Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Dunnichen
Dunnichen — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunnichen is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Angus, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6284°, -2.8052°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dunnichen (Scots pronunciation: [dəˈnɪxən]; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Eachain) is a small village in Angus, Scotland, situated between Letham and Forfar. It is close to Dunnichen Hill, at which the Battle of Dun Nechtain is popularly believed to have been fought. The church is part of the parish of Letham, Dunnichen and Kirkden.
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Background
History
The name Dunnichen derives from , meaning "fort of Nechtan", though the modern Gaelic form is . During the 18th and early 19th centuries it was the home of George Dempster, the agricultural reformer, author and founder of the neighbouring village of Letham. Many archaeological remains are associated with the village and its environs, including the hillforts on Dunnichen hill and Dunbarrow hill. In the early 19th century, the Dunnichen Stone, a class I Pictish standing stone was unearthed at East Mains of Dunnichen. This is now located at the Meffan Institute at Forfar. An early local tradition, related by Headrick in the Second Statistical Account, claimed that the site was the location of…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6284, -2.8052
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 2NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
Sources
- wikidata: Q1266199 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunnichen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dunnichen.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dunnichen
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Dunnichen, dun site
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
The Dunnichen Stone (replica)
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
The Dunnichen Stone (replica)
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Battle of Dunnichen Hill Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Dunnichen Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Dunnichen House
Manor houses · 0.3 km
Battle of Nechtansmere Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Dunnichen Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Dunnichen Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Bowriefauld
Cemeteries · 1.0 km
Lownie Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Dunnichen is a town located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Dunnichen
62 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dunnichen →
📷 4Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Rescobie Loch
Rescobie Loch — lake in Angus, Scotland, UK.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · Scottish Highlands
Restenneth Priory
Restenneth Priory — monastery in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Stadiums · Scottish Highlands
Station Park
Station Park — stadium in Angus, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Ice rinks · Scottish Highlands
Forfar Indoor Sports
Forfar Indoor Sports — a ice rink in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
The Dunnichen Stone (replica)
The Dunnichen Stone (replica) — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Ferrets
Ferrets — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Guinea pigs
Guinea pigs — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Birds of prey
Birds of prey — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Donkeys
Donkeys — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Tortoises
Tortoises — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Rabbits
Rabbits — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Chickens
Chickens — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Pigs
Pigs — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Pheasants
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Barnsdale Castle Crannog
Barnsdale Castle Crannog — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Rob's Reed, dun site
Rob's Reed, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dunnichen, dun site
Dunnichen, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Meathie Church
Meathie Church — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Dunnichen House
Dunnichen House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Lour House
Lour House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Pitscandly House
Pitscandly House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
Dunnichen
Dunnichen — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dunnichen, dun site
Dunnichen, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
The Dunnichen Stone (replica)
The Dunnichen Stone (replica) — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Dunnichen Stone (replica)
The Dunnichen Stone (replica) — archaeological in scotland highlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Battle of Dunnichen Hill Cairn
Battle of Dunnichen Hill Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Dunnichen Church
Dunnichen Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dunnichen
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Foresterseat Caravan Park
Foresterseat Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 4Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Caldhame Caravan Park
Caldhame Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 4Campsites · Central Scotland
Greenhillock Glamping
Greenhillock Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lochside Caravan Park
Lochside Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Lochlands Leisure Park
Lochlands Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 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 · 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee
Windmill Bar, 113 Hilltown, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunnichen?
- Dunnichen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 2NX).
- What is Dunnichen?
- Dunnichen — village in Angus, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunnichen?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 2NX.
- Is Dunnichen free to visit?
- Yes, Dunnichen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunnichen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 2NX. It sits within the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency.