Newburgh is a small sea-port town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Ythan estuary, on the Aberdeen coast. Newburgh is world famous for its Ythan Sea Trout; the river also is abundant with brown trout and salmon. Man-made tools made from flint, known as flint-knapping sites have been discovered around the raised beach areas in Newburgh giving evidence the town has been built over an ancient settlement dating back to prehistoric times. Newburgh its-self dates back to 1261 with a request from Lord Sinclair to build a chapel. Gallows Hill is the highest point in the town and was once used as an area set up to hang criminals. Nearby Knockhall castle is a 16th century L-plan with a projecting square tower. Newburgh is a traditional fishing town popular with visitors; there are shops, a hotel, a restaurant and an 18-hole golf course next to the beach. Sand dunes are found at the sands of Forvie. There are marshes and reeds full of wild life including, tern colonies. Aberdeen University has a field station on the estuary for student studying ornithology and botany to enhance their research. Forvie also has a Nature Reserve with a large eider duck colony.
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Places to Stay near Newburgh
Udny Arms Hotel (0.11 miles)
Overlooking the beautiful, peaceful Ythan Estuary, 10 miles (16 km) north of Aberdeen, this charming 3-star hotel offers delicious food and a bistro that overlooks the estuary. At the Udny Arms Hotel ... More
Ythan Hotel (0.16 miles)
New Inn Hotel (4.14 miles)
Newmachar Hotel (7.88 miles)
Premier Inn Aberdeen North (Murcar) (8.37 miles)
Kilmarnock Arms (8.94 miles)
The Globe Inn (9.05 miles)
The Globe Inn, is well situated in the Aberdeenshire village of Tarves, a short drive from Aberdeen, Bridge of Don Exhibition Centre or Aberdeen Airport, Dyce.Stay in our new en-suite ... More
Travelodge Aberdeen Airport (10.33 miles)
Travelodge Aberdeen Airport is located 3 miles from Aberdeen Airport, 1.5 miles from Dyce Station, and 7 miles from Aberdeen Train Station. Also within easy reach of the hotel is; Aberdeen FC, 8 miles away; ... More | visit website
Hillhead Halls (10.47 miles)
The University of Aberdeen is one of the largest accommodation providers in the north-east. With a range of self-catered flats and standard rooms there is something to suit all requirements.
Overlooking the River Don, Hillhead campus ... More | visit website
Aberdeen Serviced Apartments - The Lodge (11.47 miles)
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