It was situated at 16 miles 72 chains ( 27.2 km ) from Aberdeen .
Was the terminus of the railway from its opening on 8 September 1853 until extension to Aboyne in 1859 .
It was situated at 16 miles 72 chains ( 27.2 km ) from Aberdeen , and was the terminus of the railway from its opening on 8 September 1853 until extension to Aboyne in 1859 .