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Bennachie Visitor Centre

Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

About Bennachie Visitor Centre

The Bennachie Visitor Centre

offers visitors a great place to start an adventure around Bennachie Hill and provides information on the history of the area and lots more too!

Bennachie itself is a distinctive hill with several tops and can be seen from miles around. From short forest strolls to all day hikes there's something for all ages and abilities.

The Centre is also a great spot for a coffee or ice-cream - walking boots welcome.

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Where your Bennachie experience begins

An ideal starting point to explore Bennachie and it's natural and social history. Maps and guide books available to help you make the most of your visit.

We are a registered charity

The Bennachie Centre Trust is the Scottish registered charity responsible for the management and maintenance of the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Admission is free and all money raised through your donations and purchases at our coffee and gift shop goes towards maintaining and improving the Visitor Centre and toilet facilities.

Discovery and fun for all

There's always something new to discover at the Bennachie Visitor Centre. Events, workshops, discovery displays and exhibitions take place through the season.

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 10:00 - 16:30
  • Tuesday, 10:00 - 16:30
  • Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:30
  • Thursday, 10:00 - 16:30
  • Friday, 10:00 - 16:30
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 16:30
  • Sunday, 10:00 - 16:30

The visitor centre is open daily April to October 10am to 4.30pm

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (4-17) : Free
  • Adult (17-18+) : Free

Admission is free. Pay and display car park owned and managed by Forestry and Land Scotland

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

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Stopwatch IconTypical visit time less than an hour

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Contact Details

The Bennachie Visitor Centre
Pitcaple
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire
AB51 5HY
Scotland

Tel: 01467 681470

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