Old Maps of Aberdeenshire, Scotland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 745 historic maps of Aberdeenshire. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Aberdeenshire.


Aberdeenshire, Scotland maps

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  1. 1860 Map of Perthshire, Sheet V (with extension II), 1867 Print
    1860 Map of Perthshire, Sheet V (with extension II), 1867 Print
    1860 Perthshire, Sheet V (with extension II)
    1867 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Perth And Kinross, Highland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1861 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet VII, 1865 Print
    1861 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet VII, 1865 Print
    1861 Forfarshire, Sheet VII
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Tarfside, Millden, and other nearby areas

  3. 1861 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet VIII, 1865 Print
    1861 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet VIII, 1865 Print
    1861 Forfarshire, Sheet VIII
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  4. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XIV, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XIV, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet XIV
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Fettercairn, Angus, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XX, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XX, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet XX
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Edzell, Edzell Woods, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet V, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet V, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet V
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Spittal of Glenmuick, Angus, and other nearby areas

  7. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet IX (with extension IIIA), 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet IX (with extension IIIA), 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet IX (with extension IIIA)
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  8. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet I, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet I, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet I
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet VIII, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet VIII, 1865 Print
    1862 Perthshire, Sheet VIII
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, Perth And Kinross, and other nearby areas

  10. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet IV, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet IV, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet IV
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XXVIII, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XXVIII, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet XXVIII
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Hillside, St Cyrus, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XXI, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XXI, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet XXI
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Laurencekirk, Marykirk, and other nearby areas

  13. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XI, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet XI, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet XI
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Clova, Angus, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet III, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet III, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet III
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet II, 1865 Print
    1862 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet II, 1865 Print
    1862 Forfarshire, Sheet II
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Angus, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet VI, 1867 Print
    1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet VI, 1867 Print
    1862 Perthshire, Sheet VI
    1867 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Perth And Kinross, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet XIV, 1867 Print
    1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet XIV, 1867 Print
    1862 Perthshire, Sheet XIV
    1867 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Perth And Kinross, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet VII, 1867 Print
    1862 Map of Perthshire, Sheet VII, 1867 Print
    1862 Perthshire, Sheet VII
    1867 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Perth And Kinross, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1862 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XXII, 1868 Print
    1862 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XXII, 1868 Print
    1862 Kincardineshire, Sheet XXII
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Edzell, Balfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1863 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet V, 1865 Print
    1863 Map of Forfarshire, Sheet V, 1865 Print
    1863 Forfarshire, Sheet V
    1865 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Spittal of Glenmuick, Angus, and other nearby areas

  21. 1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XX, 1868 Print
    1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XX, 1868 Print
    1863 Kincardineshire, Sheet XX
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Auchenblae, Arbuthnott, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XIX, 1868 Print
    1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XIX, 1868 Print
    1863 Kincardineshire, Sheet XIX
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including West Cairnbeg, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XXIII, 1868 Print
    1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XXIII, 1868 Print
    1863 Kincardineshire, Sheet XXIII
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Fettercairn, Edzell Woods, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XXVI, 1868 Print
    1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XXVI, 1868 Print
    1863 Kincardineshire, Sheet XXVI
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including North Water Bridge, Marykirk, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XV, 1868 Print
    1863 Map of Kincardineshire, Sheet XV, 1868 Print
    1863 Kincardineshire, Sheet XV
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Aberdeenshire, including Bridge of Dye, Glendye Lodge, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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