Johnshaven
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.795, -2.334 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 79 67 |
| Population: | 670 |
| Dialling code: | 01561 (Laurencekirk) |
Johnshaven is a small coastal village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, tucked on the North Sea coast between other traditional fishing settlements such as Gourdon and Inverbervie. The village clusters around a historic harbour and seafront, with granite cottages, short rocky and sandy bays and easy access to coastal walks and birdwatching along the Aberdeenshire shoreline.
Historically built on small‑scale fishing and fish processing, Johnshaven still retains a working‑harbour feel while quietly diversifying into tourism and day‑to‑day commuting to nearby towns. There’s a strong local community spirit, evident in village halls and clubs, and the place is prized for its maritime heritage, dramatic sea views and the simple rhythms of coastal life.
Postcode districts covering Johnshaven
Most populated places nearby
- Arbroath 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Forfar 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Montrose 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Westhill 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Carnoustie 25 miles40.2 km
- Stonehaven 12.7 miles20.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Gourdon Place 3 miles4.8 km
- St. Cyrus Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Inverbervie Place 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Mearns Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Laurencekirk Place 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hillside Place 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Montrose Place 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Ferryden and Inchbraoch Place 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Auchenblae Place 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Montrose and District Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
Example postcodes in Johnshaven
DD10 0EX, DD10 0PZ, DD10 0EY, DD10 0EF, DD10 0EU, DD10 0JA, DD10 0HG, DD10 0EZ, DD10 0EN … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 28.6 miles46 km
- Edinburgh Airport 70.6 miles113.7 km
- Laurencekirk Rail Station 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Montrose Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
Hotels near Johnshaven Ad
- The Anchor Hotel 3 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Gowan Bank 4 3 miles4.8 km
- The Juniper Rooms 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Links Hotel 4 7.5 miles12.1 km
- George Hotel 7.8 miles12.5 km
Schools in Johnshaven
- Johnshaven School Primary
Local points of interest
- Links Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Montrose Harbour Harbour 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Drumtochty Castle Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Green Cairn Archaeological site 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Fasque Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Kinnaird Castle Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Glebe Park Stadium 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Rickarton House Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Anniston Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Urie House Estate 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Ethie Castle Estate 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Aldbar Castle Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km