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Things to see in Spittal of Glenshee (United Kingdom): 32 places and when to go
Spittal of Glenshee is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (29), Nature (28), Hiking (2). The best known are Glas Maol, Càrn a' Gheòidh and Càrn Aosda. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.815, -3.4599
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 96 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Glas Maol, at 1,068 m.
What to see in Spittal of Glenshee
The places in and around Spittal of Glenshee, 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.
- Glas Maol1068m high mountain in Scotland8.5 km
- Càrn a' GheòidhScottish mountain6.5 km
- Càrn AosdaMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK9.3 km
- The CairnwellScottish mountain7.6 km
- An Socach944m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Glas Tulaichean1051m high mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK8.2 km
- Cairn of Claise1064m high mountain in Scotland11 km
- Carn an Tuirc1019m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Beinn Iutharn Mhòr1045m high mountain in Scotland11 km
- MayarMountain in Angus, Scotland, UK14 km
- Tolmount958m high mountain in Scotland14 km
- Tom Buidhe957m high mountain in Angus, Scotland, UK13 km
- Carn an Righ1029m high mountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK11 km
- Càrn BhacMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Creag Leacach988m high mountain in Scotland6.2 km
- Mount BlairMountain in Angus, and Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK9.3 km
- Monega HillMountain in Angus, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Badandun Hill740m high mountain in Angus, Scotland, UK10 km
- BawhelpsMountain in Angus, Scotland, UK12 km
- Carn a'Gheoidh - Carn nan SacMountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK6.8 km
- Cateran TrailGreat Trail in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK13 km
- Creag Leacach SW TopMountain in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK5.6 km
- Tolmount - Crow CraigiesMountain in Angus, Scotland, UK15 km
- Druim MorMountain in Angus, Scotland, UK11 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Finalty Hill, Little Glas Maol, Duchray Hill (Mealna Letter), Mid Hill, Monamenach
- History: Forter Castle, Dalnaglar Castle
- Mountains: Gulabin Lodge
When to go to Spittal of Glenshee
The best time to visit Spittal of Glenshee 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 not7:08
- FebPossible9:11
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:57
- MayBest time16:11
- JunBest time17:30
- JulBest time16:56
- AugBest time14:56
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:44
- DecPossible6:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30. In April, 32 of the 32 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 Spittal of Glenshee
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 96 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
- Kirriemuir16 places23 km
- Ballater32 places29 km
- Aberfeldy29 places32 km
- Brechin25 places45 km
- Kingussie29 places45 km
- Perth, Scotland39 places46 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Spittal of Glenshee?
The best known: Glas Maol, Càrn a' Gheòidh, Càrn Aosda, The Cairnwell, An Socach. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Spittal of Glenshee?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 30.
How do you get to Spittal of Glenshee?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Spittal of Glenshee as the destination and these 32 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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