Places to visit near

Aboyne

Aboyne is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 2,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 churches. The must-see places are Aboyne Castle, Coull Parish Church and Auchenhove Castle.

57.0755° N, 2.7802° WPop. 2,650

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Within 30 km40 places
Within 50 km115
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aboyne

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aboyne
  2. Auchenhove Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Craiglichviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Coull Parish Churchheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Glen Tanarviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Aboyne
Today’s loopAboyneStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aboyne?

Aboyne Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Coull Parish Church (heritage site, about 5 km), Auchenhove Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Craiglich (viewpoint, about 9 km), Peel Ring of Lumphanan (heritage site, about 9 km), Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Aboyne?

Aboyne Castle, about 1 km by road; Coull Parish Church (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aboyne?

Craiglich, about 9 km by road; Glen Tanar (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aboyne?

Start in Aboyne, visit Auchenhove Castle, then Craiglich, then Coull Parish Church, then Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, then Glen Tanar, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.