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Things to see in Cranshaws (United Kingdom): 18 places and when to go
Cranshaws is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (7), Mountains (5). The best known are Abbey St Bathans, Duns Castle and Edin's Hall Broch. 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 · 55.8488, -2.493
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (7) · Mountains (5) · Temples (2) · Hiking (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 56 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Meikle Says Law, at 533 m.
What to see in Cranshaws
The places in and around Cranshaws, 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.
- Abbey St BathansNature · Mountains6.4 km
- Duns CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK11 km
- Edin's Hall Broch2nd-century broch near Duns in the Borders of Scotland8.1 km
- Blanerne CastleCastle and tower house in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK15 km
- Meikle Says LawHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK11 km
- Bonkyll CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
- Dirrington Great LawMountain in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK6.9 km
- Gamelshiel CastleTower house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Innerwick CastleCastle in East Lothian, Scotland, UK13 km
- Stoneypath TowerTower house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK14 km
- Bonkyl ChurchArchitectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
- Cranshaws Parish ChurchChurch building in Cranshaws, United Kingdom2 m
- Twin LawHill in the Lammermuir Hills, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Cove HarbourArchitectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK14 km
- John Muir LinkHiking14 km
- Shannabank HillHill in Abbery St Bathans, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK6.0 km
- Southern Upland WayLong-distance footpath in Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK3.6 km
- Woodhall DeanProtected area10 km
When to go to Cranshaws
The best time to visit Cranshaws 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 time14:50
- 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, 18 of the 18 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 Cranshaws
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 56 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
- Stichill17 places24 km
- Pencaitland41 places25 km
- Galashiels23 places32 km
- Spittal28 places33 km
- Wooler22 places45 km
- Edinburgh215 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cranshaws?
The best known: Abbey St Bathans, Duns Castle, Edin's Hall Broch, Blanerne Castle, Meikle Says Law. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cranshaws?
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 Cranshaws?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 56 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cranshaws as the destination and these 18 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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