[2] It was founded after monks from Deer Abbey, Old Deer, built a chapel at Auchreddie, which translates as "field of the bog myrtle", and lies clustered on both sides of the slope of a tributary of South Ugie Water.

[5] New Deer (St Kane's) Primary School sits behind the main church, in the centre of the village.

[6] The public hall, opposite the church centre, is run on a not-for-profit basis and hosts various activities including parent-and-baby groups and exercise classes, as well as being a venue for theatrical productions.

Situated at the highest point in New Deer, 150 m (490 ft) above sea level, it is prominent on the skyline on all major approaches to the town.

[9] New Deer is currently host to three public houses, the Brucklay Arms on Main Street, the Howe (Earl of Aberdeen Arms), situated on Auchreddie Road East and the Royal British Legion, opposite St Kane's Church.

[12] The villagers' successful campaign against the removal of banking facilities was partly responsible for it winning the "Calor Gas Scottish Community of the Year" award in 2006.

[14] After local consultations and fundraising spanning 10 years, during April 2013 construction began on New Deer All Weather Facility at the village's play park.

[15][16] Other amenities in the village include builders, butchers, seasonal café, pharmacy, general grocery store, hairdressers, photographer, post office, delicatessen and vets.

[citation needed] In the early 19th century a local miller named John Fraser had a reputation of being in league with the Devil, who was said to operate the mill for him.