The development benefits from open panoramic views of the countryside to south and west.
Fordoun has a primary school, farm shop, and a hotel. The larger village of Auchenblae just a couple of miles away also has shops, a hotel, post office and a doctor's surgery. Auchenblae also boasts a busy and popular golf course.
The nearest secondary schools in the area are Mearns Academy in Laurencekirk, (3 miles) and Mackie Academy in Stonehaven (10 miles).
Buses operate locally to Stonehaven and Aberdeen, south to Laurencekirk and Brechin. The nearest train station is at Laurencekirk.
| Distances to: | Laurencekirk
Stonehaven Aberdeen Dundee |
3 miles
10 miles 25 miles 40 miles |
For those who enjoy the outdoors, this area of the Mearns is well suited for cycling and walking. The nearby Drumtochty Glen, with its forest walks and trails is picturesque in any season.