Cornhill, Aberdeenshire
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| Cornhill | |
  Cornhill shown within Scotland |
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| OS grid reference | |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| Constituent country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ABERDEEN |
| Postcode district | AB45 |
| Dialling code | 01466 |
| Police | Grampian |
| Fire | Grampian |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| European Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Banff and Buchan |
| Scottish Parliament | Banff and Buchan |
| Website: aberdeenshire.gov.uk | |
| List of places: UK • Scotland | |
Cornhill (Scottish Gaelic: Cnoc an Arbhair) is a small village close to Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
There is the local garage Ewans of Cornhill [1], Post Office and the local pub the Gordon Arms.
There is a nearby castle, Castle of Park [2], also known as Park House, which was built in the 16th century.
There is a local Church of Scotland which is a joint church between Ordiquhill and Cornhill [3]
Cornhill has its own highland games in summer, including the Knock Hill race, a 8.5 mile race up the nearby Knock Hill and back.
There is a small school Ordiquill Primary [4], just over a mile south-west along the A95.
[edit] Famous locals
- J. Henry - created the Kerrs Pink variety of potato in 1907.
[edit] References
- AA Touring Guide to Scotland (1978)
[edit] External links
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