Laurencekirk, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Laurencekirk is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 3,040. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,040 Population 3/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
32.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Laurencekirk

Laurencekirk

Laurencekirk, locally known as Lournie or simply 'The Kirk', is a small town in the historic county of Kincardineshire, Scotland, just off the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen main road. It is administered as part of Aberdeenshire. It is the largest settlement in the Howe o' the Mearns area and houses the local secondary school; Mearns Academy, which was established in 1895 and awarded the Charter Mark in 2003.

People

Population3,040
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population3,040
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates56.8334°, -2.4654°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation32.7 inches (831 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Laurencekirk

Laurencekirk is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 3,040. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Laurencekirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below United Kingdom avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area885.8 sq mi (2,294.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates56.8334°N, 2.4654°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 20, 2003.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 141 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 126 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 95 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 141 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in

Laurencekirk has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 34°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Laurencekirk

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Luthermuir School - - - -
Laurencekirk School - - - -
Mearns Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Laurencekirk

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Greatest Hits Non-Stop - MP3 160 kbps
Tay Bridges Radio - MP3 320 kbps
NOW Radio 80s 80's, 80s MP3
Radio North Angus - MP3 48 kbps
Mearns FM - MP3 96 kbps
Pure Beat Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Original 106 adult contemporary, pop music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Laurencekirk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banchory Museum
Brechin Town House Museum
Maggie Law Maritime Museum
Mill of Benholm
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
Montrose Museum
The Grassic Gibbon Centre
The Lifeboat House

Libraries in Laurencekirk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brechin Library0.0
Inglis Memorial Hall0.0
Inverbervie Library0.0
Mearns Academy Library0.0
Montrose Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Laurencekirk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Montrose Farmers' Market

Hotels in Laurencekirk

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel

Restaurants in Laurencekirk

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gannets

Train Stations in Laurencekirk

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Laurencekirk

Gyms in Laurencekirk

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Sky Swim Studio

Breweries in Laurencekirk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Burnside Brewery
Deeside Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Laurencekirk

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Laurencekirk

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Garthdee Ski Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Laurencekirk

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium Airport
Aboyne Airfield-Small Airport
Baldardo Field-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Forfar Airstrip-Small Airport
Hatton Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Insch Airstrip-Small Airport
Kingsmuir Airfield-Small Airport
Kirriemuir Farm Strip-Small Airport
Laurencekirk-Small Airport
Longside Airfield-Small Airport
Montrose Airstrip-Small Airport
Netherley Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Old Meldrum-Small Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Pittodrie-House-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Whiterashes Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Laurencekirk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Laurencekirk Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laurencekirk

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fettercairn Parish Church
St Andrew's Episcopal Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurencekirk

What is the population of Laurencekirk?

Laurencekirk has a population of 3,040 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 885.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laurencekirk?

Laurencekirk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.7 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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