Linn of Dee
A torrent where the River Dee rushes through a narrow rock gorge west of Braemar. A stone bridge spans the gap, and ancient Scots pine forest surrounds it.
The Linn of Dee lies about 10 km west of Braemar. Here the River Dee is squeezed into a rock gorge only a meter or two wide. The current is fierce, forming a series of deep pools and small waterfalls. A granite bridge, opened by Queen Victoria in 1857, spans the gorge mouth. A short loop trail runs from the car park through Scots pine forest to the bridge, taking about 30 to 40 minutes. In autumn you can often see salmon leaping upstream. The site belongs to the Mar Lodge Estate, owned by the National Trust for Scotland, and it is the starting point for walks deep into the Cairngorms and the Derry Burn valley. Nearby, you can walk to a deer habitat in the glen. The car park charges a fee. The gorge rocks are slippery, and you should never go into the water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Braemar & Braemar Gathering
- Braemar Castle
- Glenshee Ski Centre
- Lochnagar
- Balmoral Castle
- Crathie Kirk
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Corgarff Castle