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 miles
- Inverurie 1.1 miles
- Westhill 8.5 miles
- Stonehaven 21.8 miles
- Ellon 12.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Inverurie Place 1.1 miles
- Kintore Place 3 miles
- East Garioch Ward 3.8 miles
- Kemnay Place 4.2 miles
- Oldmeldrum Place 4.6 miles
- Mid Formartine Ward 4.9 miles
- Blackburn Place 5.2 miles
- Newmachar Place 6.3 miles
- Kingseat Place 7.4 miles
- Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone Ward 7.8 miles
- West Garioch Ward 7.8 miles
- Dyce Place 7.9 miles
Example postcodes in Inverurie and District
AB51 3NA, AB51 4LD, AB51 3JA, AB51 4FW, AB51 0LE, AB51 1DP, AB51 4LN, AB51 4LJ, AB51 6AY … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 7.7 miles
- Inverness Airport 65.6 miles
- Inverurie Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Dyce Railway Station 7.7 miles
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 miles
- Hall Forest Forest 2.9 miles
- Smithy Wood Forest 4.6 miles
- Pitmedden House Estate 5.8 miles
- Logie Wood Forest 5.9 miles
- Gueval Wood Forest 6.3 miles
- Elrick House Estate 6.5 miles
- Goval Wood Forest 6.8 miles
- Tertowie Estate 6.8 miles
- Bennachie Hill 7.9 miles
- Warthill House Estate 8 miles
- Dovecot Wood Forest 8 miles