Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
The Watchers
In or near Strathdon.
The Watchers is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Rob Purvis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Watchers is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.1729°, -3.2351°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
The Watchers is a viewpoint located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB36. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it a notable spot for observation and photography in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1729, -3.2351
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB36 8YP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: n5045839921 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Watchers?
- The Watchers is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8YP).
- What is The Watchers?
- The Watchers is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Watchers?
- Drivers can use postcode AB36 8YP.
- Is The Watchers free to visit?
- Yes, The Watchers is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Watchers?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8YP. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.