Methlick
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Methlick (Gaelic: Maothulach) is a village in the Formartine area of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, situated on the River Ythan Script error: No such module "convert". north-west of Ellon.[1]
Services
Methlick is served by a parish church, a general store, a garage, a Chinese takeaway, a hotel, and a village hall. There is a primary school,[2] with secondary pupils traveling to Meldrum Academy[3] in Oldmeldrum Script error: No such module "convert". away. Methlick Village also features a recently renovated play park in 2013 providing a range of play equipment for all ages. Methlick Community Council has dedicated time to fundraise and build an all-weather multi-use games area (also known as a MUGA) within their King George V Park. These facilities are free for anyone within and outside of the Methlick community to use.
Transport
The village is situated at the intersection of the B9005 road from Ellon to Fyvie and the B9170 road from Inverurie to New Deer, both routes crossing the River Ythan at Methlick Bridge.
Methlick is served by regular bus services to Aberdeen and less frequent services linking to Ellon, Fyvie and Inverurie.[4]
Community
Methlick Community Council represents local views to the principal local authority, Aberdeenshire Council.
A community website gives local information, news, and events: http://methlick.wordpress.com/
Places of interest
Haddo House, a stately home and arts venue with theatre and concert hall, lies Script error: No such module "convert". to the southeast of Methlick.
Gight Castle, ancestral home of Lord Byron, lies Script error: No such module "convert". to the west.
Sport
Methlick has a cricket team which is a member of the Aberdeenshire Cricket Association. The MCC plays at Lairds, in the heart of the village next to the river Ythan.
Methlick football team competes in the Buchan Welfare Football League. They won both the league and the league cup in 2009, the club's most achievement in 10 years.
Notable people
- Evelyn Glennie, percussionist
References
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- ↑ Methlick, Gazetteer for Scotland
- ↑ Methlick Primary School, school website
- ↑ Meldrum Academy, school website
- ↑ Public Transport Template:Webarchive, Aberdeenshire Council
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