Banchory, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Banchory is a small city in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 7,560. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Banchory
Banchory is a burgh or town in Aberdeenshire, historically in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is about 18 miles (29 km) west of Aberdeen, near where the Feugh River meets the River Dee.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,560 |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.0517°, -2.4882° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (786 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Banchory
Banchory is a small city in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 7,560. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Banchory
Banchory has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 57.0517°N, 2.4882°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in |
Banchory has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and April the driest (2.0").
Schools in Banchory
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill of Banchory School | - | - | - | - |
| Crathes School | - | - | - | - |
| Banchory Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Banchory Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Banchory Nursery | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Banchory
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatest Hits Non-Stop | - | MP3 160 kbps | |
| NOW Radio 80s | 80's, 80s | MP3 | |
| Radio North Angus | - | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Mearns FM | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Pure Beat Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Original 106 | adult contemporary, pop music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Banchory
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Heritage Centre & Museum | ||||
| Alford Valley Railway | ||||
| Banchory Museum | ||||
| Carnegie Inverurie Museum | ||||
| Garioch Heritage Centre | ||||
| Grampian Transport Museum | ||||
| Maggie Law Maritime Museum | ||||
| Mill of Benholm | ||||
| The Bus Collection At Alford | ||||
| The Grassic Gibbon Centre |
Libraries in Banchory
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inglis Memorial Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Inverbervie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kemnay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kintore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mearns Academy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Peterculter Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Westhill Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Banchory
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Banchory
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Banchory
9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Banchory
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Banchory
2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Banchory
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Banchory
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Banchory
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Banchory
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Banchory
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Banchory
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Banchory
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Banchory
3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Banchory
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Brewery | ||||
| Deeside Brewery |
Ski Resorts Near Banchory
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garthdee Ski Centre | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Banchory
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen International Airport | ABZ | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | ADX | Medium Airport |
| Aboyne Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Baldardo Field | - | Small Airport |
| Boyndie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Easter Nether Cabra Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forfar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hatton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Insch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Laurencekirk | - | Small Airport |
| Longside Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Montrose Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Netherley Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Old Meldrum | - | Small Airport |
| Pittodrie-House | - | Small Airport |
| Viewfield Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Whiterashes Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Banchory
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Banchory Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Banchory
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Banchory Christian Fellowship | |
| Banchory Ternan West Parish Church | |
| St Columba's RC Church | |
| St Ternan's | |
| Strachan Parish Church |
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Waterfalls Near Banchory
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Banchory.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Falls of Feugh |
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Banchory has a population of 7,560 residents and is located in United Kingdom..
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Banchory has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.
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