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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 the banks of the rushing river, you might see the silvery flash of a salmon powering upstream.

Glen Tanar NNR lies within the Cairngorms National Park.

• 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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