Abbey Street is a street located in the village of Old Deer. It uses the postcode AB42 5LN. The street has a length of approximately 382 metres.
The street is located within the Aberdeenshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of Aberdeenshire, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 423.36 miles North from central London., 26.09 miles North from Aberdeen, 81.29 miles East from Inverness and 81.39 miles North East from Dundee.
ABBEY STREET is within the Post Town of PETERHEAD
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Peterhead Address: 16-24 Chapel Street, Peterhead, AB42 1TL Telephone: 0871 559 1885 Visit Hotel Page |
9.75 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Aberdeen North Bridge Of Don Address: Ellon Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
21.93 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Aberdeen Airport Address: Burnside Dr, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0HW Telephone: 0871 984 6309 Visit Hotel Page |
22.56 |
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4: Name:Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport Address: 2 International Gate, Dyce Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
23.05 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Exhibition Centre Address: Parkway East, Bridge Of Don Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
23.10 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Stewart & Watson | 4 North Street, Mintlaw,AB42 5HH | Visit Website |
| Stewart & Watson | 38 Broad Street, Fraserburgh,AB43 9AH | Visit Website |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 57.519883 |
| Longitude | -2.039887 |
| OS Easting (X): | 397611 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 847721 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NJ976477 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey View | junction |
| Russell Street | junction |
| Abbey Lane | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:47 |
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| Sunset | 15:34 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Aberdeen Airport 30 December 2024 at 17:00 (22.51 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.4°C (89.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00091036 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life |
| LSOA Code: | S01007064 |
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| LSOA Name: | Auchnagatt - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001332 |
| MSOA Name: | Auchnagatt |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Peterhead |
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| Longside Road, Peterhead, AB42 2FY |
| 01779 484000 |
| Distance: 8.27 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Peterhead |
| Morrisons Peterhead |
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| Queen Street, Peterhead AB42 1HG |
| 01779 490987 |
| Distance: 9.31 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Peterhead |
| Iceland Peterhead |
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| 25/31 Marischal Street, Peterhead, Grampian, AB42 1BS |
| 01779473456 |
| Distance: 9.74 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Peterhead |
| Tesco Ellon Superstore |
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| Castle Rd, Ellon, AB41 9RY |
| 0345 026 9495 |
| Distance: 10.51 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ellon Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01771 - Maud |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 6.1 | 5.9 | 11.3 | N | 22 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Aberdeenshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire &AB16 5GB |
| Telephone Number: 0845 608 1207 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Banff and Buchan |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Central Buchan Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Aberdeenshire |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Pitfour School
Address: Pitfour School, Newlands Road, Mintlaw, PETERHEAD, AB42 5GP
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01771 622855
Mintlaw Primary School
Address: Mintlaw Primary School, Longside Road, Mintlaw, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 5EJ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01771 676620
Stuartfield School
Address: Stuartfield School, Stuartfield, Peterhead, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 5HP
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01771 676635
Maud Primary School
Address: Maud Primary School, School Road, Maud, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 4LA
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: 01771 676605
Scotland Secondary Schools
Mintlaw Academy
Address: Mintlaw Academy, Station Road, Mintlaw, PETERHEAD ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 5FN
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01771 676670
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Fraserburgh Hospital | Lochpots Road, Fraserburgh | AB43 9NF | 18.68 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE | 9 Station Road, Mintlaw | AB425EE | 2.06 Km | View Directions |
| SCHOOLHILL DENTAL PRACTICE | Schoolhill, Ellon | AB419JP | 17.14 Km | View Directions |
| YTHAN BRIDGE DENTAL CENTRE | 2 Ythan Terrace, Ellon | AB419LJ | 17.56 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ADEN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: NEWLANDS ROAD, MINTLAW, PETERHEAD, AB42 5GP
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01771 624070
CRIMOND MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: CRIMOND MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY HUB, LOGIE AVENUE WEST, CRIMOND, FRASERBURGH, AB43 8QJ
Distance: 7.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01346 532215
CRUDEN MEDICAL GROUP
Address: MAIN STREET, HATTON, PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 0QQ
Distance: 7.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01779 841208
PETERHEAD HEALTH CENTRE
Address: LINKS TERRACE, PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 2XA
Distance: 9.19 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 130710
THE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: PO BOX 18698, PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 9AR
Distance: 9.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 556522
ELLON GROUP PRACTICE
Address: ELLON HEALTH CENTRE, SCHOOLHILL, ELLON, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB41 9AH
Distance: 10.66 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371150
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| L Rowlands & Co (Retail) Ltd | The Square, Mintlaw, Peterhead, , Aberdeen, | AB42 5EH | 01771 623627 | View Directions | |
| Steven F Webster Ltd | 45 High Street, Strichen, Aberdeenshire, | AB43 6SQ | 01771 637204 | View Directions | |
| L Rowlands & Co (Retail) Ltd | 32 Market Street, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, | AB41 9JD | 01358 720301 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
VISION EXPRESS (ABERDEEN)
Address: UNIT 32, BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 25.73 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ABERDEEN - BON ACCORD CENTRE)
Address: BON ACCORD CENTRE, GEORGE STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1HZ
Distance: 25.73 miles
Contact: :
ABERDEEN DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 56-58 UNION STREET, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1BB
Distance: 25.84 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMAX LASER EYE CLINIC
Address: 2 GOLDEN SQUARE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 1RD
Distance: 25.95 miles
Contact: :
COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LTD - MANDELA WAY
Address: COSTCO, ENDEAVOUR DRIVE, ARNHALL BUSINESS PARK, WESTHILL, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB32 6UF
Distance: 27.17 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (BRIDGE OF DEE)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, GARTHDEE ROAD, BRIDGE OF DEE, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB10 7QA
Distance: 27.49 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Inverurie Station is 20.37 miles away.
Address: Inverurie station, Station Road, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 4TN
Inverurie is situated on the Aberdeen to Inverness line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Inverurie Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Dyce Station is 22.44 miles away.
Address: Dyce station, Station Road, Dyce, Aberdeenshire, AB21 7EQ
Dyce is situated on the Aberdeen to Inverness line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Dyce Station is an unstaffed station.