Glen Tanar

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Glen Tanar is a National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire, covering 42 km². The county has seven National Nature Reserves; this is one. It lies inside the Cairngorms National Park. Other National Nature Reserves nearby include Dinnet Oakwood and Muir of Dinnet.

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Photo of the Cairngorms, a National Park in Scotland.

Cairngorms

You’re inside itNational Park near Aviemore

Britain's biggest national park — a high granite plateau of arctic tundra, ancient Caledonian pinewood and free-flowing rivers.

Photo: Cambus o' May Bridge, a viewpoint near Dinnet in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.

Cambus o' May Bridge

Viewpoint near Dinnet

Elegant white suspension footbridge over the Dee between Ballater and Dinnet, restored after flood damage.

3.3 km NW

Photo: Burn o' Vat, a viewpoint near Dinnet in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.

Burn o' Vat

Viewpoint near Dinnet

Vast glacial pothole cavern in the Muir of Dinnet reserve, reached by a short gorge walk.

4.5 km NW

Photo of Fish Shop, a restaurant near Ballater in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.

Fish Shop

Restaurant near Ballater

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Photo of Ballater, a village in the Cairngorms, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.

Ballater

Victorian planned village on the River Dee, the nearest town to Balmoral with a restored railway station and royal warrant shops.

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Photo of Tomnaverie, a stone circle near Tarland, Aberdeenshire, north east Scotland.

Tomnaverie

Stone circle near Tarland

Tomnaverie, stone circle

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