Vineyards · Scottish Highlands
West Mains of Ethie
In or near Friockheim.
West Mains of Ethie — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Adrian Diack — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 7.4 km
About
West Mains of Ethie is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland highlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Angus, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
West Mains of Ethie is a vineyard located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is known for its production of wine in a region not typically associated with viticulture. Visitors can expect to explore the vineyard setting, which may include tasting sessions and opportunities to learn about the wine-making process. The scenic highland landscape provides a picturesque backdrop to the vineyard experience.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6049, -2.5020
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 5SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31095687 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Ethie Castle
Castles · 1.0 km
Auchmithie Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
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Cuthile Harbour
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Auchmithie harbour
Marinas · 2.0 km
Auchmithie Beach
Beaches · 2.1 km
Castle Rock, Auchmithie
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Ethie, St Murdoch's Chapel
Chapels · 2.2 km
St Murdoch's Chapel
Historic houses · 2.2 km
Church, Auchmithie
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Seafield Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Mains of Ethie?
- West Mains of Ethie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 5SP).
- What is West Mains of Ethie?
- West Mains of Ethie — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to West Mains of Ethie?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 5SP.
- How do I get to West Mains of Ethie?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 5SP.