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Glen Tanar

Glen Tanar provides a great opportunity to explore Scotland's classic Caledonian pine forest in search of its elusive wildlife. A darting red squirrel or an acrobatic Scottish crossbill might be above your head as you wander through ancient trees or, from

• Best time to visit

  April to June for bird watching, July to September to see the heather in flower.
  

• Getting there

  Three miles southwest of Aboyne, off the B976. Bus service to Aboyne.
  

• Visitor facilities

  Visitor centre with Ranger service in summer, reduced service in winter. There's a network of waymarked paths and tracks suitable for walking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and pony trekking.
  

• Contact

  "Glen Tanar Ranger Service, Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5EU. Tel: 01339 886072. www.glentanar.co.uk
  SNH, 16-17 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE. Tel: 01224 642863."
  
  

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