Villages · Scottish Highlands
Kirktown of Deskford
In or near Portknockie.
Kirktown of Deskford — a village in scotland highlands.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Kirktown of Deskford is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a traditional rural layout, characterised by its historical architecture and scenic landscapes. The village serves as a quiet residence within the picturesque highland setting, providing a glimpse into local life in this part of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6333, -2.8167
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB56 5UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645201 (CC BY 4.0)
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Berryhillock Mill
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Literary houses · 1.1 km
Deskford Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km
The Muckle Hoose
Literary houses · 1.1 km
St John's Church, Deskford
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Deskford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Ha' Hillock, Motte
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
castle 30m NNW of Inaltry
Castles · 2.4 km
Hill of Inverkindling
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Lurg Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
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Deskford Tower
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Deskford Tower
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St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford
St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
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Deskford Church
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The Muckle Hoose
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Where to eat & stay near Kirktown of Deskford
Places to stay
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Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Strathlene Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirktown of Deskford?
- Kirktown of Deskford is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB56 5UX).
- What is Kirktown of Deskford?
- Kirktown of Deskford — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Kirktown of Deskford?
- Drivers can use postcode AB56 5UX.
- How do I get to Kirktown of Deskford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB56 5UX. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.