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Kintore

Kintore is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 4,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit: 52 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 churches. The must-see places are Deer's Den Roundhouses, Hallforest Castle (ruin) and Fetternear House / Fetternear Palace.

57.2372° N, 2.3454° WPop. 4,680

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km123
Must-see271
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kintore

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:05 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kintore
  2. Kirkton Of Bourtie Stone Circleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. East Aquhorthies Stone Circleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fetternear House / Fetternear Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castle Fraserheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Loch of Skenelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kintore
Today’s loopKintoreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kintore?

Deer's Den Roundhouses (heritage site, about 1 km), Hallforest Castle (ruin) (heritage site, about 2 km), Fetternear House / Fetternear Palace (palace, about 9 km), East Aquhorthies Stone Circle (heritage site, about 9 km), Castle Fraser (heritage site, about 10 km), Kirkton Of Bourtie Stone Circle (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

123 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 6 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Kintore?

Deer's Den Roundhouses, about 1 km by road; Hallforest Castle (ruin) (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kintore?

Brimmond Hill, about 12 km by road; Hill of Fare (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kintore?

Start in Kintore, visit Kirkton Of Bourtie Stone Circle, then East Aquhorthies Stone Circle, then Fetternear House / Fetternear Palace, then Castle Fraser, then Loch of Skene, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.