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Skene House

Skene House was originally built in the early 14th century (possibly the first stone-and-lime castle in Mar), and was extensively remodelled in 1680, some time around 1745, and between 1847 and 1850.

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Where is Skene House?

Skene House is in the parish of Skene and the county of Aberdeenshire.

Grid reference: NJ 76793 09747

Lat / long: 57.17772498, -2.38543015

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Weather at Skene House

9°C
max 9°C / min 8°C
17km/h S
1000mb
87%
40%
07:14 16:31

Moderate rain
Weather observed at Blackburn at 14:27

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Ancient sites near Skene House

Mill Of Fintray cursus

9.5km away

East Aquhorthies stone circle

11.6km away

Loch Of Leys crannog

13.5km away

Sheldon stone circle

16.2km away

Loanhead of Daviot stone circle

19.2km away

Fetteresso cursus

25.2km away

Tomnaverie stone circle

28.7km away

Purlieknowe cursus

32.8km away

Buchaam souterrain

37.6km away
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Pictish stones near Skene House

Nether Corskie Class I symbol stone

2.0km away

Kintore 4 Class I symbol stone

6.8km away

Kintore 1 Class I symbol stone

7.0km away

Kintore 2 Class I symbol stone

7.1km away

Kintore 3 Class I symbol stone

7.1km away

Kinellar Class I symbol stone

7.1km away

Monymusk Class II symbol stone

8.4km away

Broomend of Crichie Class I symbol stone

10.0km away

Keith Hall Class I symbol stone

10.5km away
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Pictish sites near Skene House

Parkhill silver chain

14.5km away

Nigg silver chain

19.1km away

Dunnicaer fort

27.5km away

Gaulcross hoard

59.0km away

Burghead fort

88.9km away

Norrie's Law hoard

108.2km away

Torvean silver chain

116.5km away

Traprain Law silver chain

136.0km away

Haddington silver chain

138.3km away
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Accommodation near Skene House

Bennachie Lodge Hotel
hotelInverurie
7.0km away
Holiday Inn Aberdeen West
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.1km away
Burnett Arms Hotel
hotelKemnay
7.4km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Westhill)
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.4km away
Swallow Thainstone House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInverurie
8.9km away
Craibstone Estate
hostelAberdeen
10.7km away
Thistle Aberdeen Airport
hotel, restaurant, barDyce
10.9km away
Speedbird Inn
hotelDyce
10.9km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport (Dyce)
hotel, restaurantDyce
10.9km away
Kintore Arms Hotel
hotelInverurie
11.3km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Skene House

Holiday Inn Aberdeen West
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.1km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Westhill)
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
7.4km away
Swallow Thainstone House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInverurie
8.9km away
Thistle Aberdeen Airport
hotel, restaurant, barDyce
10.9km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport (Dyce)
hotel, restaurantDyce
10.9km away
Maryculter House Hotel
hotel, restaurantMaryculter
12.8km away
Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel and Spa
hotel, bar, restaurantAberdeen
14.4km away
Premier Inn Aberdeen (Anderson Drive)
hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
14.5km away
Norwood Hall Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantCults
15.4km away
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBanchory
15.7km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 2:00 pm. Updated on the 14th of May 2010 at 10:00 pm.

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