Insch
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.342, -2.615 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NJ 63 28 |
| Population: | 2,320 |
| Dialling code: | 01464 |
Insch is a small village in Aberdeenshire in north‑east Scotland, set roughly between Inverurie and Huntly on the line into Aberdeen. It functions as a rural service centre with shops, a primary school and community facilities; agriculture and local businesses remain important, while the railway and good road links mean many people commute to the city for work.
The village sits in the shadow of Bennachie, a distinctive hill range popular with walkers and of archaeological interest, which helps give Insch a strong outdoor and community feel. Local events, an active voluntary sector and small‑scale enterprises keep the social life lively, so it combines a relaxed country character with decent connections to the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Insch
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Inverurie 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Westhill 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Ellon 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- West Garioch Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Rothienorman Place 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Alford Place 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Huntly Place 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Inverurie Place 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Kemnay Place 9.7 miles15.7 km
Example postcodes in Insch
AB52 6JD, AB52 6JQ, AB52 6XF, AB52 6HB, AB52 6JJ, AB52 6SZ, AB52 6PG, AB52 6WX, AB52 6TW … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 18.4 miles29.5 km
- Inverness Airport 55 miles88.5 km
- Insch Railway Station 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Huntly Railway Station 9.2 miles14.9 km
Hotels near Insch Ad
- Commercial Hotel (Insch) 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Macdonald Pittodrie House 4 4.9 miles7.8 km
- The Sidings Inverurie 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Forbes Arms Hotel 8 miles12.9 km
- Bennachie Lodge Hotel in Kemnay 3 10 miles16 km
- Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality 4 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Insch
- Insch School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bennachie Hill 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Castle Forbes Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Warthill House Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Correen Hills Mountains 8 miles12.9 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Blairs Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Hall Forest Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Mayen House Estate 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Findrack House Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Midmar Castle Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km