Tarfside Travel Guide
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Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant
We had a lovely stay at Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant. The rooms were beautiful and very spacious, and the staff were welcoming. We dined in the restaurant and I had the steak burger with a side of pepper sauce — it was really tasty, and the chef was great at explaining how they could adapt other ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Balmoral Arms
Great place, atmosphere, Food in bar and next days breaky was unbeatable.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Banchory Lodge Hotel
Lovely big room, was nice & warm & very clean. Shower was ok, would have preferred it to be more powerful. Bed comfortable. Stunning views out of the front of hotel to River Dee. Hotel was lovely, several different areas to eat & drink & liked the coal fires. Meals were really nice, service at the ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Auchlishie Apartment
Could not recommend this accommodation enough - a real hidden gem! Massive, secure 2 bedroom apartment in a wider bunkhouse complex which was, when we stayed, not occupied. Only 5 mins drive from Kirriemuir and so quiet and peaceful - in the heart of the countryside. Comms were great and all mod ...
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2023

Deeside Snugs
Check in was very easy , house is beautifuly decorated and clean , had everything i needed
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2025

Cairngorm Bothies
What a beautifully unique place to stay! We were in the Gamekeeper's bothy and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was clean and spacious and the wood stove kept us plenty warm! We never saw any red squirrels but I did see a beautiful jay that was so different from the blue jays we have in the US. I would ...
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2024
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Brechin Cathedral
Brechin Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Brechin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Edzell Castle
Edzell Castle is just one of the places to see in Brechin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Mount Keen
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Keen during your travels in Brechin. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Caledonian Railway
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Caledonian Railway in Brechin. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Glenesk Retreat
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Glenesk Retreat in Brechin. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Thirlestane Castle
You can find out about the history of Brechin with a trip to Thirlestane Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
- Cairngorms National Park
- Crathes Castle and Gardens
- Platform 22
- Lochnagar
- Deeside Activity Park
- Fasque House
- Edzell Castle
- Ballater Golf Club
- Loch Muick
- Glen Doll Forest
- House of Dun
- Montrose Basin
- Backwater Reservoir Viewpoint
- Glenesk Retreat
- Bon Scott Statue
- Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve
- Royal Lochnagar Distillery
- Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
- J.M. Barrie's Birthplace
- Banchory Museum
- Frostys Fun House
- Thirlestane Castle
- Brechin Cathedral
- The Butterworth Gallery
