Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Candacraig
In or near Crathie.
Hill of Candacraig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Stanley Howe — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Candacraig is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Hill of Candacraig is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The mountain offers various outdoor activities, appealing to walkers and climbers alike. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape that showcases the natural beauty of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0864, -3.0810
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB35 5XB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614122 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Candacraig?
- Hill of Candacraig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB35 5XB).
- What is Hill of Candacraig?
- Hill of Candacraig — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Hill of Candacraig?
- Drivers can use postcode AB35 5XB.
- How do I get to Hill of Candacraig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB35 5XB. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.