skip to main content
The Association of British Counties

Gazetteer of
British Place Names

The definitive reference source to the United Kingdom. Explore over 300,000 places.

 Menu  Menu

King's Deer Park, Kincardineshire

King's Deer Park is a former Royal deer park associated with Kincardine Castle, Kincardineshire. The park was created by William the Lion (1165-1214) and extended by Alexander III in 1266. The dike around the park is considered the best-preserved Deer Dyke in Scotland. The park is within the council area of Aberdeenshire.
Historic Environment Scotland CANMORE ID 36062.

Place Type: Historic Estate
Historic County: Kincardineshire
Lat, Long: 56.890667,-2.5840052
Grid Reference: NO 6451 7785
Civil Parish: Fordoun CP
Council Area: Aberdeenshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 302739
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/King's_Deer_Park,_Kincardineshire_302739

 Peruse Kincardineshire on Wikishire