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About Scolty

Scolty has something for everyone. Whether you want a pleasant stroll through the wood or a more energetic walk to the top of Scolty Hill, this wood has lots to offer.

The white trail leads you to the edge of the forest where you can choose your route onto Scolty Hill. The monument on the top is to General Burnett, who fought alongside the Duke of Wellington. A spiral staircase inside it leads you up to the very top of the tower and offers a tremendous view up and down Deeside.

Don't be concerned if you don't like heights though - the view from Scolty Hill alone is special, a real panorama of the surrounding countryside.

Scolty is less than five minutes drive across the River Dee from Banchory.  If you are feeling energetic, you can easily walk there from Banchory.

You can download a copy of our Aberdeenshire Walks leaflet in What's of Interest. If you want larger scale versions of the trail maps, please follow the link to any of the trails. Each will have a downloadable map, including distances and times.

 

  • Check before you go - for details of trail closures, diversions and changes to listed events see the updates page.

Parking

There is ample parking at Scolty. Also picnic benches nearby where you can sit and enjoy a well-earned break after your walk.

Travel by bus?

Take the 201 from Aberdeen to Banchory (hourly service), getting off in town centre. You'll need to walk to Scolty from there which will take about 20 minutes.

 Scolty Woodland Park Association

Scolty Wood is managed with the help of the local community, through Scolty Woodland Park Association. If you would like to become involved, email Elsa Brown at elsa.tkbrown@virgin.net.

 

How to get there:

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.

The car park is roughly 1.75 km from the traffic lights in Banchory.
Take the B976 south at the traffic lights, cross over the River Dee, take the first public road to the right, then the next public road to the left.
Near the top of the hill turn right along a track past the Scolty sign board, and take the next track to the right again past another sign board. The car park is on your left roughly 30m along this track. For Sat Nav use postcode AB31 6PT.
Banchory, Auchattie, and Strachan are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: NO691950
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
Children playing in autumn leaves

Facilities:

InformationParking

Activities

PicnicView Point
Walking There are two waymarked walks.
March Trail
Craigloch Trail

Contact:

Liz Wallace

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

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