Girnock Burn

Girnock Burn is a stream in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland, Scotland. Girnock Burn is situated nearby to the locality Coilacriech, as well as near the hamlet Bridge of Gairn.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Birkhall and Knock Castle.

Birkhall

Manor estate

Photo: Alan Findlay, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Birkhall is a 210 km2 estate on Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, owned by King Charles III. It is located alongside the River Muick to the south-west of Ballater.

Knock Castle

Castle

Photo: Camer01, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Knock Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It is typical of the traditional type of residence of a laird, a Scottish landed gentleman.

Victoria Barracks

Military installation

Photo: Stanley Howe, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Victoria Barracks is a military installation in Ballater, Scotland. Victoria Barracks is situated 2½ miles northeast of Girnock Burn.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ballater and Tullich.

Ballater

Photo: Karora, Public domain.

Ballater is a town in Aberdeenshire about 25 miles west of Aberdeen. It grew up as resort town in the Victorian era and in 2022 had a population of 1400.

Tullich is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is known as the birthplace of St. Nathalan and also as the site of some noted Pictish stones. The church is the site of a ruined church, built in around 1400. Tullich is situated 4 miles northeast of Girnock Burn.

Crathie

Village

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Crathie is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It stands on the north bank of the River Dee. Abergeldie Castle is 1 mile away. It was built around 1550 and had 19th century additions. Crathie is situated 4½ miles west of Girnock Burn.

Girnock Burn

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Girnock Water”
Category: body of water
Location: Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

57.03333° or 57° 2′ north

Longitude

-3.1° or 3° 6′ west

Elevation

1,424 feet (434 metres)

Open location code

9C9R2WM2+82

GeoNames ID

2648629

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Coilacriech and Bridge of Gairn.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Creag Phiobaid and Birkhall.

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