Travel to Newmachar Map
Newmachar tourist guide map of landmarks & destinations by Walkfo
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When travelling to Newmachar, Walkfo’s has created a travel guide & Newmachar overview of Newmachar’s hotels & accommodation, Newmachar’s weather through the seasons & travel destinations / landmarks in Newmachar. Experience a unique Newmachar when you travel with Walkfo as your tour guide to Newmachar map.
Newmachar history
Etymology
The name originates from the original parish created in 1609, from part of the parish of St Machar’s Cathedral . The name refers to the village, originally known as Summerhill, with the surrounding parish being correctly known as New Machar .
Railways
The Newmachar railway station, on the Formartine and Buchan Railway, closed in 1965 . The station was located in the village of Newachar .
Auxiliary Units (World War II)
During World War II Winston Churchill initiated the forming of a British resistance force called Auxiliary Units . These units were made up of farmers, gamekeepers and estate workers . Newmachar had one of these patrols that were tasked with destroying the main railways to Inverness, and the Buchan line to Fraserburgh and Peterhead .
Newmachar map & travel guide with history & landmarks to explore
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With 6 travel places to explore on our Newmachar travel map, Walkfo is a personalised tour guide to tell you about the places in Newmachar as you travel by foot, bike, car or bus. No need for a physical travel guide book or distractions by phone screens, as our geo-cached travel content is automatically triggered on our Newmachar map when you get close to a travel location (or for more detailed Newmachar history from Walkfo).
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