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Bennachie is one of the best known and most popular places to visit in north east Scotland.
Bennachie is a distinctive hill with several tops and can be seen from miles around.
The Bennachie Centre is an excellent start to your visit. While you're there learn about the history of the area and the people who lived and worked on the hill. It’s a great place for children of all ages - there's lots to learn about and play with.
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For children
- Enjoy the rubbing posts on the Discovery Trail -collect your paper and crayons from the Bennachie Centre.
- The forest walks are great for children to walk round and explore, with freedom to run around safely.
- There’s lots to play with and learn about in the Bennachie Centre too.
Events & Education
We can help organise events for your school or group, either here or elsewhere in Moray and Aberdeenshire. Contact us for more details.
Bailies of Bennachie are running a series of guided walks throughout 2012. These include walk to a waterfall, the English Quarry, the Turf Table, to Mither Tap and many more. See their website for more details.
Explore other places
- There are many forests in north east Scotland to explore after you have been to Bennachie.
- Close to Bennachie is Pitfichie where you can walk, horse ride or mountain bike. For keen bikers, there is a cross country route and a downhill route.
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