Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Westhill
Also known as: Cnoc Shuas
Westhill — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Westhill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,410 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4693°, -4.1589°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Westhill (Gaelic: Cnoc Shuas) is a commuter village on the eastern outskirts of the city of Inverness, in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the city centre, between Cradlehall and Culloden, to the south of the Moray Firth. The historic Culloden Battlefield lies 2 miles (3.2 km) away, to the east.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4693, -4.1589
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 5BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Population
- 5,410
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q774624 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Westhill, Highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Birchwood Place, Inverness - geograph.org.uk - 1475377.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ardtower Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Castlehill House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Drumossie Hotel
Hotels · 1.3 km
Vue Inverness
Theatres · 1.8 km
Inshes
Villages · 1.9 km
Inverness Burgh Police War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Raigmore Ring Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.0 km
Lord President's Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
The Gruffalo's Child
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
The Gruffalo
Public art & sculpture · 2.2 km
Barn Church, Culloden
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Westhill is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 5,410. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,410
- Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Westhill
106 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Westhill →
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Barn Church, Culloden
Barn Church, Culloden — church in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Stuart
Castle Stuart — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Castlehill House
Castlehill House — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
Flagship📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Culloden Battlefield
Where the Jacobite cause died in 1746 — Britain's last pitched battle.
📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Culloden Viaduct
Culloden Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Cumberland Stone
Cumberland Stone is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Highland Main Line
Highland Main Line is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Scottish Highlands
Mackintosh
Mackintosh is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Balnuaran of Clava
Balnuaran of Clava — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · Scottish Highlands
Bogbain Farm
Bogbain Farm — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Old Leanach Cottage
Old Leanach Cottage — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cantraydoune Motte
Cantraydoune Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Old Petty Motte
Old Petty Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
Clava Standing Stone
Clava Standing Stone — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balnuaran of Clava NE
Balnuaran of Clava NE — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balnuaran of Clava Central
Balnuaran of Clava Central — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Balnuaran of Clava SW
Balnuaran of Clava SW — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Gask Henge
Gask Henge — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Raigmore Ring Cairn
Raigmore Ring Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Highlands
Tordarroch Ring Cairn
Tordarroch Ring Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Daviot Woods Pic Nic
Daviot Woods Pic Nic — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Beinn Bhuidhe Mhòr
Beinn Bhuidhe Mhòr — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Ardtower Caravan Park
Ardtower Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness
Raigmore Tower, Culloden Road, Inverness — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Castlehill House
Castlehill House — house in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Drumossie Hotel
Drumossie Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 3📷 5Where to eat & stay near Westhill
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Ardtower Caravan Park
Ardtower Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Drumossie Hotel
Drumossie Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Culloden House
Culloden House — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Kingsmills Hotel
Kingsmills Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Craigmonie Hotel
Craigmonie Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Inverness Youth Hostel
Inverness Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness
Imperial Bar, 1-9 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness
15-21 Queensgate, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
67 Church Street, Inverness
67 Church Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness
93-97 Academy Street, Inverness in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon
Commercial Bar, 84 High Street, Invergordon in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westhill?
- Westhill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 5BL).
- What is Westhill?
- Westhill — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Westhill?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 5BL.
- Is Westhill free to visit?
- Yes, Westhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westhill?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 5BL.