Collieston

Situated on Scotland’s North Sea Coast, around 18 miles from Aberdeen, Collieston is a charming coastal village which enjoys justified popularity as a small, neighbourly village with stunning sea views and a picturesque harbour.

Nestled between Newburgh and Cruden Bay, this idyllic village is home to around 200 residents and is a popular commuter base for those who work in Aberdeen, but prefer to live somewhere a bit quieter. Collieston is well connected to the city of Aberdeen, with a regular bus service running throughout the day. The village also has its own primary school, Slains School, and the closest secondary school, Ellon Academy, is only 7 miles away.

Things to do in Collieston

Collieston and its surrounding areas are a hugely popular destination for coastal walking with multiple routes and beach paths located nearby. The village is close to several golf clubs, including Cruden Bay Golf Club, Newburgh on Ythan Golf Course, and McDonald Golf Club in the nearby town of Ellon.

Just south of the village, and within walking distance, is the vast expanse of Forvie National Nature Reserve, one of the UK’s largest sand dune systems, which stretches for three miles along the shore, all the way to the River Ythan at Newburgh.

A hub of history and culture, the village was originally established in the 1500s and flourished as a busy fishing village for centuries, thanks to its excellent natural harbour. Collieston is also home to the remains of Old Slains Castle which is located around a mile north of the village. The original castle was blown up in 1594 and its replacement, Slains Castle, was then built in 1597, further up the coast.

Schools in Collieston

Slains School serves this coastal village and the surrounding Slains area. Around 30 pupils are enrolled. Slains school feeds into Ellon Academy, which is one of the larger high schools in the area, with over 1,000 pupils enrolled. The academy is around 8 miles from Collieston and the council provide a free bus service for students who live in the village.

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