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Things to see in Craighouse (United Kingdom): 19 places and when to go
Craighouse is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (5), History (5). The best known are Bunnahabhain distillery, Caol Ila distillery and Beinn an Òir. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.8327, -5.9517
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (5) · History (5) · Food and drink (4) · Architecture (3) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 162 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Beinn an Òir, at 785 m.
What to see in Craighouse
The places in and around Craighouse, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bunnahabhain distilleryWhisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK12 km
- Caol Ila distilleryScotch whisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom10 km
- Beinn an ÒirScottish Paps of Jura peak8.4 km
- Jura distilleryWhisky distillery on Jura, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK1 m
- Beinn ShiantaidhMountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK7.9 km
- Beinn a' ChaolaisMountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK7.5 km
- Claggain BayBay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK15 km
- Claig CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK7.0 km
- Ardnahoe distilleryScotch whisky distillery on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
- Dubh Bheinn530 metre high hill on Jura, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- Dunlossit HouseArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Port Askaig HotelBuilding in Port Askaig, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Skervuile lighthouseLighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK8.8 km
- Memorial Cross, Dunlossit House, Port Askaig, IslayArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.9 km
- Sgòrr nam FaoileannHill on Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK11 km
- An CladachHiking9.9 km
- Loch na MileBay on the south-east of Jura, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK4.6 km
- McArthur's Head LighthouseLighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Corran River BridgeBridge on Jura, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, carries the A846 road across Corran River5.3 km
When to go to Craighouse
The best time to visit Craighouse is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:20
- FebPossible9:17
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:53
- MayBest time16:01
- JunBest time17:15
- JulBest time16:44
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:54
- DecPossible6:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Craighouse
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 162 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bowmore26 places23 km
- Scalasaig7 places30 km
- Tarbert16 places34 km
- Barrmor View24 places45 km
- Campbeltown22 places48 km
- Isle of Arran22 places57 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Craighouse?
The best known: Bunnahabhain distillery, Caol Ila distillery, Beinn an Òir, Jura distillery, Beinn Shiantaidh. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Craighouse?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 44.
How do you get to Craighouse?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 162 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Craighouse as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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