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Things to see in Fraserburgh (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Fraserburgh is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Architecture (3), Nature (2). The best known are Mormond Hill, Pitsligo Castle and Inverallochy Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.6976, -2.0059
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Architecture (3) · Nature (2) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 212 km as the crow flies
What to see in Fraserburgh
The places in and around Fraserburgh, 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.
- Mormond HillHill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Pitsligo CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK6.0 km
- Inverallochy CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Castle of RattrayCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- Memsie CairnChambered cairn in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK5.9 km
- Crimond ChurchChurch building in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Strichen stone circleStone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Wine TowerHill castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK192 m
- Fraserburgh Breakwater LightLighthouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK907 m
- Mormond White HorseGeoglyph on the side of Mormond Hill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland11 km
- Museum of Scottish LighthousesMuseum in a former lighthouse, Kinnaird Head, Scotland4 m
- Kinnaird Head LighthouseFormer lighthouse based on a previous tower house, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK119 m
- BrewDogBrewery1.6 km
- Loch of Strathbeg Nature ReserveProtected area11 km
When to go to Fraserburgh
The best time to visit Fraserburgh 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 not6:56
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:02
- MayBest time16:20
- JunBest time17:44
- JulBest time17:08
- AugBest time15:03
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:34
- DecPossible6:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16. In April, 14 of the 14 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 Fraserburgh
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 212 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
- South Road14 places26 km
- Sandyhill Road19 places31 km
- Distillery Road22 places44 km
- Kennethmont16 places59 km
- Aberdeen47 places59 km
- Dufftown41 places72 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Fraserburgh?
The best known: Mormond Hill, Pitsligo Castle, Inverallochy Castle, Castle of Rattray, Memsie Cairn. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Fraserburgh?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 16.
How do you get to Fraserburgh?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 212 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Fraserburgh as the destination and these 14 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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