About Abbey Crescent
Abbey Crescent is a street located in Kinloss. It uses the postcode IV36 3FJ. The street has a length of approximately 250 metres.
The street is located within the West Moray &North East Moray 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 Moray, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 445.85 miles North from central London., 27.3 miles East from Inverness, 63.91 miles North West from Aberdeen and 84.06 miles North from Dundee.
ABBEY CRESCENT is within the Post Town of FORRES
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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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Map of Abbey Crescent
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Crescent
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Elgin Address: 15 Linkwood Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
9.60 |
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2: Name:Holiday Inn Express Inverness Address: Stoneyfield Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
25.84 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Inverness Address: Stonyfield, A96, Inverness, IV2 7PA Telephone: 0871 984 6148 Visit Hotel Page |
25.92 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Inverness East Address: Beechwood Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
26.22 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Inverness Centre Millburn Rd Address: Millburn Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
26.61 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Grampian Property Centre | 73 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AE | Visit Website |
| Cockburns | 100c High Street, Forres,IV36 1NX | Visit Website |
| Cluny Estates Agents & Property Management | 91 High Street, Forres, IV36 1AA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Crescent | |
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| Latitude | 57.633640 |
| Longitude | -3.545755 |
| OS Easting (X): | 307714 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 861434 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NJ077614 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Crescent
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Easter Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:26 |
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| Sunset | 18:38 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Kinloss 5 October 2024 at 18:00 (1.22 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 14.1°C (73.3%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00121357 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities |
| LSOA Code: | S01011150 |
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| LSOA Name: | Findhorn &Kinloss and Pluscarden Valley - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002093 |
| MSOA Name: | Findhorn &Kinloss and Pluscarden Valley |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Forres Nairn Rd Superstore |
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| Nairn Rd, Forres, IV36 2EY |
| 0345 677 9289 |
| Distance: 3.43 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Forres Nairn Rd Superstore |
| Tesco Elgin Extra |
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| Blackfriars Rd, Elgin, IV30 1TY |
| 0345 677 9792 |
| Distance: 8.38 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Elgin Extra |
| Asda Elgin |
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| Edgar Road, Elgin, IV30 6YQ |
| 01343 564000 |
| Distance: 8.72 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Elgin |
| Sainsburys Nairn |
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| Balmakeith Business Park, Forres Road, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5QF |
| 01667 440050 |
| Distance: 11.88 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Nairn |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01309 - Forres |
| Area Code: 01343 - Elgin |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Less than 2 Mbps | 5.1 | 5.7 | 8.1 | N | 49 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of West Moray &North East Moray |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Office, High Street, Elgin, Moray &IV30 1BX |
| Telephone Number: 01343 543 451 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Moray |
| 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: Forres Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Moray |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Kinloss Primary School
Address: Kinloss Primary School, Burghead Road, Kinloss, MORAY, IV36 3SX
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: 01309 690376
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Leanchoil Hospital | 91 St Leonard's Road, Forres | IV36 2RF | 4.28 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ORCHARD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICE | The Mews, Orchard Road, Forres | IV361PJ | 4.87 Km | View Directions |
| FORRES DENTAL CARE | 10 Falconer Avenue, Forres | IV362PA | 6.23 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
VARIS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: FORRES HEALTH & CARE CENTRE -VARIS, GRANTOWN ROAD, FORRES, MORAYSHIRE, IV36 1JG
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371120
CULBIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GRANTOWN ROAD, FORRES, MORAYSHIRE, IV36 1JG
Distance: 3.52 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371120
MARYHILL GROUP PRACTICE
Address: ELGIN HEALTH CENTRE, HIGH STREET, ELGIN, IV30 1AT
Distance: 8.20 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 370610
LINKWOOD MEDICAL
Address: THE GLASSGREEN CENTRE, 2 THORNHILL DRIVE, ELGIN, MORAYSHIRE, IV30 6GQ
Distance: 9.34 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 376350
MORAY COAST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MORAY COAST HEALTH CENTRE, MUIRTON ROAD, LOSSIEMOUTH, MORAYSHIRE, IV31 6TU
Distance: 10.52 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 371190
NAIRN HEALTHCARE GROUP
Address: NAIRN TOWN AND COUNTY HOSPITAL, CAWDOR ROAD, NAIRN, HIGHLAND, IV12 5EE
Distance: 12.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01667 452096
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Boots UK Ltd | 88/94 High Street, Forres, Moray, | IV36 1NX | 01309 673370 | View Directions | |
| Clear Pharmacy (GB) | 99 High Street, Forres, Moray, | IV36 1AA | 01309 672614 | View Directions | |
| L Rowland & Co (Retail) Ltd | 83 High Street, Forres, Moray, | IV36 1AA | 01309 672784 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Forres Station is 3.29 miles away.
Address: Forres station, Station Road, off A96, Forres, Highland, IV36 3AD
Forres is situated on the Aberdeen to Inverness line and is managed by ScotRail.
Forres Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Elgin Station is 8.70 miles away.
Address: Elgin station, Station Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1QP
Elgin is situated on the Aberdeen to Inverness line and is managed by ScotRail.
Elgin Station is staffed on a part time basis.