Rothes, ScotlandAikenway CastleBen AiganSt Margaret's ChurchCraigneach Castle (Remains)Balvenie CastleBirnie Kirk
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Rothes

Rothes is a town in Moray district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 churches. The must-see places are Aikenway Castle, Ben Aigan and St Margaret's Church.

57.5262° N, 3.2066° WPop. 1,230

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Aikenway Castle

Heritage site · 3 km

Must-see

Ben Aigan

Viewpoint · 4 km

St Margaret's Church, church near Rothes
Must-see

St Margaret's Church

Church · 7 km

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One day from Rothes

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:30 pm

60 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 Rothes
  2. Birnie Kirkchurch · 30 min
  3. Craigneach Castle (Remains)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. St Margaret's Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Balvenie Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ben Aiganviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Rothes
Today’s loopRothesStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rothes?

Aikenway Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Ben Aigan (viewpoint, about 4 km), St Margaret's Church (church, about 7 km), Craigneach Castle (Remains) (heritage site, about 10 km), Balvenie Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Birnie Kirk (church, about 15 km).

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

65 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Rothes?

Aikenway Castle, about 3 km by road; Craigneach Castle (Remains) (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rothes?

Ben Aigan, about 4 km by road; Ben Rinnes (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rothes?

Start in Rothes, visit Birnie Kirk, then Craigneach Castle (Remains), then St Margaret's Church, then Balvenie Castle, then Ben Aigan, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.