Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Meconopsis Viewpoint
In or near Killiecrankie.
Meconopsis Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Meconopsis Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Highlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area PH16.
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Place summary
Meconopsis Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode PH16. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, notable for its natural beauty and diverse flora. The site is particularly renowned for its views of the blue poppy, a species native to the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6974, -3.7385
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH16 5BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n12966037670 (ODbL)
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Pitlochry railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meconopsis Viewpoint?
- Meconopsis Viewpoint is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5BF).
- What is Meconopsis Viewpoint?
- Meconopsis Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Meconopsis Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5BF.
- Is Meconopsis Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Meconopsis Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Meconopsis Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5BF.