Inverurie and District
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.274, -2.357 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 78 20 |
| Dialling code: | 01467 (Inverurie) |
Inverurie sits in the Garioch heart of north‑east Aberdeenshire, Scotland, beside the River Ury and overlooked by the distinctive ridge of Bennachie. Its name comes from the Gaelic Inbhir Uraidh, meaning the 'mouth of the Ury', and the town combines a compact historic core with easy access to surrounding farmland and hill country.
Originally a market and agricultural service town that grew further with the arrival of the railway, Inverurie today mixes local industry, retail and a growing commuter population travelling to Aberdeen by rail. Community life is strong, with local heritage amenities, sports clubs and regular markets, and the area is popular for countryside walking and outdoor pursuits.
Postcode districts covering Inverurie and District
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Inverurie 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Westhill 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Stonehaven 21.8 miles35 km
- Ellon 12.4 miles19.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Inverurie Place 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Kintore Place 3 miles4.9 km
- East Garioch Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Kemnay Place 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Oldmeldrum Place 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Mid Formartine Ward 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Blackburn Place 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Newmachar Place 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Kingseat Place 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone Ward 7.8 miles12.5 km
- West Garioch Ward 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Dyce Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
Example postcodes in Inverurie and District
AB51 6BE, AB51 3WP, AB51 6BW, AB51 4ZE, AB51 4FJ, AB51 5UD, AB51 4FS, AB51 4RF, AB51 5TF … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Inverness Airport 65.6 miles105.6 km
- Inverurie Railway Station 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Dyce Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
Hotels in Inverurie and District Ad
Schools in Inverurie and District
- Inverurie Academy Secondary
- Keithhall School Primary
- Kellands School Primary
- Port Elphinstone School Primary
- St Andrew's School Special
- Strathburn School Primary
- Uryside School Primary
Local points of interest
- Blairs Wood Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hall Forest Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Smithy Wood Forest 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Pitmedden House Estate 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Logie Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Gueval Wood Forest 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Elrick House Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Goval Wood Forest 6.8 miles11 km
- Tertowie Estate 6.8 miles11 km
- Bennachie Hill 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Warthill House Estate 8 miles12.8 km
- Dovecot Wood Forest 8 miles12.9 km