Logie Buchan: across the River Ythan
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Logie Buchan: across the River Ythan
Image: © Martyn Gorman Taken: 31 May 2011
The view towards the Ythan Estuary from Logie Buchan Bridge. The river is still tidal at this point and was once navigable as far as Ellon, a few miles further upriver. Ships docked at Newburgh, on the coast, and their cargoes of coal and fertiliser were offloaded onto barges which were towed upriver by a paddle steamer. Cargoes of cereals and other agricultural products made the reverse journey.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.358234
Longitude
-2.013614