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Wildlife In Glen Tanar

- Take time to look and listen

River, Forest, Hill and Mountain

Glen Tanar is home to the most easterly remnant of the once mighty Caledonian Pine forest.  Here you can catch sight of ancient Scots Pine. Mature trees now serve a seed sources for the future.

These forests aren't only about the trees, they support a huge diversity of life both plant and animal.  

From the smallest of fungi to the largest of  Scotland's raptors, the glen supports them all and we do what we can to help from supporting the work of experts, to practical management and monitoring.

Doing What We Can for Nature

During certain times of the year we may request that you keep your dog(s) on a lead or restrict access to parts of the reserve in order to reduce the likelihood of disturbance to some our more vulnerable species such as capercaillie or ground nesting waders.

You can help by keeping an eye out and adhering to any signage and the information provided.

Current Restriction(s):

Capercaillie - Strone Path Closure

If you have have any questions or would like to know more, please get in touch.

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Current Projects

Guardians of the Flower - Plantlife Scotland

We have been working with Plantlife Scotland to support the recovery of twinflower  within the Cairngorms National Park.  

This beautiful little plant is critically endangered after a sustained period of habitat loss during the 1930's.  Here in Glen Tanar we are lucky to have a number of remaining twinflower sites, but due to poor seed production caused by their isolation these plants remaining plants are at risk.

By working with the Plantlife Scotland team  our regular volunteers and other partners we have been working on a solution to support the growth of twinflower in the forest and ensure its future in the glen.

You can watch this video to find out more.

Be Involved

Seen an animal, plant or bird during your time at Glen Tanar and not sure what it is?

The Rangers are here to help.

Bring us a photograph, sound, song or video and we will do our best to help you identify what you found.

You can also e-mail us and we will reply with more information.

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