Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Highlands
Smithy Wood
In or near Newmachar.
Smithy Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smithy Wood is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
Smithy Wood is a battlefield located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about the events that took place are not provided. The area reflects the rich military heritage of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2418, -2.2501
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB21 0HY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Dyce — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24658686 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smithy Wood?
- Smithy Wood is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB21 0HY).
- What is Smithy Wood?
- Smithy Wood in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smithy Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB21 0HY.
- Is Smithy Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Smithy Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smithy Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Dyce, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB21 0HY.