Castles · Scottish Highlands
Cornhill, Aberdeenshire
Cornhill (Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc an Arbhair) is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies 5 miles (8.0 km) to the south of Portsoy. The village was originally a burgh of a feudal
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cornhill (Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc an Arbhair) is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies 5 miles (8.0 km) to the south of Portsoy. The village was originally a burgh of a feudal barony and is now a farming community. There is the local garage Ewens of Cornhill, Post Office and the local pub Peggy Duff's (formerly the Gordon Arms). There is a nearby castle, Castle of Park, also known as Park House, which was built around 1536. There is a local Church of Scotland which is a joint church between Ordiquhill and Cornhill. Ordiquhill's own church, in Overtoun, was built around 1805. As of 1990, it was "awaiting beneficial re-use". Cornhill has its own highland games in summer, including the Knock Hill race, an 8.5 miles (13.7 km) race up the nearby Knock Hill and back. There is a small school Ordiquhill Primary, slightly over 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest along the A95 road. The United Free Church was built in 1904, and the Hay Memorial Hall in 1893. Culvie House, a large three-bay house, dates to around 1730.
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Cornhill (Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc an Arbhair) is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It lies 5 miles (8.0 km) to the south of Portsoy. The village was originally a burgh of a feudal barony and is now a farming community. There is the local garage Ewens of Cornhill, Post Office and the local pub Peggy Duff's (formerly the Gordon Arms). There is a nearby castle, Castle of Park, also known as Park House, which was built around 1536. There is a local Church of Scotland which is a joint church between Ordiquhill and Cornhill. Ordiquhill's own church, in Overtoun, was built around 1805. As of 1990, it was "awaiting beneficial re-use". Cornhill has its own highland games in summer, including the Knock Hill race, an 8.5 miles (13.7 km) race up the nearby Knock Hill and back. There is a small school Ordiquhill Primary, slightly over 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest along the A95 road. The United Free Church was built in 1904, and the Hay Memorial Hall in 1893. Culvie House, a large three-bay house, dates to around 1730.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6120, -2.6981
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB45 2BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Official site
- www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Cornhill, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cornhill, Aberdeenshire?
- Cornhill, Aberdeenshire is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB45 2BA).
- Does Cornhill, Aberdeenshire charge admission?
- Cornhill, Aberdeenshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cornhill, Aberdeenshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB45 2BA. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.