Glen Tanar

🦅 Golden Eagle Photography Sessions 2026 – Last 3 Dates Remaining!

We’re delighted to confirm a healthy Golden Eagle chick in the Glen Tanar eyrie this year and, under licence from NatureScot, we have just 3 photography sessions remaining.

📅 Available dates:
• 19th June
• 22nd June
• 29th June

💷 £875 per session

Photograph one of the UK's most iconic birds of prey from a temporary hide overlooking the nest, positioned just 50–60m away.

📸 The image shown was taken from this hide in 2022 at 580mm focal length. Current photos of this year's nest will be shared as soon as they become available.

Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis following a telephone discussion.

To enquire, contact Louise at the Estate Office:
☎️ 01339 886451

📸 credit - Adam Smith

Every wedding at Glen Tanar tells a unique story, and we're continually grateful to the wonderful couples who choose to celebrate such an important chapter of their lives here.

Nominations for The Scottish Wedding Awards 2027 are now open, and if you've shared a special day with us - whether as a couple, guest, or one of our incredible suppliers - we'd be honoured if Glen Tanar came to mind.

This recognition is a reflection of the people who make each celebration so memorable. From our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinator, Stuart, whose calm guidance and attention to detail help bring every vision to life, to the talented network of suppliers who work alongside us to create unforgettable experiences.

To all those who have been part of a Glen Tanar wedding, thank you for allowing us to play a small role in your story. It is a privilege we never take for granted. ✨

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Our Co-Director, Claire Bruce, was delighted to visit the in Banchory this week to present a cheque following the recent Fingask Follies performance of The Jest is History held in the Glen Tanar Ballroom.

We’re so proud to have helped raise £986.73 for such a worthy local charity, supporting the wonderful work the club does for people living with dementia and their families across our community.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported the evening — and to the Forget Me Not Club team for all that you do to raise awareness, provide friendship and improve lives. 💙

✨ Spoiler alert… ✨ For those of you planning a stay with us at West Millfield, we may be giving away a little surprise early, but we’re simply too excited not to share a glimpse of the recently refurbished kitchen. Thoughtfully updated while keeping all the warmth and character of the cottage, it’s a space designed for slow mornings, long dinners, and gathering together after days spent exploring the glen. And for anyone still making plans for the festive season, we’ve recently had a New Year cancellation, meaning there’s now a rare Hogmanay opening across a few of our cottages. If you’re dreaming of a quieter celebration this year, come and welcome the New Year surrounded by peace, nature, fresh Highland air, and the people who matter most. A place to slow down, switch off, and celebrate Hogmanay a little differently. Book your special getaway via the link in our bio. ✨ 📸 credit - @_thehoggs #GlenTanar #VisitAbdn #Hogmanay #VisitScotland #ScottishHighlands

What a night to remember at the Glen Tanar Ballroom ✨

Last week we were delighted to host a truly special fundraising evening, welcoming back the wonderfully witty Fingask Follies and their latest production, The Jest is History. Living up to their sparkling reputation, the performance delivered a lively romp through the ages — full of clever satire, playful nods to historical figures, and toe-tapping musical numbers that had the whole room smiling.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our guests, sponsors, and local suppliers (who kindly donated such fantastic raffle prizes), we were thrilled to raise just under £2,000.00 in total for -Start and — two very worthy charities close to our hearts. 💛

To everyone who joined us and to our wonderful local businesses (tagged) who supported the evening — thank you. Your contributions will make such a meaningful difference.

A touch of history, a dash of humour, and a ballroom full of goodwill — just the way we like it.

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We’re delighted to share a wonderful 5-bubble review from our lovely guests who recently stayed in our iconic Tower O’Ess.✨

It’s always such a pleasure to hear how much our guests enjoy their stay, and this lovely feedback means the world to us. We’re so pleased you had a memorable experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words.

We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Team Glen Tanar x

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Last Tuesday, we welcomed S2s from Aboyne Academy for their annual Tourism and Hospitality Day.

📸 As part of the Ranger Services workshop, pupils were asked to take photos during their tourism-themed nature walk. There were so many incredible shots from the group, but these were awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
Scroll to see some close contenders.

🍽️ Alongside the nature walk, we were delighted to have Hudson's Catering with us, teaching pupils how to professionally set a table for dinner service. The pupils then took part in a competition to see which team could create the best table setting, complete with decorations of their choosing. We saw some beautifully decorated tables!

🏡 They also prepared a holiday cottage for arriving guests, identifying all the mistakes that had been laid out for them to spot - a great way to build practical hospitality skills and understand guest expectations.

🧭 The final workshop was a scavenger hunt, where the groups had to find different locations across the estate using clues, and answer a set of questions at each stop, covering topics they had explored throughout the day.

It was a fantastic day filled with learning, teamwork, and creativity for the youngsters, and we hope it gave them valuable insight into the wide range of skills and knowledge required in tourism and hospitality.

Thank you to everyone involved in making the day such a success!