St. Combs
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.658, -1.911 |
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| OS grid ref: | NK 05 63 |
| Dialling code: | 01346 (Fraserburgh) |
St. Combs is a small coastal village in Aberdeenshire on the windswept Buchan coast of north‑east Scotland, looking out over the North Sea. The settlement is compact, with a cluster of traditional houses beside low sand dunes and long beaches, and it’s a quiet spot popular with walkers and birdwatchers and anyone wanting unspoilt coastal scenery a short drive from Fraserburgh.
Historically a fishing and farming community, the village has kept a strong local identity while adapting to modern life: small‑scale fishing and agriculture remain, many residents commute to nearby towns, and holiday lets and visitors help the local economy. Community activities tend to centre on the church and village hall, giving St. Combs a friendly, close‑knit feel shaped by its maritime setting and seasonal visitors.
Postcode districts covering St. Combs
Most populated places nearby
- Peterhead 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Fraserburgh 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Ellon 21 miles33.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Inverallochy and Cairnbulg Place 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Fraserburgh and District Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Crimond Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Fraserburgh Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Peterhead North and Rattray Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Sandhaven Place 6.2 miles10 km
- St. Fergus Place 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Rosehearty Place 8 miles12.9 km
- Strichen Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Longside Place 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Mintlaw Place 9.9 miles16 km
Example postcodes in St. Combs
AB43 8ZX, AB43 8YU, AB43 8ZZ, AB43 8YR, AB43 8ZY, AB43 8ZS, AB43 8ZT, AB43 8ZW, AB43 8ZU … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 33.3 miles53.5 km
- Inverness Airport 79.5 miles127.9 km
Hotels near St. Combs Ad
- Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Findlay's 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Davron Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
- Heath Hill Hotel 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Saltoun Inn 4.3 miles6.9 km
- White Horse Hotel 8.3 miles13.3 km
- The Waterside 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in St. Combs
- St Combs School Primary
Local points of interest
- Philorth House Estate 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Boyndlie House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Pitfour House Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Balmoor Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Port Henry Harbour Harbour 11.6 miles18.7 km
- North Harbour Harbour 11.7 miles18.9 km
- South Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Brucklay Castle Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Kinmundy House Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Auquharney House Estate 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Auchry House Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km