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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB51 postcode district.

County or areaAberdeenshire
Postcode districtAB51
Telephone code01330
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 57 min4:13 am – 10:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 40 min8:47 am – 3:28 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,303 residentsin the Dunecht, Durris and Drumoak census areaMedian age 45.82,135 households76% of homes owner-occupied40% owned outright6% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate66% of adults are economically active, 2,717 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: health and social work 13%, mining and quarrying 13%, professional and scientific services 10%Getting to work: 35% work from home, 59% go by car, 1% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle27% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages48% of adults hold a degree or higher9% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 97%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows -0°C880 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October71 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 6°CJFebruary: -0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 2 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 9 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: -0 to 6°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksPool of Clunylake · 2.1 miSunhoney Stone Circlehistoric site · 2.8 miGallow Hillhill · 1.1 miWaterton Lochlake · 3.2 miLumphanan Hillhill · 1.9 miPitfichie Castlecastle · 4.5 miCairndaie Woodwoodland · under a mileWhitehill Stone Circlehistoric site · 4.5 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesBirley Bush Community Gardenpark · 3.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.6 · PM2.5 4.0 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband25% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband71% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)5.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,138 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation105 m344 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 95 to 159 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalInverurie Hospital7.8 miGP surgeryKemnay Medical Group4.0 miPharmacyKemnay Pharmacy LTD4.0 miDentistKintore Dental Practice6.1 miPolice stationInverurie Police Station7.9 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Kemnay4.0 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryCluny School1.3 miSecondaryKemnay Academy4.4 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ11 miRailway stationKintore6.7 miBus stationUnion Square Bus StationAberdeen15 miFerryAberdeen Ferry Terminal15 miBus stops2 within a mileEV chargingRoam Charging StationInverurie6.1 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB51 postcode district.


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75 Restaurants in Mains of Linton in 21 categories

 

 

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80 Shops in Mains of Linton in 25 categories

 

 

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25 Takeaways in Mains of Linton in 6 categories

 

 

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28 Health and beauty in Mains of Linton in 14 categories

 

 

87 Home improvement in Mains of Linton in 20 categories

 

 

47 Attractions in Mains of Linton in 18 categories

 

 

47 Property services in Mains of Linton in 6 categories

 

 

80 Education in Mains of Linton in 22 categories

 

 

5 Business services in Mains of Linton in 5 categories

 

 

2 Leisure in Mains of Linton in 2 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Mains of Linton

  • Archibald Simpson - Aberdeen

    Night Club

    5 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic Value for Money Dining. family friendly with Healthy Children's Menu Famous for Cask Conditioned Ales from around ...

  • Eat on the Green - Ellon

    Bar

    The Square, Ellon, AB41 7RS

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat steak and my wife had incredible salmon. Friendly staff also.

  • Waterfront Cafe Bar - Stonehaven

    Bar

    62 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA

    18.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWent there for the first time today for a late lunch, It was recommended by a friend, it was really ...

  • Ploughman - Kirkton of Maryculter, Peterculter

    Bar

    40 North Deeside Road, Kirkton of Maryculter, Peterculter, AB14 0QN

    10.3 miles away

    4 star reviewTraditional Pub Grub Great Value for Money

  • Stead Inn - POTTERTON

    Bar

    28 Oldmeldrum Road Kirk Brae, POTTERTON, AB23 8UB

    15.1 miles away

    4 star reviewVery nice meal large portions good selection wife and I very pleased very cheap ( I was paying)recommend good value ...

 

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  • Best One - Stonehaven

    Convenience Store

    17 King's Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2HD

    17.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI'm happy with best one, every time I go to get a few things from there shop there ...

  • Renaissance - City Centre, Aberdeen

    Antique Furniture Store

    103 Willowbank Road, City Centre, Aberdeen, AB11 6XJ

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHello Allan hope you are well not sure if you will get this? Still love all off my beautiful clocks ...

