Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Muir of Dinnet
In or near Tarland.
Muir of Dinnet is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Muir of Dinnet is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.0850°, -2.9447°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Muir of Dinnet is a national nature reserve (NNR) situated close to the village of Dinnet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The reserve extends 1166 hectares from the River Dee to Culbean hill, and encompasses a wide range of habitats including dry heath, raised bog, woodland, and two lochs: Loch Kinord and Loch Davan. Muir of Dinnet was first declared a NNR in 1977 due to its value as a habitat for flora and fauna, and its important geomorphological features, the most striking of which is the Burn O'Vat. Muir of Dinnet is owned by Dinnet Estate and managed by NatureScot, who provide a visitor centre and a range of other facilities including waymarked paths and a car park. As of 2012 it was estimated that approximately 40,000 people visited Muir of Dinnet each year.
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Background
History
The Muir of Dinnet has been inhabited since Mesolithic times, and archaeological remains have been found throughout the area. During the Iron Age a crannog was built on Loch Kinord, and this continued to be used through to the 10th century; a logboat has been found on the bed of the loch just offshore. A 9th-century Pictish stone stands on the north shore of the loch. The remains of a medieval moated homestead can be seen on the north shore of Loch Davan. This building, known as The Heugh, is thought to have been the headquarters of Andrew Moray during the Battle of Culblean in 1335. During the 17th century the Burn O'Vat was used as a hide-out by cattle-rustler Gilderoy Macgregor before he…
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- Coordinates
- 57.0850, -2.9447
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB34 5NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Established
- 1977
- Official site
- rsis.ramsar.org
Sources
- osm: n2351585081 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Muir of Dinnet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Vat
Caves · 0.4 km
Muir of Dinnet Silver Jubilee Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Battle of Culblean Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Cnoc Dubh
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Cnoc Dubh
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Celtic Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Kinord Castle
Castles · 1.2 km
Battle of Culblean
Forts · 1.3 km
Loch Kinord
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.4 km
Ballater & Burn o'Vat Circular
Mountain bike trails · 1.5 km
Prison Island, Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Ord Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muir of Dinnet?
- Muir of Dinnet is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB34 5NB).
- What is Muir of Dinnet?
- Muir of Dinnet is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Muir of Dinnet?
- Drivers can use postcode AB34 5NB.
- When was Muir of Dinnet built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Who owns Muir of Dinnet?
- Muir of Dinnet is owned by NatureScot.
- Is Muir of Dinnet free to visit?
- Yes, Muir of Dinnet is free to enter.
- How do I get to Muir of Dinnet?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB34 5NB. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.