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Places further afield

Within an 8 mile drive are a number of historic and natural beauty sites to explore and captivate the imagination.

Burn O’Vat

The Burn O'Vat, entered over stepping stones through a narrow gap, reveals a huge granite cauldron with smooth, curved walls and tumbling waterfall. An adjacent visitor centre describes the geology and ecology of the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Cambus O'May

Cambus O'May Bridge - restored Victorian suspension footbridge crossing the River Dee at a favourite swimming spot.

Dess Waterfall

Dess Waterfall is a picturesque destination about 3km west of Kincardine O'Neil. A moderate walk on paths, through woodland.

Dinnet Lochs - Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Dinnet Lochs - enjoy an 8 km walk around the larger of two kettle hole lochs within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Glen Tanar Estate - National Nature Reserve

Glen Tanar - designated a national nature reserve for its ancient Caledonian Pine Forest and the wildlife it supports. Above the forest, the heather moors rise to Mount Keen, the most easterly Munro. There is a visitor centre at Braeloine, close to the car park.

Peel Ring of Lumphanan

Peel Ring of Lumphanan - an earthwork, once with a timber castle and surrounded by a moat, was visited in 1296 by King Edward I of England during the Wars of Independence. Close by are places associated with the death of MacBeth, 200 years earlier.

Tomnaverie Stone Circle

Tomnaverie Stone Circle - features a large recumbent stone, flanked by two upright stones. The circle surrounds a burial cairn dating to about 4,500 years ago.

Belwade Farm - World Horse Welfare

World Horse Welfare works across the full spectrum of the horse world to improve welfare and the horse-human relationship through care, research, education and influence.
Visit Belwade Farm, visitor centre and bistro. Booking essential.

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