Villages · Scottish Highlands
Rathen
In or near Lonmay.
Rathen — a village in scotland highlands.
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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.
Photo gallery
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Place summary
Rathen is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It features the typical characteristics of rural Scottish settlements, including traditional architecture and a scenic landscape. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, with opportunities for exploration of the surrounding natural beauty. The village serves as a base for experiencing the broader Highlands region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6366, -2.0048
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB43 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639623 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rathen War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Rathen West Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
St Ethernan's Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
North School Croft Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
House of Auchiries
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Bridge, Auchiries Burn, House of Auchiries
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Old Bridge of Memsie
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Cairn of Memsie
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.5 km
Cairn of Memsie
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
Memsie House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Lonmay
Towns & cities · 2.6 km
Knowsie
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Rathen War Memorial
Rathen War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Rathen West Parish Church
Rathen West Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Ethernan's Church
St Ethernan's Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
North School Croft Bridge
North School Croft Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
House of Auchiries
House of Auchiries — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge, Auchiries Burn, House of Auchiries
Bridge, Auchiries Burn, House of Auchiries — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rathen
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Aden Caravan Park
Aden Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
East Balthangie Caravan Park
East Balthangie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
The Lido Caravan Park
The Lido Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Mains of Boddam Caravan Park
Mains of Boddam Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 2Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Craighead Caravan Site
Craighead Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Saltoun Inn
The Saltoun Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Union Bar, 1, 3 Union Street, Peterhead
Union Bar, 1, 3 Union Street, Peterhead in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rathen?
- Rathen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB43 8AE).
- What is Rathen?
- Rathen — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Rathen?
- Drivers can use postcode AB43 8AE.
- How do I get to Rathen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB43 8AE. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.