Inverurie is an ancient town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated 16 miles north-west of Aberdeen where the River Urie meets the River Don. Inverurie’s earliest known charter dates from 1558. Inverurie is well-known for two historic battles; Battle of Inverurie in 1307, where Robert I defeated John Comym the Earl of Buchan and the Battle of Harlaw in 1411. The earliest inhabitants date from the late Neolithic period, with an abundance of standing stones and stone circles across the area. Inverurie is a granite town with a mix of traditional and trendy shops, community hall, museum and library. There are many structures of architectural interest including the grey-stone Town Hall with Grecian details built in 1863 and the gothic St. Andrews Parish Church built in1840. To the east sits The Bass, a medieval motte and bailey built c 1100 and Kinkell Hall with traces of the Caskieben Castle, the ruins of the 16th century Kinkell Church lie to the south. Inverurie is a central location for touring Aberdeenshire and is a popular holiday resort, there are guided walks along the footpaths, and river walks around the Rivers Don and Urie; also popular for angling. There is a swimming pool, indoor bowling, clay-pigeon shooting and an 18-hole golf course.
Attraction
Care Home
Classes
Dance - North Aberdeenshire Dance Academy
Yoga - Ruth Matthew
Dentist
Dental Practice
Dental Surgery
Doctor
Inverurie Health Centre
The Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Aberdein Considine
Stewart & Watson
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Market
Inverurie Farmers Market
Thainstone Car Boot
Thainstone Sunday Market
Performing Arts
North Aberdeenshire Academy
Rhona Mitchell School of Drama
Pub and Bar
Cottage InnDrum Inn
Laird's Throat
Restaurant
Bugles
Butchers Arms
Cafe Kintore
Fennel Restaurant
Laird's Throat
Nazma
Thai Temples
Thainstone House Hotel
Townhouse Restaurant
School
Market Place Primary School
North Aberdeenshire Academy
Port Elphinstone School
Rhona Mitchell School of Drama
Strathburn Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Alpha TaxisGarioch Taxis
Inverurie Taxis
Kenny's Taxis
Kintore Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Inverurie CC (Cricket)
Shops
Witchcrafts Glassware
Floral Vision
Boots
The Millers Farm Shop
Kirkdale Nursery
Kintore Pharmacy
Hughes Macdonald & Davidson
William Bruce
Trendy Treads
Croft Organics
Specsavers
Mitchells Delicatessen
Fountain (The)
Fireworx Scotland
Andersons of Inverurie
Strachans Toymaster
Activities
Deeside Thistle CC(Cycling)
Lochter Activity Centre(Shooting)
Places to Stay near Inverurie
Kintore Arms Hotel (0.46 miles)
Situated in the historic town of Inverurie, The Kintore Arms Hotel dates back to 1855 and is still an integral part of the community.
The KA as it is affectionately known, boasts a number of public ... More
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Thainstone House Hotel (2.12 miles)
Sitting resplendent in 44 acres of private garden and lush meadowland, Thainstone House Hotel has been lovingly designed to provide superb levels of hospitality. In the very heart of rural Aberdeenshire, you find yourself in ... More | visit website
Kintore Arms Inn (3.57 miles)
Meldrum Arms (4.03 miles)
The Meldrum Arms hotel offers en suite accommodation in either double, twin, or ... More | visit website
Bennachie Lodge Hotel (4.24 miles)
Bennachie Lodge Hotel was originally a Manse built to accompany Kemnay Church in the late 1700's before it was converted into a hotel in 1971. Since acquiring the hotel in ... More
Burnett Arms Hotel (4.43 miles)
A family run style hotel, only 20 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and 15 minutes from the airport.Excelent location for both business and tourist guests with various castles, country persuits ... More
Meldrum House Hotel, Golf & Country Estate (4.95 miles)
We are one of Scotland's finest Country House Hotels set in 350 acres of mature woodland and rolling parkland. We have a relaxed home from home atmosphere.Our 18 hole Golf ... More
Pittodrie House Hotel (5.00 miles)
A 17th Century family house built on 15th century foundations, Pittodrie House is one of the most historic hotels in Scotland, set in a 2400 acre country estate. Pittodrie Estate is ... More
Newmachar Hotel (6.89 miles)
The Globe Inn (8.15 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
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