Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.425, -1.919 |
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| OS grid ref: | NK 04 37 |
| Population: | 890 |
Hatton of Cruden is a small, quietly picturesque village in the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire in north‑east Scotland, set amid rolling farmland a short distance from the sandy shore at Cruden Bay. The locality feels distinctly coastal and rural at once, with views towards the dramatic ruins of Slains Castle and easy access to the wider Buchan coastline.
Historically the local economy has revolved around agriculture and the nearby fishing ports, and today many residents commute to larger centres such as Peterhead or Fraserburgh for work, including roles linked to the energy sector. Social life is that of a small community with local events and countryside pursuits popular with walkers and visitors exploring the area's natural scenery and literary connections.
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