Villages · Scottish Highlands
Strachan
In or near Torphins.
Strachan — a village in scotland highlands.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 6.7 km
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
Strachan is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a base for exploring the surrounding Highlands, known for their natural beauty and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, typical of small Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0200, -2.5429
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 6.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636740 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Strachan War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan
Historic churches · 0.3 km
John Carnie Stone of Remembrance
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Castlehill, Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Castlehill of Strachan
Castles · 1.4 km
Bucharn Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Bridge of Bogendreip
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Mill of Cammie Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Scolty Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Scolty
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
General Burnett Memorial Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Strachan War Memorial
Strachan War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan
Strachan Parish Church And Churchyard, Strachan — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
John Carnie Stone of Remembrance
John Carnie Stone of Remembrance — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Castlehill, Motte
Castlehill, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castlehill of Strachan
Castlehill of Strachan — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 2Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Bucharn Cairn
Bucharn Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Strachan
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Ladies Caravan Park
Silver Ladies Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park
Banchory Lodge Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Tor-na-Coille Hotel
Tor-na-Coille Hotel — a hotel 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
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strachan?
- Strachan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6NF).
- What is Strachan?
- Strachan — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Strachan?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6NF.
- How do I get to Strachan?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6NF.