Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Scolty
In or near Torphins.
Scolty — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 5.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Scolty is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Scolty is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its distinctive shape and scenic views. The area offers various walking trails that attract hikers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape typical of the Highlands, with opportunities for outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0355, -2.5310
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 5.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616749 (CC BY 4.0)
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Strachan War Memorial
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Bucharn Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.1 km
Paul Lawrie 1999 Open Championship Win Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Mill of Cammie Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood
General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Scolty Hill
Scolty Hill — Named summit at 299 m.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
General Burnett Memorial Tower
General Burnett Memorial Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
John Carnie Stone of Remembrance
John Carnie Stone of Remembrance — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Ladies Caravan Park
Silver Ladies Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Hill of Goauch
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Where to eat & stay near Scolty
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Ladies Caravan Park
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Tor-na-Coille Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silverbank Caravan Club Site
Silverbank Caravan Club Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Lairhillock Inn
Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scolty?
- Scolty is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6NL).
- What is Scolty?
- Scolty — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Scolty?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6NL.
- How do I get to Scolty?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6NL.