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 situated in the Scottish Highlands and offers several notable sites for visitors. You can explore the historic Culloden Battlefield memorial and the Barn Church at Culloden. The area also features Culloden House, Daviot Castle, and Castle Stuart for further exploration.
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.