Glen Tanar Estate
About Glen Tanar Estate
Glen Tanar is a 25’000-acre Scottish Highland Estate set in the spectacular Cairngorms National Park in Royal Deeside close to Balmoral and provides the perfect base for exploring the outdoors. We have seven luxury self-catering cottages, a historic wedding venue, and a range of unique activities/experiences on offer - Including traditional Scottish country sports like deer stalking and salmon fishing. The estate is home to some of Scotland’s most incredible wildlife, like Golden Eagles, Red Deer, Capercaillie, and Red Squirrels. With a 3000-acre National Nature Reserve at the core of the estate, including Scotland’s 3rd largest remaining remnant of the ancient Caledonian Pine Forest we balance conservation, and land/wildlife management through a blend of traditional and modern techniques.
The Estate is suitable for Individuals, Families, FITs, and small and large groups seeking adventure and a taste of the Scottish Highland lifestyle. We offer a range of unique activities/experiences suitable for groups of all sizes.
Product Offerings
1 - 1.5 hours
Year round
8-40 min/max*
Travel Trade pricing available - contact us for more information.
Take an exclusive short walking tour around our magnificent Glen Tanar Ballroom and estate grounds with a member of the estate team.
The tour will cover some of the following topics: the estate's Royal connections, historic buildings, the practice of Deer Stalking, the incredible array of wildlife, the role and lifestyle of a Highland Ghillie, and the unique habitat at Glen Tanar. Your group will have the chance to ask the tour guide questions, take photographs in the estate’s beautiful grounds, and hold a set of Red Deer Stag Antlers for themselves. Wet weather provisions would be the use of the Glen Tanar Ballroom.
Depending on your requirements the tour will focus on one of three themes: History & Heritage, Highland Culture & Tradition, Unique Wildlife & Habitat.
Facilities: Toilets, car park & turning for coaches
*Smaller groups and FIT are welcome. Minimum charge applies.
Upsells
- Taste of Venison: Tea Coffee and an individual Wark Farm Venison (using Glen Tanar Venison)