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Ae, Dumfries and Galloway Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Ae, Dumfries and Galloway

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Ae, Dumfries and Galloway history

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The village of Ae was founded in 1947 by the Forestry Commission. It is one of the youngest villages in Britain, having been founded by 1947. Most men in the area were employed in farming and transporting goods on horseback.

Ae, Dumfries and Galloway geography / climate

The village is situated between the Water of Ae and the Goukstane Burn after they have flowed out of the Forest of Ae. The population is approximately 200, with 50 dwellings. Facilities in the village include a public house (formerly the post office), a school and community hall.

Toponymy

In 1787, the area’s name was written with the ligature Æ. Ae which, by repute, is the shortest place name in the United Kingdom. However the Scottish Gaelic name of the island of Iona comprises a single letter, Ì. The name likely comes from the Old Norse word aa, meaning ‘water’

Mountain biking trails

Close to the village is the local area headquarters of the Forestry Commission. The commission has been instrumental in developing a mountain biking centre. To cater for visitors, there is a small café and bike shop.

Wheelchair accessible walks

There is a 3+1/2-mile (5.6 km) long wheelchair accessible circular trail along the Ae riverside from the main car park. The path is wide and generally flat and consists of a combination of cinder and compacted gravel tracks with very few low obstacles and slight inclines.

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Best Ae, Dumfries and Galloway places to visit

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Ae, Dumfries and Galloway has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Ae, Dumfries and Galloway’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Ae, Dumfries and Galloway’s information audio spots:

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