Laurencekirk
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.833, -2.471 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 71 71 |
| Population: | 2,920 |
| Dialling code: | 01561 |
Laurencekirk is a small market town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, sitting in the heart of the rural Howe of the Mearns. It acts as a local service centre for surrounding farms and villages and benefits from good transport links - the town lies close to the A90 and has a railway station on the Dundee–Aberdeen line, which has made it an increasingly popular base for commuters to the cities.
Historically rooted in agriculture and local crafts, Laurencekirk retains a compact centre of independent shops, small businesses and community groups, giving it a village-like social feel despite steady modern growth. Its setting amid rolling farmland with easy access to the Angus coast and wider northeast Scotland makes it attractive for people seeking a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to larger urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Laurencekirk
Most populated places nearby
- Arbroath 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Forfar 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Montrose 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Westhill 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Carnoustie 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Stonehaven 13.2 miles21.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Mearns Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- St. Cyrus Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Auchenblae Place 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Johnshaven Place 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Hillside Place 6.2 miles10 km
- Gourdon Place 7 miles11.2 km
- Inverbervie Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Edzell Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Montrose Place 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Montrose and District Ward 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ferryden and Inchbraoch Place 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Brechin Place 10 miles16.1 km
Example postcodes in Laurencekirk
AB30 1AQ, AB30 1LF, AB30 1EY, AB30 1GP, AB30 1BW, AB30 1GG, AB30 1AG, AB30 1GH, AB30 1AH … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 27.5 miles44.2 km
- Edinburgh Airport 70.1 miles112.8 km
- Laurencekirk Rail Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Montrose Railway Station 8.3 miles13.3 km
Hotels near Laurencekirk Ad
- Gowan Bank 4 7 miles11.2 km
- The Anchor Hotel 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Panmure Arms Hotel 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Juniper Rooms 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Links Hotel 4 8.3 miles13.4 km
- George Hotel 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Northern Hotel Brechin 3 9.9 miles16 km
Schools in Laurencekirk
- Laurencekirk School Primary
Local points of interest
- Drumtochty Castle Estate 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Fasque Estate 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Green Cairn Archaeological site 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Links Park Stadium 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Montrose Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Glebe Park Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Kinnaird Castle Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Rickarton House Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Aldbar Castle Estate 12.6 miles20.4 km
- Urie House Estate 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Invery House Estate 13.9 miles22.3 km
- Anniston Estate 14 miles22.5 km