Hill of Goauch

Hill of Goauch is a peak in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland, Scotland and has an elevation of 1,106 feet. Hill of Goauch is situated nearby to the locality Croftfoddie, as well as near the village Strachan.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Scolty Hill and Glen o’ Dee Hospital.

Scolty Hill

Peak

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Scolty Hill is a small hill south of the Deeside town, Banchory. Its best known feature is the 20m tall tower monument, built in 1840 as a memorial to General William Burnett who fought alongside Wellington.

Glen o’ Dee Hospital

Hospital

Glen o' Dee Hospital is situated in the west end of Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a small community hospital that provides services for the population of Royal Deeside supported by local GPs. It is managed by NHS Grampian.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Strachan and Banchory.

Strachan

Village

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Strachan is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland that lies along the Water of Feugh, a tributary of the River Dee, Aberdeenshire, a few miles southwest of Banchory.

Banchory

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Banchory is a town in Aberdeenshire, with a population in 2016 of 7560. It's in the scenic Dee valley 18 miles west of Aberdeen, and its main visitor attraction is Crathes Castle. It's also a good base for visiting Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park.