Villages · Scottish Highlands
Rathven
In or near Findochty.
Rathven — 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.
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Place summary
Rathven is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and proximity to natural landscapes typical of the region. The village serves as a quiet residential area, offering a glimpse into local life in the Highlands. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment with access to scenic views and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6776, -2.9343
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB56 4DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639613 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Peter's Church ruins
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Rathven Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground, Rathven
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Ianstown
Villages · 0.6 km
Portessie
Villages · 0.8 km
Portessie Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Strathlene Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Buckie Cliff Terrace Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.3 km
Harbour, Buckie
Marinas · 1.5 km
Buckie Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.5 km
Buckie Light
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Buckie North Pier Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Peter's Church ruins
St Peter's Church ruins — a church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Rathven Parish Church
Rathven Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground, Rathven
St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground, Rathven — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Portessie Bay
Portessie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Rathven
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Strathlene Holiday Park
Strathlene Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Findochty Caravan Park
Findochty Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Cullen Bay Hotel
Cullen Bay Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Cullen Bay Caravan Park
Cullen Bay Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Sandend Caravan Park
Sandend Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Seafield Arms Hotel, 84, 86 Mid Street, Keith
Seafield Arms Hotel, 84, 86 Mid Street, Keith in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff
Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Market Arms, 5 High Shore, Banff
The Market Arms, 5 High Shore, Banff in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rathven?
- Rathven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB56 4DF).
- What is Rathven?
- Rathven — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Rathven?
- Drivers can use postcode AB56 4DF.
- How do I get to Rathven?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB56 4DF. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.