The Houff, burial ground
The Houff, burial ground is a cemetery in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland, Scotland. The Houff, burial ground is situated nearby to the peak Mortlich, as well as near the forest Damhead Wood.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Peel of Lumphanan and Craiglich.
Peel of Lumphanan
Castle
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Peel of Lumphanan, also known as the Peel Ring or Peel Bog of Lumphanan, is a defensive structure dating back to the 13th century. It is located near Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. Peel of Lumphanan is situated 1½ miles east of The Houff, burial ground.
Craiglich
Peak
Photo: Stanley Howe, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Craiglich is a hill in western Aberdeenshire, with a height of 476 metres. Its ease of access, Marilyn status and scenic views make it popular with hill walkers. Craiglich is situated 2 miles northwest of The Houff, burial ground.
Loch of Aboyne
Photo: Keith Grinsted, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Loch of Aboyne is a shallow, artificial formed, freshwater loch in Grampian, Scotland. It lies 1+1⁄4 miles northeast of Aboyne and 28 miles west-southwest of Aberdeen. Loch of Aboyne is situated 2 miles south of The Houff, burial ground.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Lumphanan and Aboyne.
Lumphanan
Village
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Lumphanan is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland located 25 miles from Aberdeen and 10 miles from Banchory. Lumphanan is situated 2½ miles northeast of The Houff, burial ground.
Aboyne
Town
Photo: Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Aboyne is a village on the edge of the Highlands in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on the River Dee, approximately 30 miles west of Aberdeen. It has a swimming pool at Aboyne Academy, all-weather tennis courts, a bowling green and is home to the oldest 18 hole golf course on Royal Deeside. Aboyne is situated 3 miles southwest of The Houff, burial ground.
Kincardine O’Neil
Village
Photo: Richard Slessor, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Kincardine O'Neil is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated between the towns of Banchory and Aboyne approximately 25 miles west of Aberdeen on the north bank of the River Dee. Kincardine O’Neil is situated 3½ miles southeast of The Houff, burial ground.
The Houff, burial ground
- Type: Cemetery
- Categories: historic site and burial
- Location: Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
57.11545° or 57° 6′ 56″ northLongitude
-2.74412° or 2° 44′ 39″ westOpen location code
9C9V4784+59OpenStreetMap ID
way 1387872526OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yesOpenStreetMap feature
landuse=cemetery
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