Welcome to Glenesk – Glen of the Rowan Tree Glenesk is ideal for a family day out, whether you enjoy walking, history, or simply viewing beautiful scenery and life at a slower pace. Meals, information and a variety of accommodation are all available locally. The Retreat, Glenesk Rain or shine, the Retreat at the heart of Glenesk is the perfect place to begin a visit. There is parking, toilets and full disabled access throughout. Relax in the licensed tearoom which serves refreshments, meals and home baking. There is local information available and friendly staff who can help plan your visit. The well stocked gift shop is full of crafts and souvenirs. The Retreat is available for booking for conferences, wedding receptions and other occasions by arrangement throughout the year. Catering can be provided. The Retreat is the home of the Glenesk Folk Museum. Displays of costumes, artefacts and records tell the story of the glen. Reconstructions of rooms from the 1850s – including a children’s room - allow the visitor to step back into the past. Ask about ongoing events and activities. Along the road at Tarfside there is more parking, a children’s play park and toilets. Camping is permitted in the adjacent field. At Invermark Car Park you can find more information about walking and wildlife or from the Retreat. Ice Giants Huge melting glaciers formed Glenesk at the end of the last Ice Age, 10,000 years ago. If you visit Glen Mark, beyond Invermark car park, you can clearly see the steep sides and flat bottom left by the last glacier as it ground through rock towards the sea. Imagine this whole glen filled with ice! As the climate changed and the ice retreated, plants and animals returned. Human settlers followed. Ancient Settlers 5000 years ago the first people began to settle in the glen. At Colmeallie you can see the remains of a stone circle – the last one in any of the Angus glens. What stories could these stones tell us about the people who erected them? Cattle Raiders! For hundreds of years, cattle were an important part of the local economy. Many of the routes that walkers take into the hills today follow the trails of ancient drove roads. Invermark Castle was built around 1526 by the Lindsay family to deter Highland cateran (raiders) who came from the hills to steal cattle and whatever else they could find. This impressive fortress is a few minute’s walk along the road from the Invermark Car Park. Look at the bars on the windows of Invermark Castle. Can you find where the door is? The bars are said to be made from local iron. In the 1600s the Glen was mined for gold, silver, copper, tin and lead. Jacobite Fugitives In 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated at Culloden and his followers were hunted across Scotland. James Carnegie-Arbuthnott was a local Jacobite fugitive who hid from English Redcoats in Balnamoon’s Cave until captured- although he was later pardoned. Local people kept his hiding place secret and brought him food. The Glenesk Towers As you journey north west up into Glenesk, you will see two very distinct towers on the peak of hills. The first is the Modlach Tower, built by the local Masonic Lodge in 1821. This stands by the site of the old road into the glen and was built as a shelter for travellers from extreme weather conditions. Beyond Tarfside is the Rowan Tower – properly called the Maule cairn - built in 1866 by the Earl of Dalhousie to commemorate members of his family. There are walks to both these towers. Royal Connections Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Glenesk in September 1861. Travelling from Glenesk Folk Museum The Burn Estate River Walk Highland Games at Tarfside Colmeallie Stones Invermark Castle The Retreat Shop
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Modlach Tower
Glenesk
where to stay • where to eat • activities
Welcome to Glenesk –
Glen of the Rowan Tree
Glenesk is ideal for a family day out, whether
you enjoy walking, history, or simply viewing
beautiful scenery and life at a slower pace.
Meals, information and a variety of
accommodation are all available locally.
The Retreat, Glenesk
Rain or shine, the Retreat at the heart
of Glenesk is the perfect place to begin
a visit. There is parking, toilets and full
disabled access throughout. Relax in the licensed
tearoom which serves refreshments, meals and
home baking. There is local information available
and friendly staff who can help plan your visit.
The well stocked gift shop is full of crafts and
souvenirs.
The Retreat is available for booking for
conferences, wedding receptions and other
occasions by arrangement throughout the year.
Catering can be provided.
The Retreat is the home of the Glenesk Folk
Museum. Displays of costumes, artefacts and
records tell the story of the glen. Reconstructions
of rooms from the 1850s – including a children’s
room - allow the visitor to step back into the
past. Ask about ongoing events and activities.
