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I quite often cycle this route in the dark and it’s nice seeing Dundee lit up.

Great bothy - you'll find it in the middle of the house complex, it's entrance is only approachable from the Eastern side of the building.

Try the harbour cafe, excellent cake and coffee. Open every day and run by volunteers.

Don't expect a palace, but this 'Royal Bothy' on Balmoral Estate remains one of the most beautiful bothies I know. In an outbuilding of the royal lodge just outside, you'll find several doors. The last door, somewhat hidden, is the correct one. Inside, you'll find a cozy bothy with everything you need: bunk beds, a table and chairs, and a stove for warmth. On the first floor, you can sleep on the wooden floor. Be aware that logging is prohibited around the bothy! The location is also fantastic, with beautiful views over Loch Muick, and the small wooded area has a cozy and inviting feel. A stream with fresh water also flows through it. Highly recommended to stay here.

Glenisla Kirk, a small Gothic church built in 1821, is located at the west end of Kirkton of Glenisla on the B951. Originally part of a religious site dating back to the 13th century, it was first gifted to the Abbey of Cambuskenneth by King William the Lion and later transferred to the Abbey of Coupar Angus in 1311. After numerous repairs, the original church was replaced with the current structure. Now owned by the Glenisla Church Trust, it continues to serve the community with monthly informal evening services (April to December) and a Christmas Eve Watch Night Service. It also offers a venue for weddings and funerals, with local venues providing additional support.

Kirkton of Glenisla, an ancient farming community with Bronze Age and Pictish remains, has a deep ecclesiastical heritage reflected in its name, meaning "church town." From the 14th to 16th centuries, it was part of the lands of Coupar Angus Abbey, which influenced the area's farming development. After the Reformation, the lands were feued to the Ogilvy family, later Earls of Airlie, with Forter Castle remaining as a historical landmark. In the 19th century, the area became a romantic destination, attracting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Glenisla also saw the construction of Brackny Bridge in 1824, designed by John Justice, marking a significant moment in the area's architectural history.

Glenisla, planted in 1949, is a productive forest mainly consisting of Sitka Spruce, a species known for its rapid growth and high-quality timber. Introduced to Scotland in 1831 by David Douglas, Sitka Spruce originates from the fog-belt of western North America, where it had various uses such as in basketry and boat caulking. Plans to establish native riparian woodlands are underway, though deer management is crucial to protect young trees. The forest is served by three main burns—Glen Taitney, Finlet, and Muckle—which supply water to the Backwater Reservoir and local rivers, benefiting nearby towns in Angus and Dundee.

A useful information point and shelter in the forest