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Dyce

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Dyce

Dyce is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Kingswells, 29km from Dunnottar Castle.

Dyce is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,730, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dyce 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 Dyce to your route.

About Dyce

Dyce (Scottish Gaelic: Deis) is a suburb town of Aberdeen, Scotland, situated on the River Don about 6 mi (10 km) northwest of the city centre. It is best known as the location of Aberdeen Airport.

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What are the best things to do in Dyce?

Dyce offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dyce located?

Dyce is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.2052 latitude, -2.1768 longitude.

What is the population of Dyce?

Dyce has a population of approximately 5,730 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,730
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.2052, -2.1768

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 Dyce

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Dunnottar Castle

A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.

29 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Pennan

A single row of white cottages squeezed between red sandstone cliffs and the sea, reached by a steep hairpin lane off the B9031. Star of the 1983 film Local Hero. Its red phone box is now listed.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Dyce

  • 64 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.

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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dyce.

Kingswells

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 4,750

Blackburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,980

Newmacher

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,510

Aberdeen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 198,590

Westhill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 12,110

Balmedie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,520

Cults

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 3,500

Kintore

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 4,680

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