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Dinnet

A small village which packs a punch, Dinnet wows its visitors with idyllic vistas, rugged crags and luscious lochs.  It’s particularly popular with holiday-makers due to its ideal situation next to the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and the Glen Tanar and Dinnet Estates and amenities including hotel, restaurant and antique shop.

Dinnet will inspire you with a host of walking opportunities and stunning lochs and vistas.

A small village which packs a punch, Dinnet wows its visitors with idyllic vistas, rugged crags and luscious lochs.  It’s particularly popular with holiday-makers due to its ideal situation next to the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and the Glen Tanar and Dinnet Estates and amenities including hotel, restaurant and antique shop.


It has royal connections, with Queen Victoria having been an avid fan and visitor.  Dinnet also has a rich literary history.  The great romantic poet Byron, for example, spent time here as a boy and later encapsulated its beauty in his verse.


A magical mecca for wildlife, the reserve is classified as an area of special scientific interest and there’s a good chance of spotting osprey, deer, damselflies and even an otter.


There are many sites to explore for the budding historian and archaeologist too with hidden gems such as the Kinord Cross, Tomnaverie Stone Circle, Burn O’Vat and the Tullich Symbol Stone.  The Crannog at the north end of the Loch Kinord is said to be once a prison, affording inmates some of the best views in Britain.


Outdoor activities such as golf, skiing, walking, mountain biking, fishing, shooting and stalking are popular here.

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Places of interest

Accommodation

East Millfield - Glen Tanar

East Millfield is on the Glen road just along the road from its sister cottage, West Millfield. A listed building, East Millfield is an elegant, traditional cottage which has been completely and stylishly rebuilt from two cottages to create a... read more

East Millfield - Glen Tanar

East Millfield is on the Glen road just along the road from its sister cottage, West Millfield. A listed building, East Millfield is an elegant, traditional cottage which has been completely and stylishly rebuilt from two cottages to create a large luxury holiday cottage. Equipped accordingly, with two fridges, two dishwashers, and an en suite for every bedroom, the cottage is tastefully decorated in warm, neutral tones. Furnishings are in hand-picked, designer fabrics. Features such as the banisters are hewn from local oak. Bespoke local artwork and nature-themed fixtures and fabrics adorn the cottage, from the bedrooms, to the antler-chandelier in the hallway, made especially for the space.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886451

Brooks House, Glen Tanar Estate, AB34 5EU
Dinnet
AB34 5EU

Accommodation

Braehead - Glen Tanar

Braehead Lodge is a new, stylish renovation comprising a thoughtful extension to the original granite cottage, with authentic features and all mod cons. It is spacious, warm and inviting, with stunning views that draw you to the windows of each... read more

Braehead - Glen Tanar

Braehead Lodge is a new, stylish renovation comprising a thoughtful extension to the original granite cottage, with authentic features and all mod cons. It is spacious, warm and inviting, with stunning views that draw you to the windows of each room. Set in a commanding position looking down on the Dee, Braehead was once the Ghillie’s bothy - built in the best place to look down on the Long Pool and check the fishing conditions

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886 451

Brooks House, AB34 5EU
Dinnet
AB34 5EU

Accommodation

Birkelunn - Glen Tanar

Built for Lady Glen Tanar, from Norwegian wood that was shipped over especially in the 1930s, it's little wonder this rustic log cabin feels so authentic. It even smells Norwegian. From its prettily carved doors to its painted window... read more

Birkelunn - Glen Tanar

Built for Lady Glen Tanar, from Norwegian wood that was shipped over especially in the 1930s, it's little wonder this rustic log cabin feels so authentic. It even smells Norwegian. From its prettily carved doors to its painted window frames,'Birkelunn' evokes Scandinavia by the bucketload. Uniquely decorated with chic and vintage furniture, this grass-roofed log cabin offers panoramic views across the Dee Valley, and makes a charming base for a large family reunion or get-together with friends.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886 451

Brooks House, AB34 5EU
Dinnet
AB34 5EU

Accommodation

Woodend - Glen Tanar

A charming, open-plan cottage with a relaxed and airy vibe, in the heart of Glen Tanar. Formally a hydro power sub station, this building has been renovated into a welcoming holiday cottage featuring a large and airy open-plan living space.... read more

Woodend - Glen Tanar

A charming, open-plan cottage with a relaxed and airy vibe, in the heart of Glen Tanar. Formally a hydro power sub station, this building has been renovated into a welcoming holiday cottage featuring a large and airy open-plan living space. Woodend has a relaxed, open atmosphere, with stylish finishings such as industrial-style lighting, white painted ceiling beams and carefully considered fabrics. The double height aspect and exposed flue of the wood burning stove give a sense of endless space. Skylight windows add plenty of natural light to the kitchen, and French doors open onto a secluded patio and enclosed garden. Close to Butler's Lodge, the Victorian Ballroom, the forest and the trout loch, Woodend is a conveniently located holiday cottage brimming with comfort and style.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886 451

