Auchterless

Auchterless is a village in , Scotland; grid reference NJ 713 416, postcode AB53 8BG. The nearest large settlement is . It is traditionally known as "Kirkton of Auchterless".
  • Type: Village
  • Description: village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: Kirkton of Auchterless” and “Kirktown of Auchterless

Places of Interest

Highlights include Stone circle 150m NE of Corrydown and Stone circle 1320m SW of North Pitglassie.

Archaeological site
is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 miles north of Auchterless.

Archaeological site
is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 miles northwest of Auchterless.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rothienorman and Tifty.

Village
is a village in in north east . In 2025 it was classified as a town by the Understanding Scottish Places project, based on population growth. The local economy has traditionally been based on farming. is situated 3½ miles south of Auchterless.

Hamlet
is near , , Scotland. is situated 4 miles east of Auchterless.

Village
is a village in the area of , Scotland. is situated 4 miles southeast of Auchterless.

Auchterless

Latitude
57.46382° or 57° 27′ 50″ north
Longitude
-2.4796° or 2° 28′ 47″ west
Elevation
505 feet (154 metres)
Open location code
9C9VFG7C+G5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5960937908
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
2645204
Wiki­data ID
Q2870664
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In Other Languages

From Basque to Irish—“Auchterless” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Auchterless Parish Church and Stone circle 575m NNW of Mains of Hatton.

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