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Westhill

Westhill is a town in Aberdeen City district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 11,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit: 45 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 churches. The must-see places are Brimmond Hill, Loch of Skene and Hazlehead Park.

57.1526° N, 2.2797° WPop. 11,600

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km110
Must-see263
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Brimmond Hill

Hill · 4 km

Loch of Skene, lake near Westhill
Must-see

Loch of Skene

Lake · 6 km · Aberdeenshire

Must-see

Hazlehead Park

Park · 8 km

Places near Westhill by type

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One day from Westhill

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

43 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 Westhill
  2. Brimmond Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Hazlehead Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Blairs Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Drum Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Loch of Skenelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Westhill
Today’s loopWesthillStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Westhill?

Brimmond Hill (hill, about 4 km), Loch of Skene (lake, about 6 km), Hazlehead Park (park, about 8 km), Drum Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Blairs Museum (museum, about 10 km), The Den & the Glen (park, about 10 km).

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

110 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 5 museums, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Westhill?

Drum Castle, about 9 km by road; Hallforest Castle (ruin) (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Westhill?

Brimmond Hill, about 4 km by road; Craggie Cat (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Westhill?

Start in Westhill, visit Brimmond Hill, then Hazlehead Park, then Blairs Museum, then Drum Castle, then Loch of Skene, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.