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Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire

Laurencekirk is a small town in Kincardineshire, lying in the valley between the Hill of Garvock and the Cairn O' Mount. Laurencekirk is in the Howe o' the Mearns, and though a modest place is the largest place in the Howe. Its famous landmark is the Johnston Tower, which can be seen on the peak of the Garvock. The town is within the council area of Aberdeenshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Kincardineshire
Lat, Long: 56.833364,-2.465439
Grid Reference: NO 7169 7141
Civil Parish: Laurencekirk CP
Council Area: Aberdeenshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 25690
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Laurencekirk,_Kincardineshire_25690

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