Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cranhill
In or near Newtonhill.
Cranhill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 86 m.

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.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0376, -2.1405
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 3NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n8210495460 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Newtonhill harbour
Marinas · 0.6 km

Skateraw
Villages · 0.7 km

Newtonhill
Towns & cities · 0.8 km

Clashfarquhar Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km

Downies
Villages · 1.3 km

Hilton of Cairngrassie standing stone
Stone circles · 1.6 km

Cammachmore Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km

Muchalls
Castles · 2.2 km

Portlethen Moss
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km

Auld Bourtreebush
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km

Auld Bourtreebush
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km

Saint Ternan's Church
Historic churches · 2.4 km
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📷 3Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Newtonhill
Newtonhill — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Clashfarquhar Bay
Clashfarquhar Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Hilton of Cairngrassie standing stone
Hilton of Cairngrassie standing stone — a stone circle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cranhill
Places to stay
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Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park Caravan Club Site
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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Deeside Holiday Park
Deeside Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Maryculter House Hotel
Maryculter House Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Belvedere Hotel
Belvedere Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Marine Hotel
The Marine Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Lairhillock Inn
Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Public House, Alford Place, Aberdeen
Public House, Alford Place, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen
10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen
The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen
3 Golden Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently 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.