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Torphins

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Torphins

Torphins is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Aboyne, 31km from Dunnottar Castle.

Torphins is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,410, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Torphins 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 Torphins to your route.

About Torphins

Torphins ( tor-FINZ; Scottish Gaelic: Tòrr Fionn) is a village in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland which lies about 22 miles (35 km) west of Aberdeen. It is situated on the A980, about 7 miles (11 km) north-west of Banchory, and was once served by the Great North of Scotland Railway. With a population of around

Read more 1,400, it is one of the larger villages in Deeside.

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Torphins 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 Torphins located?

Torphins is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.1056 latitude, -2.6240 longitude.

What is the population of Torphins?

Torphins has a population of approximately 1,410 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,410
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.1056, -2.6240

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 Torphins

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Dunnottar Castle

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

31 km · about 35 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.

37 km · about 45 min 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

54 km · about 65 min 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Torphins

  • 38 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.
  • 54 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.
  • 63 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.

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 Torphins.

Aboyne

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 2,650

Banchory

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 km awayPop. 7,440

Alford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 km awayPop. 2,290

Kemnay

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

18 km awayPop. 3,830

Westhill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

21 km awayPop. 12,110

Peterculter

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km awayPop. 4,560

Kintore

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 km awayPop. 4,680

Blackburn

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 km awayPop. 2,980

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