Along the road at Tarfside there is more
parking, a children’s play park and toilets.
Camping is permitted in the adjacent field.
At Invermark Car Park you can find more
information about walking and wildlife or from
the Retreat.
Ice Giants
Huge melting glaciers formed Glenesk at the end
of the last Ice Age, 10,000 years ago. If you visit
Glen Mark, beyond Invermark car park, you can
clearly see the steep sides and flat bottom left by
the last glacier as it ground through rock towards
the sea. Imagine this whole glen filled with ice!
As the climate changed and the ice retreated,
plants and animals returned. Human settlers
followed.
Ancient Settlers
5000 years ago the first people began to settle
in the glen. At Colmeallie you can see the remains
of a stone circle – the last one in any of the
Angus glens. What stories could these stones tell
us about the people who erected them?
Cattle Raiders!
For hundreds of years, cattle were an important
part of the local economy. Many of the routes
that walkers take into the hills today follow the
trails of ancient drove roads.
Invermark Castle was built around 1526 by
the Lindsay family to deter Highland cateran
(raiders) who came from the hills to steal cattle
and whatever else they could find.
This impressive fortress is a few minute’s walk
along the road from the Invermark Car Park.
Look at the bars on the windows of Invermark
Castle. Can you find where the door is? The bars
are said to be made from local iron. In the 1600s
the Glen was mined for gold, silver, copper, tin
and lead.
Jacobite Fugitives
In 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated at
Culloden and his followers were hunted across
Scotland. James Carnegie-Arbuthnott was a
local Jacobite fugitive who hid from English
Redcoats in Balnamoon’s Cave until captured-
although he was later pardoned. Local people
kept his hiding place secret and brought him food.
The Glenesk Towers
As you journey north west up into Glenesk, you
will see two very distinct towers on the peak
of hills. The first is the Modlach Tower, built by
the local Masonic Lodge in 1821. This stands by
the site of the old road into the glen and was
built as a shelter for travellers from extreme
weather conditions.
Beyond Tarfside is the Rowan Tower – properly
called the Maule cairn - built in 1866 by the Earl
of Dalhousie to commemorate members of his
family. There are walks to both these towers.
Royal Connections
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited
Glenesk in September 1861. Travelling from
Balmoral to Glenesk over Mount Keen onhorseback, they stopped at a spring well to drink. If you walk 2 miles on level ground from theInvermark car park you can visit the impressive Queen’s Well monument marking the site of the spring.
The Glen Today
Today farming and management for field sports
influence the landscape. The heather clad hills
are important for grouse, red deer and sheep.
Game-keeping – grouse and pheasant shooting
and deer stalking - employ more people than
any other business. Farming, water treatment
and tourism are the other main types of
employment in the Glen.
However, more people lived in the glen 100
years ago than do today. Their empty houses can
be seen throughout the glen. This leaflet and
the Retreat itself show how the community can
welcome visitors and plan for the future with
optimism.
The Cairngorms National Park
The upper reaches of Glenesk lead into the
Cairngorms National Park, the newest National
Park in Scotland, and the largest in the UK. The
Park includes the largest area of arctic mountain
landscape in the UK as well as glens, rivers, lochs
This initiative has received assistance under the Cairngorms National Park Authority Grants Programme,
including support from Cairngorms LEADER + Programme (European Structural Funds) Grants
Programme and Scottish Natural Heritage
The Glenesk Trust supported by the Angus Council Community
Learning and Development Service and Economic Development
Edzell
The Burn
glEnEsk
B966
A90
To Dundee
To Aberdeen
loch lee
TarfsideThe Retreat
The Retreat and Glenesk Folk Museum
Glenesk Folk Museum The Burn Estate River Walk Highland Games at Tarfside Colmeallie Stones Invermark Castle
Rowan TowerQueen’s Well (photo courtesy of ‘VisitScotland Angus & Dundee’) Highland Cows
The Retreat Shop
Modlach Tower
Glenesk
where to stay • where to eat • activities
Welcome to Glenesk –
Glen of the Rowan Tree
Glenesk is ideal for a family day out, whether
you enjoy walking, history, or simply viewing
beautiful scenery and life at a slower pace.
Meals, information and a variety of
accommodation are all available locally.
