Torphins
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.107, -2.621 |
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| OS grid ref: | NJ 62 01 |
| Population: | 1,410 |
| Dialling code: | 01330 (Banchory) |
Torphins is a small village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, sitting on the gentle rolling countryside of Royal Deeside and within easy reach of the foothills of the Cairngorms. It feels typically rural and scenic, with lanes, riverside walks and easy access to nearby towns such as Banchory and the city of Aberdeen, making it a quiet base for outdoor pursuits and country life.
Locally the village retains a strong community feel with independent shops, a village hall, pubs and active volunteer groups; its economy mixes farming, local services and tourism rather than heavy industry. Historically the area grew around rural trades and agriculture, and today visitors and residents alike enjoy the peaceful character, nearby whisky and rural heritage and a calendar of community events and outdoor activities.
Postcode districts covering Torphins
Most populated places nearby
- Aberdeen 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Inverurie 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Westhill 12.6 miles20.2 km
- Stonehaven 17.8 miles28.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Lumphanan Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Banchory and Mid Deeside Ward 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Banchory Place 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Aboyne Place 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Westhill and District Ward 8 miles12.9 km
- Tarland Place 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Alford Place 9.3 miles14.9 km
Example postcodes in Torphins
AB31 4JR, AB31 4DZ, AB31 4HL, AB31 4GT, AB31 4GQ, AB31 4UE, AB31 4GH, AB31 4GE, AB31 4HH … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Inverness Airport 61.1 miles98.4 km
- Inverurie Railway Station 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Insch Railway Station 15.9 miles25.6 km
Hotels near Torphins Ad
- Banchory Lodge Hotel 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Douneside House 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Commercial Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Stag Hotel 2 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Burnett Arms Hotel 3 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland 2 9 miles14.5 km
Schools in Torphins
- Torphins School Primary
Local points of interest
- Craigmyle House Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Findrack House Estate 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Borrowston House Estate 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Blackhall Castle Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Midmar Castle Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Invery House Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Dunecht House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Forest of Birse Forest 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Castle Forbes Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Deecastle Estate 12 miles19.4 km
- Bennachie Hill 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Blairs Wood Forest 12.4 miles19.9 km