Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Ruthven
Also known as: Ruadhainn, Obar Dheathain
Ruthven — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ruthven in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Huntly, located 7.4 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is AB54 4SQ.
About
Ruthven is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5081°, -2.8128°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ruthven (, Gaelic: Ruadhainn), Aberdeenshire is a village in Scotland near Huntly (to the south east), and Keith (to the north west). It is traditionally pronounced "Riven". The "Wow o Riven" was a church bell in the area, and is mentioned in the ballad about Tam o Riven (Thomas Gordon), a knight who lived in The "Wow o Riven" became the title of one of George MacDonald's short stories too, which plays in Ruthven. The hero of the story is the old "fool", who became known as "colonel" and is buried near to the old bell.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5081, -2.8128
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB54 4SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Huntly — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3984 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ruthven, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ruin for Sale - geograph.org.uk - 371195.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven
Historic churches · 0.8 km
White Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Daugh Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Auchanachie Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Avochie Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Hill of Cormalet
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
The Ringing Stone
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
The Ringing Stone
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
The Bin
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
The Bin
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Cairnie Parish Church, Cairnie
Historic churches · 3.2 km
Ordiquhill
Mountains & hills · 3.5 km
Ruthven is located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Ruthven
118 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ruthven →
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ANCNOC Distillery
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Aswanley House
Aswanley House — house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Auchanachie Castle
Auchanachie Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Auchinhove
Auchinhove — archaeological site in Moray, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Avochie Castle
Avochie Castle — castle, now ruined, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Glen Keith
Glen Keith — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Haugh of Glass Mill
Haugh of Glass Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Knockdhu Distillery
Knockdhu Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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📷 4Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Strathisla Distillery
Strathisla Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Strathisla Distillery Visitor Centre
Strathisla Distillery Visitor Centre — a natural landmark in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The Ringing Stone
The Ringing Stone — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Milleath
Hill of Milleath — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Cairnborrow Long Cairn
Cairnborrow Long Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Rothiemay Castle Stone Circle
Rothiemay Castle Stone Circle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Rothiemay St Drostan's Church
Rothiemay St Drostan's Church — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Falconry Centre
Huntly Falconry Centre — a zoo aquarium in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Rothiemay Castle
Rothiemay Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Haugh of Glass War Memorial
Haugh of Glass War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Rothiemay War Memorial
Rothiemay War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven
Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, Ruthven — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
White Hill
White Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 180 m.
📷 3📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Auchanachie Castle
Auchanachie Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Avochie Castle
Avochie Castle — castle, now ruined, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Cormalet
Hill of Cormalet — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 188 m.
Where to eat & stay near Ruthven
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Castle Caravan Park
Huntly Castle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Burnside Caravan Park
Burnside Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Sandend Caravan Park
Sandend Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Cullen Bay Hotel
Cullen Bay Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 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.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
The Market Arms, 5 High Shore, Banff
The Market Arms, 5 High Shore, Banff 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruthven?
- Ruthven is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB54 4SQ).
- What is Ruthven?
- Ruthven — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ruthven?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB54 4SQ.
- Is Ruthven free to visit?
- Yes, Ruthven is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruthven?
- The nearest railway station is Huntly, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB54 4SQ.