Moray district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Dufftown

Dufftown is a town in Moray district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Balvenie Castle (1 km), Auchindoun Castle (4 km) and St Margaret's Church (8 km).

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Dufftown, Scotland
Dufftown, Moray district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dufftown at a glance

Location
Moray district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,660
Coordinates
57.4457° N, 3.1271° W
Places within 50 km
72 (72 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

Top places to visit near Dufftown

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Forts & heritage near Dufftown

123 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dufftown. The closest is Balvenie Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dufftown

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dufftown. The closest is Ben Aigan (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Dufftown

37 churches within 100 km of Dufftown. The closest is St Margaret's Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dufftown

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dufftown. The closest is Loch Spynie (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Dufftown

13 museums within 100 km of Dufftown. The closest is Elgin Museum (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Dufftown

10 parks within 100 km of Dufftown. The closest is Landmark Forest Adventure Park (56 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Dufftown

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dufftown
  2. 4 km Auchindoun Castle · heritage site, Moray
  3. 12 km Ben Rinnes · viewpoint, Moray
  4. 10 km St Margaret's Church · church, Moray
  5. 8 km Ben Aigan · viewpoint, Moray
  6. 9 km Balvenie Castle · heritage site, Moray
  7. 1 km Back to Dufftown

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    All places near Dufftown by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dufftown by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage46123Balvenie Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1068Ben Aigan (10 km)
    Churches737St Margaret's Church (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs224Loch Spynie (35 km)
    Museums213Elgin Museum (31 km)
    Parks010Landmark Forest Adventure Park (56 km)
    Beaches & coast19Findhorn Bay (46 km)
    Treks46Moray Coast Trail (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (52 km)
    Other attractions03Loanhead Stone Circle (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre (88 km)

    Dufftown: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dufftown?

    Balvenie Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Auchindoun Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Margaret's Church (church, about 8 km), Ben Aigan (viewpoint, about 10 km), Ben Rinnes (viewpoint, about 10 km), Craigneach Castle (Remains) (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dufftown?

    Balvenie Castle, about 1 km by road; Auchindoun Castle (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dufftown?

    Ben Aigan, about 10 km by road; Ben Rinnes (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dufftown?

    St Margaret's Church, about 8 km by road; St Mary's Church (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dufftown?

    Start in Dufftown, visit Auchindoun Castle, then Ben Rinnes, then St Margaret's Church, then Ben Aigan, then Balvenie Castle, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dufftown?

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

    Towns near Dufftown

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