Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Macduff

Macduff is a town in Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 4,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Museum of Banff (2 km), Duff House (2 km) and Eden Castle (7 km).

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

Macduff at a glance

Location
Aberdeenshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,030
Coordinates
57.6701° N, 2.4969° W
Places within 50 km
49 (49 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Macduff

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Forts & heritage near Macduff

99 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macduff. The closest is Eden Castle (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Macduff

31 churches within 100 km of Macduff. The closest is St John's Church (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macduff

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macduff. The closest is Fourman Hill (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Fourman Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Mormond Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Foudland · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Strathbogie · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Brown Hill · viewpoint · Aberdeenshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Ben Aigan · viewpoint · Moray · ~53 km · Must-see

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Museums near Macduff

11 museums within 100 km of Macduff. The closest is Museum of Banff (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Macduff

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Macduff. The closest is Cullykhan Shore (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Macduff

9 parks within 100 km of Macduff. The closest is Aden Country Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Macduff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macduff
  2. 11 km St John's Church · church, Aberdeenshire
  3. 14 km Eden Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  4. 14 km Boyne Castle · heritage site, Aberdeenshire
  5. 10 km Museum of Banff · museum, Aberdeenshire
  6. 1 km Duff House · museum, Aberdeenshire
  7. 2 km Back to Macduff

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macduff by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2899Eden Castle (7 km)
    Churches431St John's Church (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints525Fourman Hill (29 km)
    Museums411Museum of Banff (2 km)
    Beaches & coast39Cullykhan Shore (17 km)
    Parks19Aden Country Park (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Loch of Strathbeg (46 km)
    Treks16Formartine and Buchan Way (49 km)
    Other attractions23Haddo House (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Forvie National Nature Reserve (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Aberdeen Mosque & Islamic Centre (78 km)

    Macduff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macduff?

    Museum of Banff (museum, about 2 km), Duff House (museum, about 2 km), Eden Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), St John's Church (church, about 11 km), Boyne Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Gairnieston Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macduff?

    Eden Castle, about 7 km by road; Boyne Castle (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macduff?

    St John's Church, about 11 km by road; Cullen Gospel Hall (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macduff?

    Fourman Hill, about 29 km by road; Mormond Hill (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macduff?

    Start in Macduff, visit St John's Church, then Eden Castle, then Boyne Castle, then Museum of Banff, then Duff House, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macduff?

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

    Towns near Macduff

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