Notable viewpoint · Scottish Borders, Scotland
Black Knowe
Black Knowe is a viewpoint in Scottish Borders, Scotland.
Black Knowe: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Black Knowe
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Knowe — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 55.65759, -3.08683. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Knowe
- Horsburgh Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~5 km · Must-see
- Neidpath Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Lyne Kirk · church · Scottish Borders · ~16 km · Must-see
- John Buchan Way · trek · Scottish Borders · ~17 km · Must-see
- Stobo Castle · fort · Scottish Borders · ~19 km · Must-see
- Drochil Castle · fort · Scottish Borders · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dawyck Chapel · church · Scottish Borders · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dollar Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~24 km · Must-see
- Drumelzier Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~24 km · Must-see
- Greenside Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~24 km · Must-see
- Brunston Castle · fort · Midlothian · ~26 km · Must-see
- Penicuik House · fort · Midlothian · ~26 km · Must-see
- Crichton Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Oldwoodhouselee Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~27 km · Must-see
- Cramalt Craig · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~27 km · Must-see
- Roslin Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Hawthornden Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~29 km · Must-see
- Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~30 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Knowe
- Dollar Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~24 km · Must-see
- Drumelzier Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~24 km · Must-see
- Greenside Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~24 km · Must-see
- Cramalt Craig · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~27 km · Must-see
- Lauderdale · viewpoint · Northumberland · ~28 km · Must-see
- Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~30 km · Must-see
- Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~30 km · Must-see
- Broad Law · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~30 km · Must-see
- East Cairn Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~33 km · Must-see
- Talla Cleuch Head · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~33 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Knowe yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Knowe?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Knowe?
Nearby: Horsburgh Castle (fort, 5 km), Neidpath Castle (fort, 10 km), Lyne Kirk (church, 16 km), John Buchan Way (trek, 17 km), Stobo Castle (fort, 19 km), Drochil Castle (fort, 20 km).
Is Black Knowe worth visiting?
Black Knowe is listed as a notable viewpoint in Scotland on Spotwander.