Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
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Overview ⁞ This vast constituency stretches along the northeast coast of Scotland, including the fishing towns of Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Macduff. Known for its rugged cliffs, sandy bays, and maritime heritage, the area offers attractions like the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and Slains Castle. Inland, rolling farmland leads to whisky distilleries and traditional villages, making it a blend of coastal charm and rural beauty.
Constituency Map and Boundary Information
Below is an interactive map showing the boundary of the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency. The boundary data is sourced from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), using the latest official geographic definitions.
You can explore official statistics for this area on the ONS Explore Local Statistics page, or view its location on the UK Parliament constituency map.
Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundary data: Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2024; Contains Office for National Statistics data © ONS 2024, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Wards in Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East is divided into 9 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Banff and District
- Buckie
- Central Buchan
- Fochabers Lhanbryde
- Fraserburgh and District
- Keith and Cullen
- Peterhead North and Rattray
- Peterhead South and Cruden
- Troup
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East is a constituency that covers these wards in Aberdeenshire / Moray.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 18,311 | 18.96% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,532 | 6.76% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,875 | 11.26% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,954 | 17.56% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,753 | 22.53% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 22,133 | 22.92% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 79,413 | 81.38% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 10,524 | 10.79% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 3,319 | 3.40% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 2,035 | 2.09% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 522 | 0.53% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 377 | 0.39% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 376 | 0.39% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 189 | 0.19% | 0.50% |
| African: Other African | 154 | 0.16% | 0.97% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 145 | 0.15% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 139 | 0.14% | 0.87% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 101 | 0.10% | 0.06% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 78 | 0.08% | 1.34% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 71 | 0.07% | 0.41% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 41 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 34 | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 32 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 19 | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 8 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East compared with other constituencies
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East has a population of 96,558 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS). The population of the UK is 69,281,400 as of mid-2024. There are 650 constituencies, so the average population per constituency is around 106,600.
Compared with the other 649 constituencies, Aberdeenshire North and Moray East has a population higher than 56, lower than 458, and similar to 136 constituencies (±2,500, including itself).