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Friockheim

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Friockheim

Friockheim is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Letham, 21km from Glamis Castle.

Friockheim is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,010, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Friockheim 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 Friockheim to your route.

About Friockheim

Friockheim (FREEK-um, ) is a town in Angus, Scotland dating from 1814. It lies between the towns of Arbroath, Brechin, Forfar and Montrose. Most of the village is in the parish of Kirkden but the eastern end lies in the parish of Kinnell.

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Where is Friockheim located?

Friockheim is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 56.6369 latitude, -2.6681 longitude.

What is the population of Friockheim?

Friockheim has a population of approximately 1,010 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,010
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
56.6369, -2.6681

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 Friockheim

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Glamis Castle

The childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, steeped in legend and set in the scenic Angus region of Scotland.

21 km · about 25 min drive

museum

V&A Dundee

Scotland's first design museum in a striking Kengo Kuma waterfront building, celebrating the country's rich design heritage.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

St Andrews

Historic university town and home of golf, with a ruined cathedral, medieval castle and the world-famous Old Course links.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Dunnottar Castle

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

45 km · about 50 min drive

restaurant

Anstruther Fish Bar

Multiple UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year winner on the harbourfront of the East Neuk's prettiest fishing town, frying haddock landed along the Fife coast. Eat on the sea wall watching the boats.

46 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Cairnwell Pass

The 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Friockheim

  • 53 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.
  • 71 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 Friockheim.

Letham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 1,650

Arbroath

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 23,640

Brechin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 7,230

Forfar

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 13,970

Carnoustie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 11,310

Montrose

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 11,730

Hillside

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

17 km awayPop. 1,170

Monifieth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 km awayPop. 8,210

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