Tomintoul trails
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Sitting within Glenlivet Estate, part of The Crown Estate, and at 1,165 feet (350 m) above sea level, Tomintoul is a contender for highest village in the Highlands.
Coming from the Gaelic Tom an t-Sabhail meaning ‘the mound of the barn’ or ‘the barn knoll’, the village was originally founded by the Duke of Gordon to encourage scattered tenants to move to a planned village.
A network of five walks offers something for everyone with inspiring views, an abundance of wildlife and rich local history, including a mention in Queen Victoria’s Highland diaries.
With plenty to discover from the Duke of Gordon’s planned village to Queen Vicotria’s viewpoint. The Tomintoul circular is a favourite route, orbiting the village with fine views of the surrounding landscape and rivers. It’s worth pausing to take in the bird hide overlooking wetlands rich with wading birds and the adjacent wildflower meadow.
The Tomintoul spur of the Speyside Way links Tomintoul to Ballindalloch, via Glenlivet village, and makes another great route for exploring the area.
Glenlivet Estate has a further sixteen trails to explore.
Sitting within Glenlivet Estate, part of The Crown Estate, and at 1,165 feet (350 m) above sea level, Tomintoul is a contender for highest village in the Highlands.
Coming from the Gaelic Tom an t-Sabhail meaning ‘the mound of the barn’ or ‘the barn knoll’, the village was originally founded by the Duke of Gordon to encourage scattered tenants to move to a planned village.
A network of five walks offers something for everyone with inspiring views, an abundance of wildlife and rich local history, including a mention in Queen Victoria’s Highland diaries.
With plenty to discover from the Duke of Gordon’s planned village to Queen Vicotria’s viewpoint. The Tomintoul circular is a favourite route, orbiting the village with fine views of the surrounding landscape and rivers. It’s worth pausing to take in the bird hide overlooking wetlands rich with wading birds and the adjacent wildflower meadow.
The Tomintoul spur of the Speyside Way links Tomintoul to Ballindalloch, via Glenlivet village, and makes another great route for exploring the area.
Glenlivet Estate has a further sixteen trails to explore.
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Glenlivet Estate
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There is an extreme risk of wildfire impacting the National Park from Friday 11 July until Monday 14 July.
- Do not light any fire or barbeque
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For updates, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website.
