Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Craig Gowan
In or near Crathie.
Craig Gowan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Craig Gowan is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Craig Gowan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is part of a rugged landscape characterised by dramatic peaks and natural beauty. Visitors can expect challenging terrain and scenic views, making it a suitable destination for experienced walkers and climbers. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities amidst the striking highland scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0315, -3.2284
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB35 5TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614196 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
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Princess Helena's Cairn
Princess Helena's Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Prince Arthur's Cairn
Prince Arthur's Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Purchase Cairn
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Prince Leopold's Cairn
Prince Leopold's Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
General Sir Thomas Mydleton Biddulph KCBCP Memorial Drinking Basin
General Sir Thomas Mydleton Biddulph KCBCP Memorial Drinking Basin — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Craig Gowan
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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Invercauld Arms Hotel
Invercauld Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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Braemar Caravan Park
Braemar Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Fife Arms Hotel
Fife Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Rucksacks Braemar
Rucksacks Braemar — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig Gowan?
- Craig Gowan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB35 5TB).
- What is Craig Gowan?
- Craig Gowan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Craig Gowan?
- Drivers can use postcode AB35 5TB.
- How do I get to Craig Gowan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB35 5TB. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.