Brooks House, Glen Tanar Estate, AB34 5EU
Glen Tanar Estate
Dinnet
AB34 5EU

Accommodation

Butler's Lodge - Glen Tanar

Butler's Lodge is in the heart of the estate, in a convenient location for the Ballroom and the Coats Room. Woodend Cottage, the forest and a charming walled garden are a stone's throw away. This characterful cottage boasts a spacious open... read more

Butler's Lodge - Glen Tanar

Butler's Lodge is in the heart of the estate, in a convenient location for the Ballroom and the Coats Room. Woodend Cottage, the forest and a charming walled garden are a stone's throw away. This characterful cottage boasts a spacious open plan living area, and finished throughout in furnishings and fabrics which echo the features of the landscape. The authentic character of the building remains in the presence of original doors, and even a 'glory hole', under-stair cupboard. It was once the home of Lord Glen Tanar's Butler, who earned £85 a year in 1900, with an additional beer allowance of three shillings and six pence a week (£17). Today it is heated by the estate's new biomass heating system, and has a charming enclosed garden with a hedge surround and a crab apple tree.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886451

Brooks House, Glen Tanar Estate, AB34 5EU
Dinnet

Accommodation

Rowan Cottage - Glen Tanar

This cosy, open-plan cottage is the ideal destination for a romantic holiday. This cosy, open-plan cottage is the ideal destination for a romantic holiday. It boasts traditional ceiling beams, and a full-height, granite fireplace with a... read more

Rowan Cottage - Glen Tanar

This cosy, open-plan cottage is the ideal destination for a romantic holiday. This cosy, open-plan cottage is the ideal destination for a romantic holiday. It boasts traditional ceiling beams, and a full-height, granite fireplace with a log-burning stove. Finished in warm, neutral tones and with attractive wooden furniture, Rowan Cottage feels relaxing as soon as you cross the threshold. Hard to imagine that in the early 1900s it was a thatched bothy for farm workers, with one end used as a chicken coop! Times change.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886451

Brooks House, Glen Tanar Estate, AB34 5EU
Dinnet
AB34 5EU

Accommodation

Garden Cottage - Glen Tanar

A traditional granite cottage set cosily in a quiet corner of Glen Tanar’s walled garden. Originally the home of Glen Tanar's Head Gardener, Garden Cottage sits in a secluded corner of the estate's charming walled garden. The pretty and... read more

Garden Cottage - Glen Tanar

A traditional granite cottage set cosily in a quiet corner of Glen Tanar’s walled garden. Originally the home of Glen Tanar's Head Gardener, Garden Cottage sits in a secluded corner of the estate's charming walled garden. The pretty and traditional exterior gives way to an inviting, modern interior as you enter the cottage through a lovely hallway, where internal windows and a glass door lead into an open plan living space. Personal touches are everywhere - from the pretty fabric of the cosy window seat, to the stylish pendant light above the dining table. With an en suite shower room off the master bedroom, and a fully equipped kitchen off the dining area, this is luxury self catering in style - with a delightful garden full of flowering shrubs and fruit trees thrown in.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

+44 (0) 1339 886451

Glen Tanar Estate, Royal Deeside, AB34 5EU
Royal Deeside
Dinnet
AB34 5EU

Accommodation

Tower O’Ess - Glen Tanar

This beautiful gatehouse conversion is idyllically set on the banks of the River Tanar surrounded by towering Scots Pine. It offers the discerning traveller a rare opportunity to indulge in luxury self-catering accommodation in a unique property... read more

Tower O’Ess - Glen Tanar

This beautiful gatehouse conversion is idyllically set on the banks of the River Tanar surrounded by towering Scots Pine. It offers the discerning traveller a rare opportunity to indulge in luxury self-catering accommodation in a unique property which dates to the height of the Victorian era. Designed and built between 1871-1873 by Sir William Cunliffe Brooks and the famous architect George Truefitt, the Tower was originally built as an imposing entrance to the glen. However, in 1918, The Tower O’Ess was reimagined as an operational gatehouse by Lord Glentanar, Thomas Coats. This historic listed building has been completely reimagined and transformed into a luxurious romantic hideaway, complete with an outdoor hot tub, double ended slipper roll-top bath, luxurious super king bed, and a spectacular panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the enchanting ancient pine forest.

https://www.glentanar.co.uk

Email

01339 886451

Brooks House, Glen Tanar Estate, AB34 5EU
Dinnet

Auld Alliance Antiques

Email

013398 80426

Dinnet
Dinnet
AB34 5JY

Local Produce

The Farm Garden

The Farm Garden

Email

013398 80442

Correlea
Dinnet
AB34 5NX