Villages · Scottish Highlands
Echt
In or near Drumoak.
Echt — a village in scotland highlands.

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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
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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
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB32 6UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Population
- 300
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 9.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2650268 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Echt Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.0 km

Echt War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km

Echt, Manse of Echt Parish Church, Glenecht
Historic churches · 0.3 km

Barmekin Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km

Barmekin of Echt
Forts · 1.9 km

Barmekin Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km

Barmekin of Echt
Vineyards · 1.9 km

Earl of Crawford's body hiding place
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km

Sunhoney Stone Circle
Stone circles · 2.3 km

Sunhoney Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km

Actaeon
Public art & sculpture · 2.4 km

Wester Echt
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
Nearby
Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Echt Parish Church
Echt Parish Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Echt War Memorial
Echt War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Barmekin Hill
Barmekin Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Barmekin Hill
Barmekin Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 274 m.
Where to eat & stay near Echt
Places to stay
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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
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Hotels · Scottish Highlands
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Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
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Hotels · Scottish Highlands
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Places to eat & drink
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Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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📷 5Frequently 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.