Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Tarves
Tarves — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarves is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,070 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.3667°, -2.2167°.
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Place summary
Tarves is a town located in the Scottish Highlands, with a postcode of AB41 and a population of approximately 1,070. The town is notable for its rural character and local community amenities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3667, -2.2167
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB41 7WE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Population
- 1,070
Sources
- wikidata: Q1008921 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tarves, Aberdeenshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Tarves town centre - geograph.org.uk - 12445.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Old Parish Church And Tolquhon Aisle
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Tolquhon Tomb
Follies · 0.5 km
Tarves Parish Church, Kirkbrae, Tarves
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Tarves War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Tarves
Villages · 0.6 km
Tarves Heritage Project
Museums · 0.6 km
Mill of Tolquhon
Historic houses · 1.0 km
South Ythsie Stone Circle
Stone circles · 1.5 km
South Ythsie Stone Circle
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Ord Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Monument To The Fourth Earl Of Aberdeen, Hill Of Ythsie
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Prop of Ythsie
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Tarves is a village in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 1,070. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,070
- Constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Tarves
42 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Tarves →
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Arnage Castle
Arnage Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Gordon Monument
Gordon Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Haddo House
Haddo House — Early 18th century house near Tarves.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Prop of Ythsie
Prop of Ythsie — Monument, dating to 1861.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Terminal Monument
Terminal Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Tillyhilt Castle
Tillyhilt Castle — 16th-century tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Tolquhon Castle
Tolquhon Castle — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Follies · Scottish Highlands
Tolquhon Tomb
Tolquhon Tomb — Historic tomb, 1589.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Canadian Hall (Haddo House Hall)
Canadian Hall (Haddo House Hall) — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Highlands
South Ythsie Stone Circle
South Ythsie Stone Circle — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
The New House
The New House — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Methlick Old Parish Church
Methlick Old Parish Church — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Mill of Tolquhon
Mill of Tolquhon — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Tarves Heritage Project
Tarves Heritage Project — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Deer statue
Deer statue — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Methlick War Memorial
Methlick War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Tarves War Memorial
Tarves War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tarves Parish Church, Kirkbrae, Tarves
Tarves Parish Church, Kirkbrae, Tarves — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Parish Church of St. Deavanach, Methlick
Old Parish Church of St. Deavanach, Methlick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Methlick Parish Church, Methlick
Methlick Parish Church, Methlick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Old Parish Church And Tolquhon Aisle
Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Old Parish Church And Tolquhon Aisle — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Tangland Bridge
Tangland Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Methlick Bridge
Methlick Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Auchedly
Bridge of Auchedly — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Old Parish Church And Tolquhon Aisle
Tarves, Kirkbrae, Tarves Old Parish Church And Tolquhon Aisle — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Follies · Scottish Highlands
Tolquhon Tomb
Tolquhon Tomb — Historic tomb, 1589.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Tarves Parish Church, Kirkbrae, Tarves
Tarves Parish Church, Kirkbrae, Tarves — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Tarves War Memorial
Tarves War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Tarves Heritage Project
Tarves Heritage Project — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Tarves
Places to stay
📷 4Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Ythan Valley Campsite
Ythan Valley Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
New Inn Hotel
New Inn Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport
Hampton by Hilton Aberdeen Airport — a hotel in scotland highlands. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Hilton Aberdeen TECA — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Aden Caravan Park
Aden Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarves?
- Tarves is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 7WE).
- What is Tarves?
- Tarves — village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Tarves?
- Drivers can use postcode AB41 7WE.
- Is Tarves free to visit?
- Yes, Tarves is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarves?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 7WE. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.