Tarland

The village of Tarland in Aberdeenshire, Scotland lies in a region rich with prehistoric and historic heritage; just to the south of the village is the 4,000 year old Tomnaverie Stone Circle, a recumbent stone circle that is cared for by Historic Scotland that has undergone restoration. Tarland is also home to the fascinating ‘Culsh Earth House’, an Iron Age dwelling located below the ground that is known as a Souterrain; where food would have been stored. Culsh Earth House is thought to have served as a community cellar for the settlers of the past. Visitors with an interest in geology and history enjoy the region of Aberdeenshire that is well known for it numerous Neolithic and Bronze Age archaeological sites, including Longman Hill, Kempstone Hill, Catto Long Barrow and Cairn Lee.

Tarland is a small community offering few amenities but it is within reach of further developed towns and villages that offer additional choices for shopping, dining and leisure activities. Visitors come to enjoy the abundant and varied wildlife, flora and fauna as well as the lovely walks, scenery and historic attractions including nearby Melgum Lodge. The lodge was originally built as a hunting lodge for Queen Victoria’s physician who was a frequent visitor, staying in the vicinity at Balmoral Castle.