Top Things to do in
Top 10 Nature & Parks in , Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in , United Kingdom including Loch Muick, Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve, Linn O' Dee, Mar Lodge Estate, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Kildrummy Castle Gardens, Cambus O'May Forest, Tick Tock Play, Burn O'Vat, Craigendarroch.
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1. Loch Muick
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By Midhill
Enjoyed the 10 mile walk on a lovely autumn day. The tree colours were beautiful and the Loch and surrounding area stunning. It’s a flat walk with a few rough paths to navigate , just the place to get away from it all.
2. Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Midhill
Enjoyed a pleasant walk here on a sunny autumn day. Unfortunately the visitor centre was closed but managed to navigate our way around on foot. Climbed to the Knockie viewpoint and walked around the estate. Just the place to blow the cobwebs away and get away from it all
3. Linn O' Dee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
The Linn O' Dee gives unrivalled access to some fine examples of classic features of a Highland landscape: remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, heather moorland and parts of the high Cairngorm plateau. Fifteen of the Cairngorms Munros can be found on Mar Lodge estate. The less adventurous can enjoy our way marked trails, starting from the car park. The car park also hosts a seasonal information hut and toilet facilities. Parking in the car park is £3 per day for non members or free for National Trust for Scotland or National Trust members.
Reviewed By FrankW1949_12 - Yarraville, Australia
Worth the short drive to view this gorge where the river changes from a gentle stream to a raging deep gorge and back to a gentle stream
4. Mar Lodge Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Mar Lodge Estate occupies nearly 7% of the Cairngorms National Park, covers some of the most remote and scenic wild land in Scotland, including four of the five highest mountains in the UK. Within its boundaries are fine examples of classic features of a Highland landscape: remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, heather moorland, juniper scrub and a part of the high Cairngorm plateau. Fifteen of the National Trust for Scotland's 46 Munros can be found in the Cairngorms around Mar Lodge. The estate is recognised as one of the most important nature conservation landscapes in the British Isles: over 40% of the estate is covered by national and international nature conservation designations. Visitors can park in either the Linn of Dee or Linn of Quoich car parks and enjoy many outdoor pursuits such as woodland walks, hillwalking, cycling, climbing and horse riding.
Reviewed By marmalade1443 - Invergarry, United Kingdom
This was our fourth visit to Mar Lodge this time staying in the Braeriach apartment which was perfect for a couple. The rooms are large and the view down the main drive is magnificent. Despite later arrival times and earlier departure to allow for cleaning we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is a perfect location to bag Munro’s and explore the surrounding area. Our only request would be clearer information in the apartment about what items could be recycled. A very small point but would be good to know. We certainly plan to visit again
5. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By suewB7164YW
Lovely easy and mainly flat circular walk of about 5 miles around Loch KInord following the well signposted 'Duck' route. Nice clean toilets and a couple of picnic benches available at Visitor Centre where there is a car park which can get full on popular days. Walk starts just across the road from the visitor centre
6. Kildrummy Castle Gardens
7. Cambus O'May Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By lucyhelliker - Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
I come every year and still discover new parts of the Cambus o’ May! Am NOT a Walker as such, just with the dog when at home and this place I find just right in terms of interest and ease. It’s also good in the wet because of the tree cover. Have discovered a lovely lake and bridge here too. It’s a fabulous place
8. Tick Tock Play
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
An exciting Soft Play area and Cafe for children. We have a seperate area for babies, toddlers and juniors. The Time Cafe will serve fresh Coffee, homebakes and for light lunches we will offer fresh daily soups, sandwiches and Pizza's - with our Specials board changing regularly so your experience will be different each time you come. Its very relaxed and you will feel that you have gone to your friends for a cuppa.
Reviewed By Happyholidays2011 - Huntly, United Kingdom
Tick Tock is a fantastic soft play area, it’s great for kids of all ages. We were there today and it was packed with parties. My Niece, Nephew and my son had a fantastic time, they didn’t want to leave. We ordered a range of meals and they were all first class. They also have the best homemade cakes and biscuits too. It’s definitely my son’s favourite place to go and the best soft play area. It’s also super clean and the whole team are so friendly. 5 star for sure.
9. Burn O'Vat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Deeaberdeen - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Visited Burn O Vat yesterday and glad we did Good car parking, lots of spaces Follow the lower trail for about 5 minutes, over a small bridge and find yourself facing large rocks Climb through a tiny fap in the middle of the large rocks, climbing over stones to get through, and water You need non slip shoes A you find yourself in a beautiful place with a water fall Its stunning and peaceful You can climb up i believe but i didnt chance it we marveled at the beauty of it and how long its been there It was apparently created by the iceage Splitting the rocks in two We took a walk up the steps after coming back out the cave And you can find yourself looking down at the warerfall Its very high, a bit too high if you dont like heights We walked back towards the car park on the upper path And you find a viewing point for loch kennard Its beautiful
10. Craigendarroch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By margaretclark268 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Staff were really friendly and helpful as we had booked for use of the pool, sauna steam room we all had a lovely time we had the pool to ourselves for at least an hour before other people came in after about 3 hours enjoying the facilities we had a meal there which was really good and even arranged a lovely vegan meal for myself. Would highly recommend this to everyone lovely place the grounds and lovely places to take walks
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