Further afield & Day trips
Burn O’ Vat
Just 10 minutes away you can park at the Burn O’ Vat Visitor Centre. Paths are available to the Burn `o Vat, onto Parkin’s Moss, around Loch Kinord, from Dinnet village and between Lochs Kinord and Davan.
Ballater
This picturesque Victorian village is a short drive away (approx 25 minutes) sitting in the heart of majestic Royal Deeside . One of Scotland’s most scenic visitor spots, you will find many castles located close by, the most famous being Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of the Royal Family, described by Queen Victoria as ‘my dear paradise in the Highlands’. Other castles close by include Braemar Castle, Crathes Castle and Craigievar Castle.
Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle is located just over half an hour away, near Banchory. This 16th century castle stands against a backdrop of rolling hills and set within its own glorious gardens. Crathes Castle is every inch the classic Scottish tower house.
Drum Castle
Just a little further along the road from Crathes Castle you will find Drum Castle, which is one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses. On the grounds you will find Drums exquisite chapel that was built in the 1500s.
Cambus O May Suspension Bridge
The suspension bridge at Cambus O’ May was built in 1905 to replace a ferry that helped passengers cross the River Dee just east of Ballater. The suspension bridge is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting Victorian sites on Royal Deeside. Located around 17 minutes from the Glen Tanar Estate.
Deeside Gliding club
Set in the bank of the River Dee, Deeside Gliding Club deally placed to take full advantage of the surrounding Cairngorm Mountains to allow for some of the best gliding in Europe. If not taking part in the gliding, this is the perfect picnic spot to enjoy some lunch while watching the gliders go by.
Balmoral Cairns
Most of us have heard about Balmoral Castle and know that the Royal Family own it and visit it regularly for holidays. What is not so well known is that there is a really interesting woodland trail round the grounds of the Estate. This walk takes you past most of the impressive cairns that Queen Victoria had erected in honour of her family as well as a pyramid in honour of Albert who died at the age of 42.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
This is the perfect starting point if you are visiting the Cairns. The car park is situated just 34 minutes away from the Glen Tanar Estate, and what better way to kick start your adventure than with a tour of the distillery that ends with a nip of their whisky.