Central Buchan is a rural ward in northeast Aberdeenshire, characterised by its agricultural landscape of farmland and scattered settlements. The area includes villages such as Mintlaw and Old Deer, which serve as local service centres. The land is primarily used for mixed farming, with fields and country roads defining much of the scenery. The population is distributed across these smaller communities rather than in a single town.
The ward contains the historic Deer Abbey ruins, founded in the 13th century. The South Ugie Water and North Ugie Water rivers flow through the area, contributing to its agricultural character. Local infrastructure revolves around farming needs, with light industry and services supporting the resident communities. The geography is generally low-lying, forming part of the wider Buchan plateau.