  • Peerie Pantry - Kintore

    Ice Cream Shop

    12 Northern Road, Kintore, AB51 0YL

    6.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery very friendly cafe , excellent coffe, wonderful home cooked food and tasty home bakes. Lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere , ...

  • Nickel & Dime - Aberdeen

    Countertop Store

    8-10 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5NX

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good with helpful staff. I am visually impaired and the staff asked what I was looking for and they ...

  • Harmonie Ventures (Home For African Foods) - Aberdeen

    African Goods Store

    555 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 3XX

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is one of the best African shops in Aberdeen. Good stuffs are here at affordable prices. Customers are kings ...

 

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  • Mikado Express - Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    407 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1ER

    14.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish and chips,and scampi fine too.

  • Frank's Fryer - Alford

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Main Street, Alford, AB33 8AD

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewalways good food could have more choices cant fault them

  • Bay Fish and Chips - Stonehaven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Beach Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2RD

    18 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic

  • Fish N Hook - Rosemount, Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    89-93 Rosemount Place, Rosemount, Aberdeen, AB25 2YE

    14.1 miles away

    4 star reviewyum yum

  • Torry Fish Bar - Torry, Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    90 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9DT

    15.2 miles away

    4 star reviewIve Grown up with the Torry Chipper, they do a lovely deep fried haddock and the staff are always friendly.

 

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Top health and beauty in Mains of Linton

  • Barmekin Groundcare - Westhill

    Surgeon

    Little Shooting Greens, Westhill, AB32 7AD

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewShona and her team are first rate. We had to get a patio laid and they did it with no ...

  • Steve's - Aboyne

    Beauty

    Learney Court The Square, Aboyne, AB34 5HX

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewAt last a proper mens hairstyist/barber in the area as opposed to a bolt on to a ladies hairdressers. He ...

  • Yarmin Hairdressers - Banchory

    Beauty

    22D Bridge Street, Banchory, AB31 5SX

    9 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you Cheryl for doing such a good job of my hair on the 12th of November. You took great ...

  • Istana Hairdressing - Stonehaven

    Hair Care

    15 King's Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2HD

    17.9 miles away

    5 star review was really impressed with Nicola, it was clear that she was a highly skilled, experienced and passionate stylist. She ...

  • Bill Jamieson - Dyce, Aberdeen

    Hair Care

    119A Victoria Street, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7BJ

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen going to Bill for + 15 years or more excellent hairdresser with good sense of humour too

 

Top home improvement in Mains of Linton

  • Robertson & Rintoul - Aberdeen

    Plumber

    108 Birkhall Parade, Aberdeen, AB16 5QS

    12.5 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent professional prompt service

  • Duncan Anderson - Aberdeen

    Plasterer

    11 Netherhills Avenue, Aberdeen, AB21 9DE

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewVery reliable, super job done in bathroom with no snags.

  • Les Wilson - Cove Bay, Aberdeen

    Plumber

    40 Creel Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3BP

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat service !!!

  • Scott W McDonald - Aberdeen

    Double Glazing Installer

    49 Boyd Orr Avenue, Aberdeen, AB12 5RG

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewtop class trades man. great job done quickly and very tidy.

  • Michael Findlay - Aberdeen

    Tiling Contractor

    42 Deemount Gardens, Aberdeen, AB11 7UE

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewMike is an excellent tiler who has done work for me. He tiled a wall and a floor. I would ...

 

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Top education in Mains of Linton

  • Road Smith - Aberdeen

    Driving School

    39 Menzies Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9AU

    15.1 miles away

    5 star reviewI am a very nervous Pupil, but ''Road-Smith'' gave me excellent tuition and within a few lessons i felt more ...

  • ipass driver training - Aberdeen

    Driving School

    162 Cairngorm Drive, Aberdeen, AB12 5PL

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewIpass Car and Trailer training got me through my test on my first attempt. Paddy is an excellent instructor

 

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