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Opening times and prices

Burghead Well is free to visit

Open

From 1 April to 30 September:

  • The key can be collected from the Visitor Centre between 12pm and 4pm, daily.

From 1 October to 31 March and when the Visitor Centre is closed:

  • The key is available from the Bothy Bistro, Grant Street in Burghead. Check The Bothy Bistro website for information on the opening times.

Closed: 25 and 26 December, 1 and 2 January

How to get here

On King Street, Burghead. Signposted at the north end of Grant Street in the village.

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Journey planners

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Address

Kings Street
Burghead
IV30 5XA

National Grid reference:

NJ 110 691

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