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A tranquil and beautiful part of Scotland with spectacular scenery. - Mrs Rae
Tarland village is a five-minute walk from
Site. It has local shops, a bowling green and
a golf course. It is a good starting point for
walks, with lovely open views towards
Mount Keen, Lochnagar and Morven.
Aberdeen – the Granite City – is to the
east. It has fine buildings, good shops,
theatres, galleries and museums. A bus
from the village goes to the city centre.
Aboyne, six miles from Site, has shops and a swimming pool. The theatre is central to the Aboyne and Deeside Festival in July. The local Highland Games are held in August.
Glen Tanar and Muir of Dinnet are two
superb local nature reserves.
The fairytale Craigievar Castle is pinkish in
colour and on Scotland’s Castle Trail.
The Grampian Transport Museum at Alford traces the history of travel in the Grampian District. It includes a 1914 steam wagon.
There are many routes for walkers and
cyclists. TrailQuest at Kirkhill Forest is a good
family bike trail.
The Royal Deeside Line’s railway station is now a Visitor Centre, situated next to Crathes Castle, while the line is being restored.
The Queen’s summer residence is at
Balmoral. The estate grounds, gardens and
the Castle Ballroom are open to visitors
during the summer.
The River Dee is one of the great Scottish salmon rivers.
Did You Know
Tarland has a history of musicality, especially traditional Scottish fiddle playing. It was home to the composer Peter Milne (1824-1908), an itinerant fiddler whose playing was held in very high esteem.
Worth Noting
Wireless internet access available on this site.
Eat Local
The Aberdeen Arms and the Commercial Hotel both provide good food.
Google Map
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Address, Contact Details and Map
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Tarland by Aboyne
Aberdeenshire
AB34 4UP
01339 881388.
No calls after 8pm please.
Site Managers
Mick Gilbert, Sue Gilbert
Location
OS Map Reference: 37 - NJ477044
Latitude: 57.1275
Longitude: -2.8655
Nearest Club Sites
- Scone ..... 75 miles
- Speyside by Craigellachie ..... 54 miles
Printable Location Map
To get you to site safe and sound we have prepared printable location maps for all Club Sites.
Sites on a Google Map
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Seasons and Fees
| Season | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 30 Sept 2007 | 20 Dec 2007 |
| High | 21 Dec 2007 | 3 Jan 2008 |
| Low | 4 Jan 2008 | 12 Mar 2008 |
| Mid | 13 Mar 2008 | 20 Mar 2008 |
| High | 21 Mar 2008 | 24 Mar 2008 |
| Mid | 25 Mar 2008 | 20 Apr 2008 |
| Low | 21 Apr 2008 | 1 May 2008 |
| High | 2 May 2008 | 4 May 2008 |
| Mid | 5 May 2008 | 22 May 2008 |
| High | 23 May 2008 | 31 May 2008 |
| Mid | 1 June 2008 | 10 July 2008 |
| High | 11 July 2008 | 30 Aug 2008 |
| Mid | 31 Aug 2008 | 28 Sept 2008 |
| Low | 29 Sept 2008 | 20 Dec 2008 |
| Hover your mouse here to see this table in a year calendar. | ||
| High | Mid | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £6.95 | £5.15 | £4.40 |
| Child | £2.25 | £2.15 | £2.15 |
| Member's age concession rate | £4.85 | £3.60 | £3.10 |
| Special family deal | £17.30 | £13.55 | |
| Additional non member site fee | £6.00 | £6.00 | £6.00 |
| Member back packer | £5.05 | £3.60 | £3.10 |
| Non member back packer | £6.45 | £5.05 | £4.50 |
| Standard Fee | |
|---|---|
| Club Service Pitch (per pitch, per night) | £2.90 |
| Nightly storage | £4.20 |
| Winter storage | £154.00 |
| Summer Store and Camp | £362.00 |
| Seasonal Pitch | £767.00 |
- Members' children camp free in Low Season if accompanied by an adult.
- Age concession available all season.
Cycle Routes
Click here to find local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network around Tarland by Deeside. The National Cycle Network is a groundbreaking project providing over 10,000 miles of safe and attractive cycling and walking routes throughout the UK. The project is coordinated by Sustrans the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.
Regional Weather Check
Want to know what the weather will be like during your stay at Tarland by Deeside?
Find out by clicking the
Met Office
link to see the forcast for the area over the next few days.
Public Transport
Nearest train station: Aberdeen – 32 miles
Nearest bus: local to surrounding towns 1/4 mile
Special Needs
The Club was working to improve accessibility of our Sites long before the Disability Discrimination Act came into force in 2004. We are committed to a continual programme of improvements through access audits to ensure our facilities are available to all.
Arrivals after 8pm are only permitted by prior arrangement direct with Holiday Site Managers.
