Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Keith

Keith is a town in Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 4,740 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 44 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ben Aigan (16 km), Gordon Castle (16 km) and Beldorney Castle (16 km).

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Keith, Scotland
Keith, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Keith at a glance

Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,740
Coordinates
57.5363° N, 2.9481° W
Places within 50 km
67 (67 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 Keith

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

127 forts & heritage within 100 km of Keith. The closest is Gordon Castle (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Keith

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Keith. The closest is Ben Aigan (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ben Aigan · viewpoint · Moray · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Brown Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Fourman Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Strathbogie · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Ben Rinnes · viewpoint · Moray · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Foudland · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~30 km · Must-see

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Churches near Keith

40 churches within 100 km of Keith. The closest is Deskford Church (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Keith

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

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Museums near Keith

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

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Beaches & coast near Keith

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Keith. The closest is Findhorn Bay (52 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Keith

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Keith
  2. 16 km Gordon Castle · heritage site, Moray
  3. 15 km Ben Aigan · viewpoint, Moray
  4. 20 km Beldorney Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  5. 2 km Brown Hill · hill, Aberdeenshire
  6. 13 km Huntly Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  7. 17 km Back to Keith

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How to reach Keith

    All places near Keith by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Keith by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage44127Gordon Castle (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints860Ben Aigan (16 km)
    Churches740Deskford Church (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs121Loch Spynie (32 km)
    Museums314Elgin Museum (31 km)
    Beaches & coast011Findhorn Bay (52 km)
    Parks010Aden Country Park (68 km)
    Treks36Moray Coast Trail (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (62 km)
    Other attractions14Loanhead Stone Circle (47 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre (84 km)

    Keith: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Keith?

    Ben Aigan (viewpoint, about 16 km), Gordon Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Beldorney Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Brown Hill (hill, about 17 km), Huntly Castle (heritage site, about 17 km), Deskford Church (church, about 17 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 1 lake, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Keith?

    Gordon Castle, about 16 km by road; Beldorney Castle (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Keith?

    Ben Aigan, about 16 km by road; Brown Hill (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Keith?

    Deskford Church, about 17 km by road; St Margaret's Church (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Keith?

    Start in Keith, visit Gordon Castle, then Ben Aigan, then Beldorney Castle, then Brown Hill, then Huntly Castle, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Keith?

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

    Towns near Keith

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