Newmachar
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 New Machar Church | |
  Newmachar Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| Population | 2,530 (2022)[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 | |
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Newmachar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, about 10 miles (16 km) to the north-west of Aberdeen.
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.
- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ [1], Aberdeenshire Settlements Population 2016