Burn of Muchalls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Burn of Muchalls |
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| Country | Scotland |
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| River mouth | North Sea 57°00′45″N 2°09′45″W / 57.01249°N 2.16249°W |
The Burn of Muchalls is a small stream in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It flows towards the east and empties into the North Sea. Where it meets the sea, you can see cool rock formations called sea stacks on the beach.
This stream mostly flows through farmland. It passes through a tiny village called the Bridge of Muchalls. The Burn of Muchalls also goes under the busy A90 road. Finally, it reaches the rugged coastline of the North Sea, just south of Doonie Point.
Right before it reaches the sea, there's a pretty pool. This pool was used in the movie Hamlet, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. It was the spot for the scene where the character Ophelia drowns.
A smaller branch of the Burn of Muchalls flows through the lands around Muchalls Castle. This branch then joins the main stream within the village of Bridge of Muchalls.
History of the Burn of Muchalls Area
In the Middle Ages (a long time ago!), there was an important coastal road. It was called the Causey Mounth. This road crossed the Burn of Muchalls right at the Bridge of Muchalls. This shows how important the stream and its bridge were for travel back then.
Close to where the Burn of Muchalls meets the sea, there's an old mill. This mill used to get its power from the flowing water of the stream. You can also find a small stone hut, called a bothy, built by fishermen. It sits on the cliffs overlooking the North Sea, near the burn's mouth.
