Newmachar
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Newmachar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about 10 miles (16 km) to the north-west of Aberdeen.
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Newmachar
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New Machar Church | |
Location within Aberdeenshire | |
Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
Population | 2,530 (2020)[1] |
• Density | 8,433/sq mi (3,256/km2) |
OS grid reference | NJ 885195 |
• Edinburgh | 100 mi (160 km) |
• London | 406 mi (653 km) |
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Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Aberdeen |
Postcode district | AB21 |
Dialling code | 01651 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
57.267°N 2.192°W / 57.267; -2.192 |
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The settlement has a long history previously being known as Summerhill within the parish of New Machar, later being renamed Newmachar. Some buildings retain the split name "New Machar" to this day including the primary school and church.
The population, approximately 2,500.,[2] is served by one shop, two public houses, a primary school, a bowling club and, a football club.