Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Banchory (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Crathes Castle, Scolty Hill, and Banchory Ternan East Church. Also, be sure to include Kinneskie Road drill hall in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Banchory (Scotland).
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Crathes Castle
Castle in Crathes, Scotland. Crathes Castle is a 16th-century castle near Banchory in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland. It is in the historic county of Kincardineshire. This harled castle was built by the Burnetts of Leys and was held in that family for almost 400 years. The castle and grounds are owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland and are open to the public.[1]
Address: Crathes Estate, Banchory, AB31 5QJ, Banchory
Scolty Hill
Hill in Scotland. Scolty Hill is a small hill south of the Deeside town, Banchory. Its best known feature is the 20m tall tower monument, built in 1840 as a memorial to General William Burnett who fought alongside Wellington. The tower was restored in 1992 and a viewing platform added by the Rotary Club of Banchory-Ternan. It enjoys splendid views over Banchory, the Dee Valley and the Grampian Mountains, which surround the hill. This encourages thousands of visitors each year. It is popular for tourists, locals and mountain bikers.
Part of the hill is owned by the Forestry Commission, the other part is owned by local landowner Ron Middleton.
Recent forestry work has meant that many visitors are not allowed on some paths for safety purposes. However, once this is completed the Scolty Woodland Park Association plan on recreating some of the paths on the hill and local mountain bikers also plan on creating a downhill mountain bike track, similar to the one at Pitfichie.[2]
Banchory Ternan East Church
Village hall in Banchory, Scotland. Banchory Ternan East Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, a member of the Presbyterian Church. The church building is located in Station Road, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland. The church today serves the east parish of the town of Banchory in Royal Deeside.[3]
Kinneskie Road drill hall
The Kinneskie Road drill hall is a former military installation near Banchory, Scotland.[4]