Villages · Central Scotland
Colliston
In or near Friockheim.
Colliston — a village in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 5.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Colliston is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture, typical of the region. The village offers a tranquil environment, reflecting the natural beauty of the Highlands. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, ideal for exploring the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5951, -2.6445
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 3RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 5.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652552 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
45 Commando Royal Marines Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Woodlands House Memorial Garden
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Colliston Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Colliston Castle
Literary houses · 1.6 km
7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery Royal Artillery Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Falklands War Argentinian105MM Rack Howitzer
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
RM Condor General War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Letham Grange Hotel
Manor houses · 2.0 km
St Vigeans' Chapel (remains of)
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Woodley Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
David's Hill Alpacas
Zoos & aquariums · 2.9 km
Newton Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Nearby
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
45 Commando Royal Marines Memorial
45 Commando Royal Marines Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Woodlands House Memorial Garden
Woodlands House Memorial Garden — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Colliston Castle
Colliston Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Colliston Castle
Colliston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery Royal Artillery Memorial
7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery Royal Artillery Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Falklands War Argentinian105MM Rack Howitzer
Falklands War Argentinian105MM Rack Howitzer — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Colliston
Places to stay
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Woodley Caravan Park
Woodley Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Red Lion Caravan Park
Red Lion Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Seaton Caravan Park
Seaton Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Elliot Caravan Park
Elliot Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 4Campsites · Central Scotland
Greenhillock Glamping
Greenhillock Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lunan Bay Campsite
Lunan Bay Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Corn Exchange
The Corn Exchange in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
3-5 High Street, Arbroath
3-5 High Street, Arbroath in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
95 High Street, Montrose
95 High Street, Montrose in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
The Eagle Inn, 157-159 King Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colliston?
- Colliston is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 3RP).
- What is Colliston?
- Colliston — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Colliston?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 3RP.
- How do I get to Colliston?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 3RP.