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Near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland are some stunning natural arches eroded into rock faces. These are known as the Bullers of Buchan. This collapsed sea cave still retains some of its roof and though narrow in parts can be walked around.
At the extreme point of this circular chasm next to the sea is an area known as The Pot which can carefully be overlooked to show how the rock face earned its nickname. The drops here are sudden and long, so do take care. Children and dogs should be carefully supervised.
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Read more about the Bullers of Buchan in the book Six Buchan Villages Revisited
by local author Margaret Aitken.
Older photos of the Buller's of Buchan including sea views of the Pot can be viewed in the book Old Cruden Bay and Port Erroll: Whinnyfold, Boddam and Buchanhaven
by Jim Buchan. It includes descriptions of the famous visit by Dr Johnson and Boswell and a brief history of the fishing community.
Visitors should look out for:
From Aberdeen take the A952, passing Ellon and Newburgh. Avoid the first two turn offs to Cruden Bay and take the A975. Look for a car park on the left hand side which is marked with a Bullers of Buchan sign. Park here for free and follow the signs.
There are several traditional fishing cottages by the Bullars of Buchan. One of the outhouses has been converted into a craft shop and art gallery selling photographs and models of puffins seen at the Bullars. There are also wood carvings and woodwork items such as bowls for sale. Contact the owner at:
Helen Butts
7 Bullers of Buchan
Cruden Bay
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
AB42 0NS
Nearby attractions include the Cruden Bay Wall Painting and Slains Castle. A car park to Slains Castle can be found further up the A975. The village of Cruden Bay can be found further along the A975.
Cruden Bay to Boddam walk
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The Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service run free guided walks around The Bullers of Buchan. Binoculars are provided and the Ranger will point out birds such as the puffins and other nesting birds. Those attending are asked to wear stout shoes and to bring waterproofs and something to sit on. This event takes place on Sunday 29 June 2008 from 1 to 5pm at the Bullers of Buchan. Contact the Buchan Ranger on 01771 622857 for more information.
Bullers of Buchan
Near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland are some stunning natural arches eroded into rock faces. These are known as the Bullers of Buchan. This collapsed sea cave still retains some of its roof and though narrow in parts can be walked around.
At the extreme point of this circular chasm next to the sea is an area known as The Pot which can carefully be overlooked to show how the rock face earned its nickname. The drops here are sudden and long, so do take care. Children and dogs should be carefully supervised.
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My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
Read more about the Bullers of Buchan in the book Six Buchan Villages Revisited
by local author Margaret Aitken. Older photos of the Buller's of Buchan including sea views of the Pot can be viewed in the book Old Cruden Bay and Port Erroll: Whinnyfold, Boddam and Buchanhaven
by Jim Buchan. It includes descriptions of the famous visit by Dr Johnson and Boswell and a brief history of the fishing community. Wildlife and Birds at Bullers of Buchan
Visitors should look out for:
- Seals
- Dolphins
- Puffins
- Guillemots
- Razorbills
- Kittiwakes
- Fulmars
- Shags
- Eider Ducks
- Herring Gulls
- Greater Black Backed Gulls
- Gannets
- Oystercatchers
- Purple Sandpiper
How To Get To The Bullers Of Buchan
From Aberdeen take the A952, passing Ellon and Newburgh. Avoid the first two turn offs to Cruden Bay and take the A975. Look for a car park on the left hand side which is marked with a Bullers of Buchan sign. Park here for free and follow the signs.
Check Woodcraft Gallery Craft Shop
There are several traditional fishing cottages by the Bullars of Buchan. One of the outhouses has been converted into a craft shop and art gallery selling photographs and models of puffins seen at the Bullars. There are also wood carvings and woodwork items such as bowls for sale. Contact the owner at:
Helen Butts
7 Bullers of Buchan
Cruden Bay
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
AB42 0NS
Nearby attractions include the Cruden Bay Wall Painting and Slains Castle. A car park to Slains Castle can be found further up the A975. The village of Cruden Bay can be found further along the A975.
Cruden Bay to Boddam walk
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
The Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service run free guided walks around The Bullers of Buchan. Binoculars are provided and the Ranger will point out birds such as the puffins and other nesting birds. Those attending are asked to wear stout shoes and to bring waterproofs and something to sit on. This event takes place on Sunday 29 June 2008 from 1 to 5pm at the Bullers of Buchan. Contact the Buchan Ranger on 01771 622857 for more information.
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