North Kincardine
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.057, -2.193 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 88 96 |
North Kincardine sits on the south‑eastern fringes of Aberdeenshire in Scotland, a largely coastal and rural ward where craggy cliffs, sandy coves and a working shoreline meet rolling farmland. The area has the feel of small fishing and farming communities with granite harbours and coastal paths that catch seasonal visitors while still serving local livelihoods tied to the North Sea.
Historically it falls within the old county boundaries of Kincardineshire, with a landscape peppered by ancient sites and long‑standing parish churches that reflect a deep local past alongside modern commuter links to nearby towns. The local economy remains a mix of agriculture, marine activities and tourism, and the ward is noted for its close‑knit communities and village events rather than heavy industry or urban development.
Postcode districts covering North Kincardine
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 7.3 miles
- Inverurie 16.9 miles
- Westhill 7.8 miles
- Stonehaven 6.2 miles
- Ellon 21.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chapelton Place 1.8 miles
- Newtonhill Place 2.2 miles
- Portlethen Place 2.3 miles
- Milltimber Place 3.7 miles
- Marywell Place 3.7 miles
- Peterculter Place 4.1 miles
- Lower Deeside Ward 4.5 miles
- Cove Bay Place 5 miles
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove Ward 5.2 miles
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee Ward 5.4 miles
- Countesswells Place 5.4 miles
- Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Ward 5.5 miles
Example postcodes in North Kincardine
AB39 3NF, AB12 3TL, AB12 4WS, AB12 4SB, AB12 5GY, AB39 3NG, AB12 4TA, AB39 8AU, AB12 3RR … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 10 miles
- Inverness Airport 76.9 miles
- Portlethen Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Stonehaven Railway Station 6.3 miles
Hotels in North Kincardine Ad
Schools in North Kincardine
- Banchory-Devenick School Primary
- Fishermoss School Primary
- Hillside School Primary
- Lairhillock School Primary
- Newtonhill School Primary
- Portlethen Academy Secondary
- Portlethen Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ardoe House Estate 3.4 miles
- Urie House Estate 5.3 miles
- Rickarton House Estate 6.5 miles
- Union Square Shopping centre 7 miles
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum Museum 7.2 miles
- Aberdeen Beach Beach 8 miles
- Pittodrie Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles
- King's College College 8.2 miles
- University of Aberdeen College 8.2 miles
- University of Aberdeen University 8.3 miles
- Tertowie Estate 9.4 miles
- Dunecht House Estate 10.1 miles