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Things to see in Stichill (United Kingdom): 17 places and when to go
Stichill is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (4), Architecture (2). The best known are Smailholm Tower, Floors Castle and Kelso Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.6372, -2.4604
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (11) · Nature (4) · Architecture (2) · Hiking (2) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 67 km as the crow flies
What to see in Stichill
The places in and around Stichill, 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.
- Smailholm TowerPeel tower at Smailholm in the Scottish Borders8.2 km
- Floors CastleCountry house in Roxburghshire, south-east Scotland3.6 km
- Kelso AbbeyRuined abbey in Kelso, Scotland, UK4.8 km
- Greenknowe TowerTower house near the village of Gordon, in the Scottish Borders8.5 km
- Hume CastleScottish castle (ruin)3.2 km
- Cessford CastleCastle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK15 km
- Wark on Tweed CastleRuined motte-and-bailey castle at the West end of Wark on Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK11 km
- Kelso BridgeBridge in Scottish Borders5.0 km
- St Cuthbert's WayLong-distance trail between Scotland and England14 km
- Brotherstone HillHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK9.5 km
- Carham HallCountry house in Carham, Northumberland, England, UK9.2 km
- Fogo BridgeBridge in Scottish Borders, Scotland12 km
- Hoselaw Loch and Din MossNature reserve near Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK12 km
- Peniel HeughHill in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK13 km
- Stichill KirkChurch building in Stichill, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK5 m
- Yetholm Mill, Kirk YetholmBuilding in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK15 km
- Saint Cuthbert's Way (Melrose to Kirk Yetholm)Hiking9.8 km
When to go to Stichill
The best time to visit Stichill 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 not7:23
- FebPossible9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:52
- MayBest time15:59
- JunBest time17:12
- JulBest time16:42
- AugBest time14:48
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:56
- DecPossible6:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47. In April, 17 of the 17 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 Stichill
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 67 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
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- Cranshaws18 places24 km
- Wooler22 places30 km
- Hawick22 places31 km
- Spittal28 places32 km
- Pencaitland41 places39 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Stichill?
The best known: Smailholm Tower, Floors Castle, Kelso Abbey, Greenknowe Tower, Hume Castle. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Stichill?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47.
How do you get to Stichill?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Stichill as the destination and these 17 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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