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Scolty Woodland Park
 

Less than ten minutes drive across the River Dee from Banchory, this wood has four waymarked walks as well as lots of small paths. Scolty Wood is managed with the help of the local community, through Scolty Woodland Park Association.

This wood is very popular with local people, particularly the walk up to General Burnett's Monument on Scolty Hill.

How to get there:

Banchory, Auchattie, and Strachan are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NO 660 950

Scolty lies to the south of Banchory, just over the River Dee. There is a car park there, or people can walk in from Banchory.

Start your visit from:

Scolty Car Park

Other places to go in Blackhall Forest

View from Scolty Hill

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities:

WalkingCyclingPicnicView Point

Contact:

Liz Wallace

01466 794161
e-mail: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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