Pitlurg in Scotland
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Meikle Loch

Meikle Loch is designated – as part of the Ythan Estuary complex along with the Sands of Forvie – as a Special Protection Area for wildlife conservation purposes. It is an inland loch in Aberdeenshire on the north east coast of Scotland. It is a eutrophic loch with limited aquatic vegetation but is important as the home to overwintering Pink-footed Geese.

Located at 57.3694, -1.95177 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Protected areas of Aberdeenshire, Special Protection Areas in Scotland, Ramsar sites in Scotland

Collieston

Collieston is a small former fishing village on the North Sea coast in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The village lies just north of the Sands of Forvie Special Protection Area, between Cruden Bay and Newburgh.

Located at 57.35, -1.93333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Seaside resorts in Scotland, Villages in Aberdeenshire

Ythan Estuary

The Ythan Estuary is the tidal component of the Ythan River, emptying into the North Sea 19 kilometres north of Aberdeen, Scotland. The estuary’s tidal action extends a 7 kilometres inland and has characteristic widths of between 250 metres and 780 metres . Besides the tidal channel there are interfaces to the upland dunes including mudflats, sand beaches and shingle flats.

Located at 57.3417, -1.95833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Nature reserves in Scotland, Stone age sites, Rivers of Scotland, Special Protection Areas in Scotland, Geography of Aberdeenshire, Ramsar sites in Scotland, Important Bird Areas of Scotland, North Sea

Hatton, Aberdeenshire

Hatton (occasionally Hatton of Cruden) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland that lies on the A90 road, approximately equidistant from both Ellon and Peterhead. It has a biscuit factory that was once called Simmers - it was Hatton's only claim to fame, as it supplied biscuits to such upmarket shops as Marks and Spencers. However, it was purchased by McVities and then acquired by Murdoch Allan and Sons. It also has a shop, a village hall, a primary school and small park.

Located at 57.4256, -1.91556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Villages in Aberdeenshire

Pitlurg railway station

Pitlurg railway station was a railway station in Pitlurg, Aberdeenshire. It closed in 1932. Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Auchmacoy   London & North Eastern Railway   Hatton

Located at 57.3994, -1.9666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Aberdeenshire

Hatton railway station (Aberdeenshire)

Hatton railway station was a railway station in Hatton, Aberdeenshire. It closed in 1932 Former Services Preceding station Disused railways Following station Pitlurg   London and North Eastern Railway   Cruden Bay

Located at 57.4223, -1.9119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Aberdeenshire

Bogbrae

Bogbrae is a hamlet in northeastern Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This location was mentioned in the geographical literature as early as 1869, observed as a locus of filling of a natural moss or bog. There is considerable evidence of vicinity habitation by early man in the area near Bogbrae. Some of these nearby human traces are evident in Catto Long Barrow, a massive stone structure now surrounded by agricultural fields.

Located at 57.4088, -1.9478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hamlets in Scotland

Cotehill Loch

Cotehill Loch is a loch located in Scotland in the Aberdeenshire area, approximately one mile (1.5 km) northwest of the coastal town of Collieston and two miles (3 km) east of the Ythan Estuary. The area the loch covers is 2.7ha. A survey carried out in 2002 by ecologists from the University of Glasgow found that the eutrophication of the water was leading to a "decline in plant species diversity".

Located at 57.3544, -1.95726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Aberdeenshire, Lochs of Aberdeenshire