Directions to Glen Tanar
If you are looking on OS Map 37 or 44 you will find the ballroom at Ref. 4745 9545. The ballroom is 5.8 miles from Dinnet Bridge and 4.3 miles from Aboyne Bridge.
By Car
From Ballater:
East along the A93 to Dinnet; turn right to Dinnet bridge then left after crossing the river onto the B976; after three miles turn right at the Bridge and Tower of Ess (Pictured below) into Glen Tanar; after two miles there is a sharp bend in the road with a granite-posted gate ahead of you (pictured below) - this is the ballroom entrance. The car park is signposted.
From Aboyne:
South over the River Dee at Aboyne Bridge turn right onto the B976 to Bridge and Tower of Ess; then as above.
Coach
We have also arranged a 49-seater coach, which will Pick up at the following locations/times :
- Aberdeen - Cowdray Hall on School Hill - 12:30
- Banchory - opposite Burnett Arms - 1:00 / 1:15
- Aboyne - Huntly Arms - 1:20 / 1:35
Please let us know if you will be wanting to use the coach.
By Air
Should you not wish to drive you can fly to Aberdeen Airport and get a taxi. The approximate cost out to Glen Tanar is £50 to £65. If you are driving yourself from the airport Glen Tanar takes about one hour’s drive, following the A93 to Aboyne.
By Train
You can get a train to Stonehaven or Aberdeen and either get a taxi or hire a car.
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Entrance to Glen Tanar at Tower of Ess (view coming from Aboyne)

After a few miles, Ballroom Entrance (The Granite gate on the left).
