Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
Ward in Aberdeen City, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.109, -2.093 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 94 02 |
| Dialling code: | 01224 (Aberdeen) |
Kincorth, Nigg and Cove sit on the south‑eastern edge of Aberdeen in Scotland, mixing suburban streets, a prominent coastal strip and pockets of industrial waterfront. The area is edged by grassy hills and dunes with Kincorth Hill providing local walks and good views across the city and out to the sea, while Cove retains the character of a former fishing village with a small harbour and seafront atmosphere.
The ward combines residential communities with maritime and energy‑sector activity around Nigg, reflecting Aberdeen’s wider links to shipbuilding and the oil industry; socially it’s a blend of long‑standing local families and newer commuters, with local shops, schools and green spaces that give it a village‑by‑the‑sea feel despite being close to the city.
Postcode districts covering Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Inverurie 16 miles25.7 km
- Westhill 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Stonehaven 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Ellon 17.8 miles28.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Cove Bay Place 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Marywell Place 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Torry/Ferryhill Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- George St/Harbour Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Midstocket/Rosemount Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Portlethen Place 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Aberdeen Place 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Hilton/Woodside/Stockethill Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Northfield/Mastrick North Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
Example postcodes in Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
AB12 3SX, AB12 3ZR, AB10 1ZG, AB12 3ZL, AB12 3JF, AB12 3RA, AB12 5DX, AB12 3TQ, AB12 3DU … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Inverness Airport 78.8 miles126.8 km
- Aberdeen Railway Station 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Portlethen Railway Station 3.5 miles5.7 km
Hotels in Kincorth/Nigg/Cove Ad
Schools in Kincorth/Nigg/Cove
- Abbotswell School Primary
- Charleston School Primary
- Kirkhill School Primary
- Lochside Academy Secondary
- Loirston School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ardoe House Estate 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Union Square Shopping centre 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum Museum 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Aberdeen Beach Beach 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Pittodrie Stadium Stadium 3.5 miles5.6 km
- King's College College 3.8 miles6.2 km
- University of Aberdeen College 3.9 miles6.2 km
- University of Aberdeen University 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Stoneyhill Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Parkhill Wood Forest 7.4 miles12 km
- Fowlershill Wood Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- Todhill Wood Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km