Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Evanton

Evanton is a town in Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Foulis Castle (3 km), Fyrish Monument (4 km) and Contullich Castle (7 km).

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Evanton, Scotland
Evanton, Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Evanton at a glance

Location
Highland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,380
Coordinates
57.6638° N, 4.3400° W
Places within 50 km
78 (78 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Evanton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Evanton: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Evanton

97 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Evanton. The closest is Strathy (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Evanton

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Evanton. The closest is Foulis Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Evanton

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Evanton. The closest is Loch Morie (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Evanton

13 churches within 100 km of Evanton. The closest is Fortrose Cathedral (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Evanton

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Evanton. The closest is Nigg Bay (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Evanton

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Evanton. The closest is Isle Martin (76 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Isle Martin · river spot · Highland · ~76 km · Must-see
  • Horse Island · river spot · Scotland · ~87 km · Must-see
  • Eilean Dubh · river spot · Scotland · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Tanera More · river spot · Scotland · ~92 km · Must-see
  • Bottle Island · river spot · Scotland · ~93 km · Must-see
  • Tanera Beag · river spot · Scotland · ~95 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Evanton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Evanton
  2. 12 km Newmore Castle · heritage site, Highland
  3. 5 km Contullich Castle · heritage site, Highland
  4. 4 km Fyrish Monument · monument, Highland
  5. 15 km Dingwall Museum · museum, Highland
  6. 8 km Foulis Castle · heritage site, Highland
  7. 3 km Back to Evanton

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Evanton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1197Strathy (13 km)
    Forts & heritage3669Foulis Castle (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1164Loch Morie (15 km)
    Churches813Fortrose Cathedral (19 km)
    Beaches & coast58Nigg Bay (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves08Isle Martin (76 km)
    Museums36Dingwall Museum (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Alladale Wilderness Reserve (41 km)
    Treks06Dava Way (60 km)
    Waterfalls24Rogie Falls (22 km)
    Parks02Landmark Forest Adventure Park (66 km)
    Other attractions11Fearne Abbey (32 km)
    Caves01Uamh An Claonaite (75 km)

    Evanton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Evanton?

    Foulis Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Fyrish Monument (monument, about 4 km), Contullich Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Dingwall Museum (museum, about 12 km), Newmore Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Strathy (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Evanton?

    Strathy, about 13 km by road; Strathrusdale (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Evanton?

    Foulis Castle, about 3 km by road; Fyrish Monument (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Evanton?

    Loch Morie, about 15 km by road; Loch Eye (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Evanton?

    Start in Evanton, visit Newmore Castle, then Contullich Castle, then Fyrish Monument, then Dingwall Museum, then Foulis Castle, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Evanton?

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

    Towns near Evanton

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