The Retreat, Glenesk
Rain or shine, the Retreat at the heart
of Glenesk is the perfect place to begin
a visit. There is parking, toilets and full
disabled access throughout. Relax in the licensed
tearoom which serves refreshments, meals and
home baking. There is local information available
and friendly staff who can help plan your visit.
The well stocked gift shop is full of crafts and
souvenirs.
The Retreat is available for booking for
conferences, wedding receptions and other
occasions by arrangement throughout the year.
Catering can be provided.
The Retreat is the home of the Glenesk Folk
Museum. Displays of costumes, artefacts and
records tell the story of the glen. Reconstructions
of rooms from the 1850s – including a children’s
room - allow the visitor to step back into the
past. Ask about ongoing events and activities.
Along the road at Tarfside there is more
parking, a children’s play park and toilets.
Camping is permitted in the adjacent field.
At Invermark Car Park you can find more
information about walking and wildlife or from
the Retreat.
Ice Giants
Huge melting glaciers formed Glenesk at the end
of the last Ice Age, 10,000 years ago. If you visit
Glen Mark, beyond Invermark car park, you can
clearly see the steep sides and flat bottom left by
the last glacier as it ground through rock towards
the sea. Imagine this whole glen filled with ice!
As the climate changed and the ice retreated,
plants and animals returned. Human settlers
followed.
Ancient Settlers
5000 years ago the first people began to settle
in the glen. At Colmeallie you can see the remains
of a stone circle – the last one in any of the
Angus glens. What stories could these stones tell
us about the people who erected them?
Cattle Raiders!
For hundreds of years, cattle were an important
part of the local economy. Many of the routes
that walkers take into the hills today follow the
trails of ancient drove roads.
Invermark Castle was built around 1526 by
the Lindsay family to deter Highland cateran
(raiders) who came from the hills to steal cattle
and whatever else they could find.
This impressive fortress is a few minute’s walk
along the road from the Invermark Car Park.
Look at the bars on the windows of Invermark
Castle. Can you find where the door is? The bars
are said to be made from local iron. In the 1600s
the Glen was mined for gold, silver, copper, tin
and lead.
Jacobite Fugitives
In 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie was defeated at
Culloden and his followers were hunted across
Scotland. James Carnegie-Arbuthnott was a
local Jacobite fugitive who hid from English
Redcoats in Balnamoon’s Cave until captured-
although he was later pardoned. Local people
kept his hiding place secret and brought him food.
The Glenesk Towers
As you journey north west up into Glenesk, you
will see two very distinct towers on the peak
of hills. The first is the Modlach Tower, built by
the local Masonic Lodge in 1821. This stands by
the site of the old road into the glen and was
built as a shelter for travellers from extreme
weather conditions.
Beyond Tarfside is the Rowan Tower – properly
called the Maule cairn - built in 1866 by the Earl
of Dalhousie to commemorate members of his
family. There are walks to both these towers.
Royal Connections
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited
Glenesk in September 1861. Travelling from
Balmoral to Glenesk over Mount Keen onhorseback, they stopped at a spring well to drink. If you walk 2 miles on level ground from theInvermark car park you can visit the impressive Queen’s Well monument marking the site of the spring.
The Glen Today
Today farming and management for field sports
influence the landscape. The heather clad hills
are important for grouse, red deer and sheep.
Game-keeping – grouse and pheasant shooting
and deer stalking - employ more people than
any other business. Farming, water treatment
and tourism are the other main types of
employment in the Glen.
However, more people lived in the glen 100
years ago than do today. Their empty houses can
be seen throughout the glen. This leaflet and
the Retreat itself show how the community can
welcome visitors and plan for the future with
optimism.
The Cairngorms National Park
The upper reaches of Glenesk lead into the
Cairngorms National Park, the newest National
Park in Scotland, and the largest in the UK. The
Park includes the largest area of arctic mountain
landscape in the UK as well as glens, rivers, lochs
Tranquil and spacious caravan and camping park set in unspoilt woodland. Electric hook-ups for every pitch, outdoor playground, TV and indoor games rooms, heated toilet block and separate laundry room. Small shop and
gas available. Disabled facilities.Two bedroom centrally heated self catering
cottages with woodburning stove and fishingon the Burn Estate on North Esk also available.