Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Balmashanner Hill
In or near Douglastown.
Balmashanner Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balmashanner Hill is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.6336°, -2.8830°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Balmashanner Hill is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode DD8. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for both locals and visitors seeking scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6336, -2.8830
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 1NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- osm: n3923668641 (ODbL)
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
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War Memorial, Balmashanner Hill — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Balmashanner War Memorial
Balmashanner War Memorial — a memorial in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Peter Reid Statue
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Sir Robert Peel's Monument
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Where to eat & stay near Balmashanner Hill
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Ladywell Tavern, 16 Victoria Road, Dundee
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmashanner Hill?
- Balmashanner Hill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 1NU).
- What is Balmashanner Hill?
- Balmashanner Hill is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmashanner Hill?
- The nearest town is Douglastown. Drivers can use postcode DD8 1NU.
- Is Balmashanner Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Balmashanner Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balmashanner Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 1NU. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.