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 miles11.7 km
- Inverurie 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Westhill 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Stonehaven 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Ellon 21.8 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Chapelton Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Newtonhill Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Portlethen Place 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Milltimber Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Marywell Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Peterculter Place 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Lower Deeside Ward 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Cove Bay Place 5 miles8 km
- Kincorth/Nigg/Cove Ward 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Countesswells Place 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Stonehaven and Lower Deeside Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
Example postcodes in North Kincardine
AB39 8BN, AB12 4TJ, AB12 5XX, AB39 8AR, AB12 5FR, AB12 4PR, AB39 3QY, AB39 3RG, AB12 5GA … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 10 miles16.1 km
- Inverness Airport 76.9 miles123.8 km
- Portlethen Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Stonehaven Railway Station 6.3 miles10.2 km
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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 miles5.5 km
- Urie House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Rickarton House Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Union Square Shopping centre 7 miles11.2 km
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum Museum 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Aberdeen Beach Beach 8 miles12.8 km
- Pittodrie Stadium Stadium 8.1 miles13 km
- King's College College 8.2 miles13.2 km
- University of Aberdeen College 8.2 miles13.2 km
- University of Aberdeen University 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Tertowie Estate 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dunecht House Estate 10.1 miles16.2 km