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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB30 postcode district.

County or areaAberdeenshire
Postcode districtAB30
Telephone code01561
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 51 min4:16 am – 10:06 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 46 min8:45 am – 3:30 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,474 residentsin the Mearns and Laurencekirk census areaMedian age 42.11,451 households74% of homes owner-occupied33% owned outright17% social rented, 8% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate66% of adults are economically active, 1,748 in work, 24% retiredMain industries: health and social work 15%, mining and quarrying 10%, manufacturing 10%Getting to work: 30% work from home, 58% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle28% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages29% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C966 mm of rain a year, 28 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October63 days of air frost, no summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksTower of Johnstonhistoric site · under a mileHill of Garvockhill · under a mileSt James's Lochswater · 1.6 miKirkton Hillhill · 2.0 miCairn Woodwoodland · under a mileDenlethen Woodwoodland · 1.2 miSwirlie Denvalley · 2.6 miSands of St Cyrusbeach · 4.4 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 2.0 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband83% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)1,528 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation133 m436 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 75 to 206 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalStracathro Hospital6.7 miGP surgeryLaurencekirk Medical Groupunder a milePharmacyCharles Michieunder a mileDentistHigh Street Dental Centre7.5 miPolice stationStonehaven Police Station14 miCash machineThe Cooperative Food Laurencekirk Aberdeen Rd1.0 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryLaurencekirk Schoolunder a mileSecondaryMearns Academy1.2 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ28 miRailway stationLaurencekirk1.1 miFerryAberdeen Ferry Terminal26 miBus stops13 within a mileEV chargingPoGo ChargeMontrose5.6 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB30 postcode district.


9 Pubs in Johnston Mains in 3 categories

 

 

32 Restaurants in Johnston Mains in 8 categories

 

 

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76 Shops in Johnston Mains in 30 categories

 

 

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16 Takeaways in Johnston Mains in 2 categories

 

 

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41 Health and beauty in Johnston Mains in 20 categories

 

 

69 Home improvement in Johnston Mains in 18 categories

 

 

35 Attractions in Johnston Mains in 11 categories

 

 

27 Property services in Johnston Mains in 6 categories

 

 

22 Education in Johnston Mains in 8 categories

 

 

9 Business services in Johnston Mains in 6 categories

 

 

5 Leisure in Johnston Mains in 3 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Johnston Mains

  • Bridgend Bar - Brechin

    Bar

    145 River Street, Brechin, DD9 7ES

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewAnother great night out with lochnagar, well done Fran,Gav & staff, brilliant atmosphere.

  • Waterfront Cafe Bar - Stonehaven

    Bar

    62 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWent there for the first time today for a late lunch, It was recommended by a friend, it was really ...

  • Market Bar - Stonehaven

    Bar

    7 Market Sq, Stonehaven, AB39 2BT

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat place for a drink 🥃 . Staff and locals very friendly. As I have moved to Stonehaven, this ...

  • Brechin Arms - Brechin

    Bar

    44 Saint David Street, Brechin, DD9 6EQ

    9.8 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had a very warm welcome for a wedding party for Ezra & Chris 28/10 is and had a taste ...

 

Top restaurants in Johnston Mains

  • Tuck Inn - Brechin

    British Restaurant

    44 High Street, Brechin, DD9 7TA

    7.5 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good food great value for money

  • Yauli Ltd Chinese TakeAway - Montrose

    Chinese Restaurant

    101 Murray Street, Montrose, DD10 8JQ

    7.4 miles away

    5 star reviewth food is outstanding and the srvice is just first classalways nice and friendlyif you like a good curry and ...

  • Yum Yum - Montrose

    6 High Street, Montrose, DD10 8JL

    7.5 miles away

    5 star reviewoh its so good

  • Ali Shaan - Letham, Forfar

    5 Gardyne Street, Letham, Forfar, DD8 2PR

    17.8 miles away

    5 star reviewOnly takeaway in this small town. Very good food and freshly made.

  • Muchalls Bistro - Muchalls, Stonehaven

    Fish and Seafood Restaurant

    14 Dunnyfell Road, Muchalls, Stonehaven, AB39 3RP

    17.8 miles away

    4 star reviewFantastic meal - we will be back!

 

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Top shops in Johnston Mains

  • MobileCarAudioPro (The Business Centre) - Aberdeen

    Electronics Store

    The Business Centre, Aberdeen, AB10 1TH

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent customer service , attention to detail with installations , will use again.Thank you

  • Best One - Stonehaven

    Convenience Store

    17 King's Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2HD

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewI'm happy with best one, every time I go to get a few things from there shop there ...

  • Co op (62 King Street) - Montrose

    Discount Store

    62 King Street, Montrose, DD10 0RA

    7.3 miles away

    4 star reviewIts very handy! I'm 13 I'm Daniel Avis and me and my friend cycle 15 miles and it's handy ...

 

Top supermarkets in Johnston Mains

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Top takeaways in Johnston Mains

  • Bay Fish and Chips - Stonehaven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Beach Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2RD

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic

  • Bervie Chipper - Brechin

    Little Chef, Brechin, DD9 6RN

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent... Needed food and WiFi to look at maps of the area. Hit the spot. Fresh and delicious!

  • Chips N Things - Montrose

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    19-21 Ferry Street, Montrose, DD10 8DA

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewOutstanding fish and chips.

  • Diamond - Brechin

    16 High Street, Brechin, DD9 6ER

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewNever had bad meal yet

  • Lournie Chipper - Laurencekirk

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    144 High Street, Laurencekirk, AB30 1BL

    0.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best chippie on the east coast! Excellent chips, non greasy food and a great staff! We come ...

 

Top cinemas in Johnston Mains

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Top health and beauty in Johnston Mains

  • Istana Hairdressing - Stonehaven

    Hair Care

    15 King's Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2HD

    13.3 miles away

    5 star review was really impressed with Nicola, it was clear that she was a highly skilled, experienced and passionate stylist. She ...

  • Odyssee - Johnshaven, Montrose

    Hairdresser

    New Road, Johnshaven, Montrose, DD10 0HD

    5 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat a find! What an experience! Left with the best hairdo ever and feeling totally relaxed.

  • Cut N Go - Stonehaven

    Hairdresser

    57 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AB

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewA great cut for men and women. Great value for money.

 

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Top property services in Johnston Mains

  • A C T Landworks - johnshaven

    Property and Estate Management

    2 mid street, johnshaven, dd100hb

    5.1 miles away

    5 star reviewMoved to 2 mid street johnshaven 01561 360514

 

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