Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Downie Hillock
In or near Findhorn.
Downie Hillock — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Forres · 6.3 km
About
Downie Hillock is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland highlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Moray, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Downie Hillock is a vineyard located in the Scottish Highlands. It produces a variety of wines typical of the region's climate and soil. Visitors can expect a scenic setting amidst the rolling hills, with opportunities for wine tasting and tours of the vineyard. The site reflects the growing interest in viticulture within Scotland, contributing to the local wine industry.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6015, -3.7293
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 2TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31104680 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downie Hillock?
- Downie Hillock is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 2TE).
- What is Downie Hillock?
- Downie Hillock — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Downie Hillock?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 2TE.
- How do I get to Downie Hillock?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 2TE.