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Westhill

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Westhill

Westhill is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Blackburn, 24km from Dunnottar Castle.

Westhill is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 12,110, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Westhill 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 Westhill to your route.

About Westhill

Westhill is a suburban town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, located 7 miles (11 km) west of the city of Aberdeen. As of 2022, it has a population of 11,750, making it one of the largest towns in Aberdeenshire. The town is a blend of villages and farms that were gradually incorporated during its expansion in the latter

Read more half of the 20th century, most notably Elrick. It has a swimming pool, shopping centre, library, golf club and nature reserve.

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Where is Westhill located?

Westhill is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.1526 latitude, -2.2797 longitude.

What is the population of Westhill?

Westhill has a population of approximately 12,110 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
12,110
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.1526, -2.2797

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 Westhill

5 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.

24 km · about 25 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

58 km · about 65 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.

59 km · about 70 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Westhill

  • 58 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.
  • 75 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.

Nearby Destinations

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