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Kincardine O'Neil
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  Kincardine O'Neil Location withinAberdeenshire | |
| Population | 338 (2010)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NO592997 |
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| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Aboyne |
| Postcode district | AB34 |
| Dialling code | 013398 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
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| 57°05′13″N2°40′26″W / 57.086934°N 2.673993°W /57.086934; -2.673993 | |
Kincardine O'Neil (Scottish Gaelic:Cinn Chàrdainn,Scots:Kinker) is a village inAberdeenshire, Scotland. It is situated between the towns ofBanchory andAboyne approximately 25 miles (40 km) west ofAberdeen on the north bank of theRiver Dee.
The village was formerly known as Eaglais Iarach (Church of St Irchard/Erchard) in Scots Gaelic.[1]
The O'Neil suffix is likely to originate from the ancient Barony of Onele/O'Neill which was gifted toDonnchadh IV, Earl of Fife byRobert the Bruce in 1315.[2]
Since ancient times there was a crossing of theDee River at Kincardine O'Neil.[3] Locations of the Dee crossings along with alignment of ancienttrackways formed a major impetus for location of early castles andsettlements. In the vicinity of Kincardine O'Neil theMiddle Ages trackways to the south had a particular influence on development in and around Kincardine O'Neil and Aboyne Castle.[4]
SaintIrchard, a medieval bishop of the Picts, was born in Kincardine O'Neil.[5]
In the 19th century, theDeeside Railway bypassed the village, impeding the expansion of the settlement, unlike towns nearby. By 1895 the population of Kincardine O'Neil exceeded 200.[6] Most of the extant buildings were built in the 19th century.
The village was designated a conservation area in 1983 and subsequently granted 'outstanding' status in 1995.[7]
Kincardine O'Neil is home to a number of shops and services including a traditional village store and post office. The village hall, bowling green and playing field are to the west end of the settlement. There is a curling pond behind the north side of the main street. There is aScottish Episcopal Church and aprimary school. Public toilets are maintained by the local community. TheDeeside Way passes through the village.
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