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Charlestown of Aberlour

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Charlestown of Aberlour

Charlestown of Aberlour sits on the route: 10 minutes from Rothes, 45km from Loch Morlich.

Charlestown of Aberlour is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,020, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Charlestown of Aberlour sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Charlestown of Aberlour to your route.

About Charlestown of Aberlour

Aberlour railway station served the village of Aberlour, Scotland, from 1863 to 1965.

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Where is Charlestown of Aberlour located?

Charlestown of Aberlour is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.4708 latitude, -3.2251 longitude.

What is the population of Charlestown of Aberlour?

Charlestown of Aberlour has a population of approximately 1,020 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,020
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.4708, -3.2251

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Charlestown of Aberlour

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

The Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)

Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.

31 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Bow Fiddle Rock

Sea arch shaped like the tip of a fiddle bow, a short walk from the village of Portknockie on the Moray coast. At dawn the quartzite arch glows pink and doubles in the still water; dolphins pass close inshore.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Grampian Transport Museum

Acclaimed motoring museum in Alford, Aberdeenshire, with everything from steam locomotives to supercars, plus its own outdoor test track used for summer motoring events.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Loch Morlich

Beautiful freshwater loch in the Cairngorms with a sandy beach backed by ancient pine forest and views to the Cairngorm mountains.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Balmoral Castle

A large estate in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, serving as one of the residences of the British royal family since 1852.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cairngorm Mountain Funicular

A funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Loch an Eilein

A serene Cairngorms loch with a ruined island castle, ringed by an easy ancient Caledonian forest walk near Aviemore.

51 km · about 60 min drive

ancient ruins

Clava Cairns

A serene cluster of 4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones near Inverness, beloved by Outlander fans.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Charlestown of Aberlour

  • 31 kmThe Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.
  • 48 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.
  • 53 kmChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 67 kmCairnwell PassThe highest main road in Britain at 670m, where the A93 crosses the Grampians at Glenshee between Braemar and the ski centre. The famously steep Devil's Elbow hairpins lie just below the summit.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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