Ythanwells (/ˌθənˈwɛlz/) is a village in the Marr area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland,[1] lying 10.6 kilometres (6.6 mi) east of Huntly. The village is sometimes known as Wells of Ythan, although this name strictly refers to the nearby source of the River Ythan.[2]

Ythanwells
Ythanwells
Ythanwells is located in Aberdeenshire
Ythanwells
Ythanwells
Location within Aberdeenshire
OS grid referenceNJ634384
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHUNTLY
Postcode districtAB54
Dialling code01464
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°26′06″N 2°36′36″W / 57.435°N 2.610°W / 57.435; -2.610

Ythanwells Church, now semi-derelict and in use as an agricultural barn, was built in 1864.[3] The village also formerly had a school,[4] which serves today as a community centre. Ythanwells now comes under the catchment area for Drumblade Primary School.[5]

The Roman Camp site known as Glenmailen or Ythan Wells is situated near the farm of Glenmellan, 2.1 kilometres (1.3 mi) east of the village.

References

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  1. ^ Ythanwells, Gazetteer for Scotland
  2. ^ Wells of Ythan, Gazetteer for Scotland
  3. ^ Site record for Ythanwells Church, Canmore
  4. ^ Site record for Ythanwells School, Canmore
  5. ^ Drumblade School Archived 2013-02-04 at the Wayback Machine, Aberdeenshire Council