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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Cranhill

In or near Newtonhill.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Cranhill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 86 m.

Cran Hill Summit - geograph.org.uk - 7839537

Ralph Greig — 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)
Nearest railway station
Portlethen · 2.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cranhill is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 86 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Cranhill is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its dramatic peaks and expansive views. Visitors can expect various outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, in a natural setting that showcases the unique geography of the Highlands.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.0376, -2.1405
Postcode
AB39 3NP
Parliamentary constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Nearest railway station
Portlethen — 2.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Newtonhill

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Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands

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Villages · Scottish Highlands

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Hilton of Cairngrassie standing stone

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Where to eat & stay near Cranhill

Places to stay

Gate, Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Kincardineshire - geograph.org.uk - 7858212📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site

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Old Mill Inn, Maryculter - geograph.org.uk - 4147090📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Deeside Holiday Park

Deeside Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Doorway to Templars graveyard - geograph.org.uk - 1694038📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Maryculter House Hotel

Maryculter House Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

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Entrance to 'Carron Restaurant' - geograph.org.uk - 2662695📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Belvedere Hotel

Belvedere Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

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Captain's Table restaurant, Stonehaven - geograph.org.uk - 2662603📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.

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A Westminster clock on the wall of the Marine Hotel, Stonehaven - geograph.org.uk - 2659148📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

The Marine Hotel

The Marine Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

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Places to eat & drink

Alba Power factory near Netherley - geograph.org.uk - 6109383📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Lairhillock Inn

Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Public House, Alford Place, Aberdeen

Public House, Alford Place, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

OS Flush Bracket G905, Aberdeen, St. Andrews West Church - geograph.org.uk - 7947249📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen

10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Junction of Crown Street and Windmill Brae - geograph.org.uk - 3298062📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen

The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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3 Golden Square, Aberdeen

3 Golden Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cranhill?
Cranhill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 3NP).
What is Cranhill?
Cranhill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 86 m.
How do I get to Cranhill?
The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 2.7 km away. The nearest town is Newtonhill. Drivers can use postcode AB39 3NP.
How do I get to Cranhill?
The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 3NP.