Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Insch

Insch is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 2,320 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dunnideer Castle (2 km), Lickleyhead Castle (6 km) and Leslie Castle (6 km).

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

Insch at a glance

Location
Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,320
Coordinates
57.3427° N, 2.6132° W
Places within 50 km
116 (116 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 Insch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Insch: 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 Insch

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Insch. The closest is Dunnideer Castle (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Insch

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Insch. The closest is Hill of Foudland (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hill of Foudland · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Strathbogie · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Fourman Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Brown Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Craiglich · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Fare · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~32 km · Must-see

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Churches near Insch

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

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Insch

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Insch. The closest is Loch of Skene (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Insch

15 museums within 100 km of Insch. The closest is Maud Railway Museum (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Insch

10 parks within 100 km of Insch. The closest is Hazlehead Park (43 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Insch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Insch
  2. 6 km Lickleyhead Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  3. 2 km Gordon Way · trek, Aberdeenshire
  4. 4 km Leslie Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  5. 4 km Dunnideer Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  6. 6 km Hill of Foudland · hill, Aberdeenshire
  7. 7 km Back to Insch

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How to reach Insch

    All places near Insch by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Insch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage56129Dunnideer Castle (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1460Hill of Foudland (7 km)
    Churches2035St Mary's Church (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs322Loch of Skene (32 km)
    Museums715Maud Railway Museum (44 km)
    Parks910Hazlehead Park (43 km)
    Beaches & coast010Girdle Ness Lighthouse (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (42 km)
    Treks26Gordon Way (8 km)
    Other attractions24Loanhead Stone Circle (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre (47 km)

    Insch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Insch?

    Dunnideer Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), Lickleyhead Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Leslie Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Hill of Foudland (hill, about 7 km), Gordon Way (trek, about 8 km), Castle Forbes (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Insch?

    Dunnideer Castle, about 2 km by road; Lickleyhead Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Insch?

    Hill of Foudland, about 7 km by road; Strathbogie (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Insch?

    St Mary's Church, about 20 km by road; Bourtie Parish Church (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Insch?

    Start in Insch, visit Lickleyhead Castle, then Gordon Way, then Leslie Castle, then Dunnideer Castle, then Hill of Foudland, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Insch?

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

    Towns near Insch

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