Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Abernethy

Abernethy is a town in Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 museums. The must-see places are Pitfour Castle (6 km), Balvaird Castle (6 km) and All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse (7 km).

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Abernethy, Scotland
Abernethy, Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Abernethy at a glance

Location
Perth and Kinross district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,470
Coordinates
56.3325° N, 3.3123° W
Places within 50 km
189 (189 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Abernethy

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Abernethy: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Abernethy, by type

Forts & heritage near Abernethy

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abernethy. The closest is Pitfour Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Abernethy

65 churches within 100 km of Abernethy. The closest is All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Abernethy

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Abernethy. The closest is Moncreiffe Hill (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Abernethy

19 museums within 100 km of Abernethy. The closest is Fife Folk Museum (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Abernethy

16 parks within 100 km of Abernethy. The closest is North Inch (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Abernethy

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Abernethy. The closest is Lindores Loch (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Abernethy

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abernethy
  2. 7 km Elcho Castle · heritage site, Perth and Kinross
  3. 4 km All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse · church, Perth and Kinross
  4. 1 km Pitfour Castle · heritage site, Perth and Kinross
  5. 7 km Denmylne Castle · heritage site, Fife
  6. 12 km Balvaird Castle · heritage site, Perth and Kinross
  7. 6 km Back to Abernethy

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From travellers near Abernethy

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How to reach Abernethy

    All places near Abernethy by distance

    Within 15 km of Abernethy

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abernethy by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage85119Pitfour Castle (6 km)
    Churches3365All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3843Moncreiffe Hill (8 km)
    Museums919Fife Folk Museum (27 km)
    Parks616North Inch (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs712Lindores Loch (9 km)
    Beaches & coast15Inchkeith Lighthouse (44 km)
    Treks24Fife Coastal Path (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Loch Leven National Nature Reserve (20 km)
    Waterfalls34Rumbling Bridge Falls (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Dundee Central Mosque (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11St Serf's Island (20 km)
    Other attractions01Restenneth Priory (57 km)

    Abernethy: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abernethy?

    Pitfour Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Balvaird Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse (church, about 7 km), Elcho Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Denmylne Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Moncreiffe Hill (hill, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abernethy?

    189 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 38 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Abernethy?

    Pitfour Castle, about 6 km by road; Balvaird Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Abernethy?

    All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse, about 7 km by road; Errol Church (Cathedral of the Carse) (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Abernethy?

    Moncreiffe Hill, about 8 km by road; Kinnoull Hill (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abernethy?

    Start in Abernethy, visit Elcho Castle, then All Saints Episcopal Church, Glencarse, then Pitfour Castle, then Denmylne Castle, then Balvaird Castle, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abernethy?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Abernethy

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Abernethy’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Abernethy on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.