River Ugie facts for kids
The River Ugie, also known as Ugie Water, is a river in North East Scotland. Its name in Scottish Gaelic is Uisge Ùigidh. This river flows into the North Sea on the east coast of Scotland. It reaches the sea at Peterhead, a town located north of Cruden Bay.
Long ago, people lived along the River Ugie. There is a lot of proof that prehistoric communities settled in the area where the Ugie's water collects. For example, an ancient burial mound called the Catto Long Barrow can be found south of the main river. The River Ugie has two bridges that cross it. One is Balmoor Bridge, located just north of Peterhead. The other is the George Birnie Memorial Bridge, which is a walking bridge at Peterhead Golf Club.
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What Are the Main Parts of the River Ugie?
The River Ugie is formed by two smaller rivers joining together. These smaller rivers are called tributaries.
North Ugie Water
This is one of the two main branches that feed into the River Ugie.
South Ugie Water
This is the other main branch. Many signs of ancient settlements have been found in the area where the South Ugie Water flows.
Which Towns and Villages Are Along the River Ugie?
Many towns and villages are located along the banks of the River Ugie. If you travel from west to east along the river, you would pass through these places:
- Old Deer
- Stuartfield
- Mintlaw
- Inverquhomery
- Longside
- Rora
- Newseat
- Inverugie
- Peterhead
