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

7,560 Population
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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About Banchory

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

Population7,560

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population7,560
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates57.0517°, -2.4882°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (786 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.9°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.3° 67.9
Feb 4.2°C / 40°F 1.4° / 7° 59.6
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.9° 55.7
Apr 7.4°C / 45°F 3.9° / 11° 57.9
May 9.8°C / 50°F 6° / 13.7° 53.5
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9° / 16.1° 69.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.9° / 18.3° 70.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.1° 67.8
Sep 12.5°C / 55°F 9.1° / 15.9° 60.2
Oct 9.4°C / 49°F 6.5° / 12.3° 101.4
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F 3.6° / 8.9° 92.8
Dec 4°C / 39°F 1.5° / 6.5° 78.6
Banchory experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below United Kingdom avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates57.0517°N, 2.4882°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Nov 30, 1997.

Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 141 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 85 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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").

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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 - - - -
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carnegie Library0.0
Inglis Memorial Hall0.0
Inverbervie Library0.0
Kemnay Library0.0
Kintore Library0.0
Mearns Academy Library0.0
Peterculter Library0.0
Westhill Library0.0

Hotels in Banchory

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banchory Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
Burnett Arms
Raemoir House Hotel
The Douglas Arms Hotel
The Stag Hotel
Tor-na-Coille Hotel

Restaurants in Banchory

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Buchanan's Bistro
Derbar Indian Restaurant
Mamma Mia
Milton Brasserie
Raemoir Garden Restaurant
Rangoli Curry House
The Cowshed Restaurant & Takeaway
The Falls of Feugh

Cafes in Banchory

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birdhouse Cafe
Cafe 1702
J.G Ross
Morrisons Cafe
Raemoir Café
Ride Coffee House
Tease Coffee Bar
The Chatterbox
The Liberty Kitchen

Monuments in Banchory

4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Battle of Corrichie Monument
General Burnett Memorial Tower
Mercat Cross
Welcome to Banchory Stone

Castles in Banchory

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crathes Castle
Tilquhillie Castle

Theme Parks in Banchory

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellfield Amusements

Clinics in Banchory

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banchory Clinic

Dentists in Banchory

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banchory Dental Practice
Deeside Dental Care
Fountain Dental Group

Veterinaries in Banchory

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Woodside Veterinary Group

Train Stations in Banchory

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Milton of Crathes
Riverside Halt

Gas Stations in Banchory

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Morrisons
Tesco

Gyms in Banchory

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Unit Gym & Fitness

Golf Courses in Banchory

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banchory Golf Club
Inchmarlo Golf Driving Range
Inchmarlo Golf Resort

Breweries in Banchory

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
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.

AirportIATAType
Aberdeen International AirportABZLarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Leuchars Station AirfieldADXMedium 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 OfficeAddress
Banchory Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Banchory

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Banchory Christian Fellowship
Banchory Ternan West Parish Church
St Columba's RC Church
St Ternan's
Strachan Parish Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Banchory

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Banchory.

Name Description
Falls of Feugh

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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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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