouring community of Fordoun, which also features the well-known Castleton Farm shop and fruit farm, which also features a wonderful restaurant and shop.

Laurencekirk is a small town located in the valley between the Hill of Garvock and the Cairn O' Mount. It may be reached in a relatively short amount of time by car. On the highest point of the Garvock, the well-known Landmark known as the Johnston Tower may be viewed. If you are vising the area checkout our Fordoun Holiday Accommodation Guide. Discover lodging in the heart of Scotland that has won awards and combines the benefits of nature with those of relaxation.

The Laurencekirk Primary school was constructed in 1999, and the Mearns Academy, which serves as the high school and was finished in 2014, contains the Mearns Campus, which is home to the Community Center, Library, Fitness Suite, and Police Station. 

The town boasts a variety of stores and other services, as well as two public parks, both of which have spaces designated specifically for children to play. In Stonehaven, you can stay in a bed and breakfast with a view of the harbour, and you can eat at a restaurant that is famous for its specials on fresh, locally caught fish and seafood, as well as steaks from an Aberdeen butcher, in addition to a wide variety of food to suit the tastes of every customer. Guests can take in the breathtaking views of the harbour while they stay. Make a reservation at a charming ancient cottage in a fishing village located in an active community along the coast from Stonehaven that features a variety of facilities suited for people of all ages. There are excellent bus connections between Stonehaven and Inverbervie, both to and from these two cities. Traveling throughout this region on the train, bus, motorbike, camper van automobile, caravan, or coach will allow you to take advantage of everything this area has to offer.

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Fordoun Kincardinshire opposite Auchenblae consists almost entirely of Kirkton farm, a small school and the beautiful but ruined church, but this was the cradle of Christianity in the Mearns. The church was erected on the site of the Shrine of St Palladius, an Irish bishop who ministered in this district in the 5th century and died here. In the churchyard on a steep bank above the river Luther there is a fragment of the ancient chapel, consecrated by David de Bernham. In the kirkyard there is a monument to George Wishart, one of Scotland’s seven Reformation martyrs, burned as a heretic on 1st March 1546, who was one of the Wisharts of Pitarrow and who probably worshipped in the church as a boy.

To the west above Fordoun is Finella Hill, which, with the lovely little Strathfinel1a commemorates Finella, wife of the Mormaer of the Mearns and daughter of Cunecht, Mormaer of Angus, whose strong hold was the well defined earthwork known as Green Castle, between Clatterin’ Brig (on the B974) and ruined KINCARDINIT Castle. This lady is credited with having murdered King Kenneth II in A.D. 994 when he was on a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Palladius.

Fordoun was raised to a burgh of barony by Mary Queen of Scots in I554, but little remains of what must have been a considerable community.

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Loved our visit to Dunnottar Castle
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Short Drive to Dunnottar Castle, which is perched on a magnificent cliff overlooking the North Sea. Dunnottar Castle may be reached by car. This imposing fortification from the middle ages features stunning panoramas and an intriguing past. You can either go on a guided tour of the ruins or explore them on your own.
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