Auchenblae, Laurencekirk, AB30 1XU

Laurencekirk, locally known as Lournie or simply 'The Kirk', is a small town in the historic county of Kincardineshire, Scotland, just off the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen main road. It is administered as part of Aberdeenshire and is the largest settlement in the Howe o' the Mearns area. The town hosts the local secondary school, Mearns Academy, which was established in 1895 and awarded the Charter Mark in 2003. The town’s character is shaped by its historic roots and its role as a local hub for the surrounding rural area. Residents benefit from the town’s proximity to the A90, providing convenient access to larger cities such as Dundee and Aberdeen, while still enjoying the tranquillity of a small community setting.