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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Highlands

Echt

In or near Drumoak.

Echt — a village in scotland highlands.

Echt community hall - geograph.org.uk - 4758717

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Riverside Halt · 9.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Echt is a village located in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of approximately 300 residents. The village is characterised by its rural setting and traditional Scottish architecture. It serves as a local hub for surrounding communities, offering a glimpse into Highland village life. The area's natural landscape provides opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

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Coordinates
57.1414, -2.4334
Postcode
AB32 6UL
Parliamentary constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Population
300
Nearest railway station
Riverside Halt9.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Memorial lion - geograph.org.uk - 4631387📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Echt Parish Church

Echt Parish Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Memorial lion - geograph.org.uk - 4631387📷 3

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Echt War Memorial

Echt War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Memorial lion - geograph.org.uk - 4631387📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Highlands

Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht

Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free
Pylons by Tilliboy - geograph.org.uk - 5498239📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Barmekin Hill

Barmekin Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

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Barmekin Hill trig - geograph.org.uk - 361047📷 3

Forts · Scottish Highlands

Barmekin of Echt

Barmekin of Echt is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Pylons by Tilliboy - geograph.org.uk - 5498239📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Barmekin Hill

Barmekin Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 274 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Echt

Places to stay

Silverbank quay, Banchory sawmill - geograph.org.uk - 3356400📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Silverbank Caravan Club Site

Silverbank Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Minor road to Wester Campfield - geograph.org.uk - 4331398📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Campfield Caravan Site

Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

Banchory Lodge Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 1621919📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant

Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant — a hotel in scotland highlands.

banchorylodge.com
Tor-na-Coille Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 2798781📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Tor-na-Coille Hotel

Tor-na-Coille Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

tornacoille.com
Access drive to the Banchory Lodge Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3552583📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Banchory Lodge Caravan Park

Banchory Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Maryculter House Hotel

Maryculter House Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.

maryculterhouse.com

Places to eat & drink

OS Flush Bracket G912, Banchory, Burnett Arms Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 6238257📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory

Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Monymusk - The Square - geograph.org.uk - 8125197📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk

Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

An entrance to Learney Arms Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3946260📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins

Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

Lairhillock Inn

Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

518-520 Union Street, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 3894306📷 5

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Echt?
Echt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB32 6UL).
What is Echt?
Echt — a village in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Echt?
The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB32 6UL.
How do I get to Echt?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB32 6UL. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.