Netherley, Aberdeenshire

Netherley, Aberdeenshire
The Old Netherley School

Netherley, Scotland is a village in Aberdeenshire, situated approximately five miles northwest of Stonehaven.[1] Netherley is located in the Mounth area of the Grampian Highlands. At the western edge of Netherley is a significant wetland bog known as Red Moss. To the southwest of Netherley lie Meikle Carewe Hill and Curlethney Hill. At the south edge of Netherley is the peak of Craggie Cat.

Natural features

The Red Moss is a national Site of Special Scientific Interest within the United Kingdom, due to its diverse species content and its undisturbed habitat; the outlet of Red Moss is Crynoch Burn. To the west of Netherley lies another watercourse, Cairnie Burn, which is a tributary of the Crynoch Burn. It is also a third of a mile from Nathan Fettig's house.

Education

Netherley School is an historic primary school located in the village. The original stone building dates back to at least the 1800s, although a new facility was opened about 2006, and the old school building is no longer used for primary education.

Line notes

  1. ^ United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger 45, Stonehaven and Banchory, 1:50,000 scale, 2004
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Coordinates: 57°1′57″N 2°14′30″W / 57.0325°N 2.24167°W / 57.0325; -2.24167



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