Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Huntly

Huntly is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 4,720 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Huntly Castle (1 km), Fourman Hill (9 km) and Strathbogie (9 km).

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Huntly, Scotland
Huntly, Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Huntly at a glance

Location
Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,720
Coordinates
57.4474° N, 2.7861° W
Places within 50 km
85 (85 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 Huntly

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Huntly: 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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Forts & heritage near Huntly

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Huntly

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Huntly. The closest is Fourman Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fourman Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Strathbogie · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Brown Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Foudland · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Ben Aigan · viewpoint · Moray · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Ben Rinnes · viewpoint · Moray · ~35 km · Must-see

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Churches near Huntly

34 churches within 100 km of Huntly. The closest is St Mary's Church (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Huntly

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Huntly. The closest is Loch Spynie (49 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Huntly

13 museums within 100 km of Huntly. The closest is Duff House (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Huntly

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Huntly. The closest is Cullykhan Shore (50 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Huntly

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Huntly
  2. 1 km Huntly Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  3. 8 km Fourman Hill · hill, Aberdeenshire
  4. 16 km Hill of Foudland · hill, Aberdeenshire
  5. 11 km Strathbogie · viewpoint, Aberdeenshire
  6. 11 km Brown Hill · hill, Aberdeenshire
  7. 12 km Back to Huntly

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How to reach Huntly

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Huntly by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage55124Huntly Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1060Fourman Hill (9 km)
    Churches934St Mary's Church (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs221Loch Spynie (49 km)
    Museums413Duff House (35 km)
    Beaches & coast111Cullykhan Shore (50 km)
    Parks010Aden Country Park (57 km)
    Treks26Gordon Way (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (51 km)
    Other attractions24Loanhead Stone Circle (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre (67 km)

    Huntly: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Huntly?

    Huntly Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Fourman Hill (hill, about 9 km), Strathbogie (viewpoint, about 9 km), Brown Hill (hill, about 12 km), Hill of Foudland (hill, about 12 km), Beldorney Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Huntly?

    Huntly Castle, about 1 km by road; Beldorney Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Huntly?

    Fourman Hill, about 9 km by road; Strathbogie (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Huntly?

    St Mary's Church, about 20 km by road; Deskford Church (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Huntly?

    Start in Huntly, visit Huntly Castle, then Fourman Hill, then Hill of Foudland, then Strathbogie, then Brown Hill, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Huntly?

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

    Towns near Huntly

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