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Inverurie
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Inverurie is located in Aberdeen
Inverurie
Inverurie
Population 10,885 (2001 census)
OS grid reference NJ7721
Council area
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town INVERURIE
Postcode district AB51 3/4
Dialling code 01467
Police Grampian
Fire Grampian
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
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Scottish Parliament
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Inverurie is a historic town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is known as a Royal Burgh, which is a special title given to towns by the Scottish King or Queen many years ago. Inverurie is about 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Aberdeen.

The town is located on the A96 road, which is a main route. It is also on the Northern Express Railway Route, connecting Aberdeen to Inverness. If you need to fly, the closest airport is Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce.

Sports in Inverurie

Inverurie has a local football team called Inverurie Loco Works F.C.. They play their matches at Harlaw Park. This team is part of the Highland Football League.

For those who enjoy rugby, the Garioch Rugby Football Club is based in Inverurie. They play rugby union, which is a popular sport in Scotland.

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