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Things to see in South Road (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
South Road is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Architecture (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are New Slains Castle, Buchan Ness Lighthouse and Inverugie Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.4916, -1.7915
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Architecture (3) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Hiking (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 197 km as the crow flies
What to see in South Road
The places in and around South Road, 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.
- New Slains CastleRuined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK8.8 km
- Buchan Ness LighthouseLighthouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK2.6 km
- Inverugie CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK4.4 km
- Formartine and Buchan WayGreat Trail in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- HM Prison PeterheadFormer prison in Scotland4 m
- Rattray Head lighthouseLighthouse in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK13 km
- Aberdeenshire Farming MuseumMuseum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom15 km
- Arbuthnot MuseumMuseum in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK1.8 km
- Cairn CattoNeolithic long cairn5.7 km
- St Olaf's ChurchChurch in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- Reform Tower, PeterheadArchitectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK444 m
- Erroll School HouseBuilding in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Longhaven Cliffs (Scottish Wildlife Trust)Protected area5.1 km
- Churchyard, Old St Peter's Church, South Road, PeterheadChurchyard in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK1.3 km
When to go to South Road
The best time to visit South Road 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 not6:59
- FebPossible9:06
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time14:01
- MayBest time16:18
- JunBest time17:40
- JulBest time17:06
- AugBest time15:01
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:57
- NovBetter not7:36
- DecPossible6:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19. 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 South Road
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 197 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
- Fraserburgh14 places26 km
- Distillery Road22 places36 km
- Aberdeen47 places40 km
- Sandyhill Road19 places47 km
- Kennethmont16 places59 km
- Stonehaven27 places65 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in South Road?
The best known: New Slains Castle, Buchan Ness Lighthouse, Inverugie Castle, Formartine and Buchan Way, HM Prison Peterhead. 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 South Road?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 19.
How do you get to South Road?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 197 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with South Road 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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