Located between the historic settlement of Laurencekirk and the picturesque harbour town of Stonehaven, Fordoun is a small village that is ideal for families looking to escape the hustle and bustle, and enjoy life at a slower pace.

Embrace the tranquillity of a peaceful countryside location, in the heart of the Howe o’ the Mearns whilst being within touching distance of city amenities, only 27 miles from Aberdeen and 17 miles northeast of Brechin.

There’s a variety of walks and trails available to explore on the doorstep including Drumtochty Forest, Garvock Hill, the Rocks of Solitude located in the Angus Hills, alongside the many Glens which form the foothills of the magnificent Grampian Mountain range. The North East of Scotland is notorious for being the home of golf, with several courses nearby including Auchenblae, Edzell and the 5th oldest course in the world, Montrose.

For those who are looking to relax by the coast, why not take a stroll along Inverbervie beach or take a trip to the beautiful 3-mile long St Cyrus Beach and Nature Reserve where you can spot birds, butterflies and sometimes even dolphins and seals.

There are two local primary schools, Redmyre and Auchenblae, alongside Mearns Academy, a secondary school located on a community campus in Laurencekirk, with additional facilities including library, leisure centre and a preschool making it an ideal area to raise a family.

Within the village itself, there’s the Redhall Arms Hotel where you can enjoy a meal or a pint as well as a Post Office and Fordoun Memorial Hall where local community events are held throughout the year.

Pick up the essentials at the nearest shop only one mile away in Auchenblae, with several local farm shops nearby, and a selection of independent shops and supermarkets a short drive away in Laurencekirk, Brechin or Montrose.

Let the kids run wild at Dizzy Rascals soft play area in Laurencekirk, pick their own fruit and vegetables at Westerton Farmers, or taste fresh, local produce with a family-friendly lunch at Castleton Farm - perfect for all ages.

The Brownmuir development consists of three impressive 5 bedroom homes with family living in mind, featuring an open plan layout and modern finish.

We’ll help you to design your ideal home. Our custom approach allows you to make your home truly your own from the very start of the process. Personalise each room to match your taste, with a wide selection of high quality finishes and the help of our expert designer, so you feel excited to move into your new home.