Glen Tanar, Aboyne

Name: Glen Tanar
Address: Aboyne, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Aboyne

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Glen Tanar is a glen in Aberdeenshire, eastern Scotland, through which the Water of Tanar flows. Near the mouth of the glen, at Tower o' Ess, the Water of Tanar flows into the River Dee. This flows through Deeside into the North Sea at Aberdeen. Glen Tanar contains the third largest area of Caledonian Forest in Scotland, and is of national and European importance. It is around 18 miles East from the Queen's private residence at Balmoral Castle. ()

Coordinates: 57°1'12"N, 2°53'29"W

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Aboyne United Kingdom

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Glen Tanar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burn O'Vat, Muir of Dinnet, Mount Keen, Aboyne Castle.

4.9 miNW
Natural attraction, Canyon
Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms National Park
126 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Cairngorms National Park in Scotland lies a hidden geological marvel, the Burn O'Vat. This natural wonder, carved by ice and water over thousands of years, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the power of nature's...
4.8 miN
National park
Muir of Dinnet
123 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the Muir of Dinnet blends natural beauty with a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Declared a National Nature Reserve in 1977, this area covers...
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Keen, Cairngorms National Park
119 min walk • Mount Keen is a 939 m high mountain in Scotland and the most easterly Munro. It can be accessed from several directions, South from Glen Mark, North from Glen Tanar, and East to Braid Cairn. It is a moderate walk which is most popularly started by mountain bike, riding through the native Caledonian pine forest of Glen Tanar from Aboyne.
6 miNE
Forts and castles
Aboyne Castle, Aboyne
154 min walk • Aboyne Castle is a 13th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland 0.75 mi north of the town of Aboyne. The location of Aboyne Castle was selected for its strategic position near the River Dee and controlling the northern end of one of the Mounth crossings.
5.3 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Davan, Cairngorms National Park
135 min walk • Loch Davan is a small, triangular, freshwater loch approximately 5 mi northeast of Ballater, Scotland and lying immediately north of Loch Kinord. It is approximately 0.75 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole. The loch sits within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.
4.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Dinnet Oakwood, Cairngorms National Park
119 min walk • Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage.
4.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch Kinord, Cairngorms National Park
113 min walk • Loch Kinord is a small, freshwater loch at Muir of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland just north of the River Dee and 5 mi east of Ballater. The loch is also known as Loch Ceander and Loch Cannor. It is approximately 1 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole.
4.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Forest of Birse
122 min walk • The Forest of Birse is a remote upland area in the upper catchment of the Water of Feugh, which forms the south-western portion of the Parish of Birse, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
4.6 miN
Forts and castles
Kinord Castle, Cairngorms National Park
118 min walk • Kinord Castle, also known as Loch Kinord Castle, was a 14th-century castle on Castle Island in Loch Kinord to the south of Old Kinord, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
6.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Loch of Aboyne
169 min walk • Loch of Aboyne is a shallow, artificial formed, freshwater loch in Grampian, Scotland. It lies 1+1⁄4 miles northeast of Aboyne and 26 miles west-southwest of Aberdeen. An earthen dam was constructed around 1834 to retain the loch. It also served as a reservoir for a nearby mill.
3 miNW
Forts and castles
Dee Castle, Ballater
77 min walk • Dee Castle was a 15th-century castle, about 5 miles east of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and south of the River Dee. It may be known alternatively as Kinacoul Castle.