Glen Tanar
A private estate and national nature reserve near Aboyne, protecting one of the largest surviving areas of ancient Caledonian pine forest in Scotland.
Glen Tanar lies southwest of Aboyne. It is a private estate and national nature reserve with one of the largest surviving native Caledonian pine forests in Scotland, home to red squirrels, pine martens and the endangered capercaillie. Several clearly marked loop trails start from the visitor centre near Bridge of Tanar. The short loops take about an hour, while the longer ones lead deep into the glen toward the upper reaches of the River Tanar. The estate also has a Victorian ballroom and a small chapel. Parking is charged, the visitor centre opens seasonally, and hunting-season restrictions may apply in parts of the forest, so please follow the signs.
Opening hours
Open all day (visitor center seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Cambus o' May Suspension Bridge
- Burn o' Vat
- Ballater
- Loch Muick
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Crathie Kirk
- Balmoral Castle
- Corgarff Castle