Boddam and District Community Association Webpages
Tourist Publications
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You may download the Boddam and District Tourist Publication by clicking on the link below. This is an Adobe pdf file which is around 3Mb in size. The information contained in the Boddam and District Publication is also given below. You may download an Adobe Acrobat Reader from : http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html |
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Boddam, Aberdeenshire
The village of Boddam, which has a population of over 1500, lies on the extreme outer shoulder of North - East Scotland.
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Buchan
Ness Lighthouse, Boddam’s well-loved landmark, stands 130 feet high. It was built in 1827 by
Robert Stevenson. The lighthouse stands on the most easterly point in Scotland. |
| Sandford
Bay (1)
can be
reached by taking the public footpath from the north end of Harbour Street near
Thistle Seafoods. Sandford Beach is an ideal secluded spot for picnics. |
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Peterhead
Power Station (2)
was built in the 1970’s. Anglers
often fish for sea bass at Sandford Bay as the
fish are attracted by the warm water from the station. |
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Boddam
Harbour (3)
was constructed in 1831. After several additions it became a registered port in
1845. It is still used by local fishermen. Large numbers of seals may be
observed on the rocks outside the harbour. Also, seabirds attract interest along
the coastline. |
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At
the south end of Harbour Street, overlooking the sea, stand granite seats known
locally as “the
seaties” (4).
On the wall of the house shown there is a barometer
which was gifted by the fourth Earl of Aberdeen. |
The Seaview
Hotel enjoys spectacular views of the harbour area, the North Sea and the nearby
town of Peterhead.
The
Buchanness Hotel takes its name from the Buchan Ness Lighthouse.
The Rocksley
Inn, with restaurant, is situated at Stirling Village by the A90.
After 52
years,
RAF Buchan (5) closed in
March, 2005. RAF personnel, however, still remain at Remote Radar Head Buchan.
The RAF station occupied the site of
the former Boddam railway terminus station which closed in 1945. Part of the
site has been taken over by Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’
Association. The larger part of the site has recently been bought by a
developer, who is ex-RAF. Plans are being made to develop and integrate it into
the village of Boddam and has been named Buchan Braes.
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2002, a Gateway
(6), of
local granite, was erected at the south entrance road to Boddam. A plaque marks
Her Majesty the Queen’s Golden Jubilee. The Jubilee Gateway was officially
opened by Lord Lieutenant Angus Farquharson. RAF Buchan provided a Guard of
Honour at the ceremony. |
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The picture
opposite shows Stirling
Village (7) on the main
Aberdeen to Peterhead road, the A90. The village housed employees of the former
local granite industry. |
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the south of the village stands Earl’s
Lodge
(formerly Buchanness
Lodge)(8).
This former marine villa, erected in 1840 by Lord Aberdeen, possesses a
commanding view over the sea. |
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The 16th century ruin of Boddam Castle (8) stands on a promontory between two deep gullies. This castle was the seat of Keith, Knight of Ludquharn, whose Coat of Arms is shown opposite. |
| Nearby, Jeannie
Grieves (12) is a popular
picturesque area with numerous rocks and pools. |
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A view of the
menacing cliffs at Dundonnie
(9). This is the beginning
of the coastal path which leads southwards to Longhaven and Bullers o’ Buchan. |
| A picturesque
scene of the Den
Dam (10) and the
surrounding heather-clad hills. This area is an archaeological site unique in
Scotland for its flint mines. The annual model yachting races known as “The
Boaties” are held at the
Den Dam in June. Near the Den Dam there is the popular Braeside Trout Fishery. |
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The
famous Peterhead granite quarries can be seen at Stirlinghill
(11).
Many of the granite blocks quarried were crafted and polished in the
former granite works north of Stirling Village, at Millbank.
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The
First
and Second World War Memorials
are in Manse Terrace near Trinity Parish Church. Both memorials were constructed
from granite blocks crafted locally. |
The
village of Boddam and surrounding district have many facilities and thriving
businesses. These include:
