Insch
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.342, -2.615 |
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| 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
Neighbouring places
- West Garioch Ward 3 miles
- Huntly, Strathbogie and Howe of Alford Ward 4.4 miles
- Rothienorman Place 7.4 miles
- Alford Place 8.2 miles
- Huntly Place 9.7 miles
- Inverurie Place 9.7 miles
- Kemnay Place 9.7 miles
Example postcodes in Insch
AB52 6XF, AB52 6JJ, AB52 6HJ, AB52 6HU, AB52 6JD, AB52 6JX, AB52 6HR, AB52 6LG, AB52 6WP … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 18.4 miles
- Inverness Airport 55 miles
- Insch Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Huntly Railway Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Insch Ad
- Leslie Castle 3 2.8 miles
- Macdonald Pittodrie House 4 4.9 miles
- Haughton Arms Hotel 8.3 miles
- Strathburn Hotel Inverurie 4 9 miles
- Strathburn Hotel 9 miles
- Banks Of Ury 2 10 miles
Schools in Insch
- Insch School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bennachie Hill 4.4 miles
- Castle Forbes Estate 5.2 miles
- Warthill House Estate 5.2 miles
- Correen Hills Mountains 8 miles
- Huntly Lodge Estate 9.7 miles
- Blairs Wood Forest 11 miles
- Hall Forest Forest 11.7 miles
- Mayen House Estate 12.5 miles
- Ardmeallie House Estate 13.5 miles
- Ardmiddle House Estate 13.6 miles
- Findrack House Estate 14.5 miles
- Midmar Castle Estate 15.2 miles