Tarves Travel Guide

 scottishvisitor Says:  Tolquhon Castle was extended from the much earlier Preston Tower between 1582 - 1589 by William Forbes and his wife Elizabeth Gordon creating a complete courtyard castle. The name is a bit strange - pronounced Toohoon but regardless of name it is a great ruin to meander... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  Tarves Parish Church is pretty unremarkable as churches go, apart from the war memorial which stands in front of the Church and creates an interesting view, seems to draw the visitor towards it. The real history in its ancient kirkyard which hold interest to visitors. There... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  Pitmedden Gardens web site says if you are a keen gardener this place will enspire your green fingers. What an understatment this is. Manicured to perfection you would swear they were surreal, but see the fine borders and high terrace where around 40 species of apple trees... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  The little Chapel which sits beside the servants' quarters of Haddo House, is a private Chapel which served the estate workers and the Earls and their Ladies. The Chapel was designed by George E. Street in 1880 in a neo Gothic style. It has no kirkyard for people but near by... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  The village square has all a visitor or indeed villager needs. Here in the pretty square you can visit the heritage centre with its nostalgic old petrol pump. Have a drink or a meal in the Aberdeen Arms hotel or visit the local shops.tbc 

 scottishvisitor Says:  While your in the gardens look out for the two 'Thunder House Pavilions'. These unusual buildings are very interesting and as the name suggests would have been places to escape sudden rain showers. There was a small art exhibitions displaying the work of Marion Kolata her... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  Haddo Country Park used to be part of Haddo's Country Estate but is now owned and managed by Aberdeenshire Council. The park comprises 200 acres of park land with lots of rambling paths through dense woodland. Open year round from 9.00 till sunset with free entrance. We... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  Haddo House was originally designed by William Adam in 1732, it was refurbished in 1880 after a fire ripped through the inside. The house was home to the Gordon family for four hundred years. The last Gordon was the 4th. Earl of Aberdeen. Today Haddo House is still in safe... 

 stevezero Says:  The Aberdeen Arms stands proudly on the main square and is popular with local framers, ramblers and visitors from far and wide.It is also famed for its real ale. 

 stevezero Says:  The tomb lies in the Tarves Kirk grounds and is remarkably well preserved for its age. It was built for William Forbes who lived in the nearby Tolquhon Castle, and still boasts fine detail 

 stevezero Says:  Tarves Kirk is not too ancient, but is famed for housing the Tolquhon Tomb within its grounds 

 stevezero Says:  In fornt of the Heritage Centre stands and old petrol pump, which you don't see very often these days.It is no longer used, but looks in good condition. 

 stevezero Says:  The old victorian School in Tarves was recently restored to benefit the local community and visitors to the village.It now comprises The Victorian Schoolroom, which gives visitors an idea of school life in the 1800's, complete with hands on experience; the Corbett Room, with... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  Most if not all National Trust Properties have a shop where you are nearly always offered to become one of their members. If you do sign up, entrance fees and parking charges are free. The North East of Scotland has many properties and the membership saves a lot of money if... 

 scottishvisitor Says:  If you are in the country park at Haddo and nature calls it will not be immediately obvious to you where the toilets are. They are housed in the old Pheasantry which was once an important part of the workings of Haddo Estate. Here pheasants were raised from incubated eggs...