Drinnie's Wood Observatory
34 Reviews
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Archaeology Service Historic Environment Record (HER) | The Archaeology Service maintains the Historic Environment Record, more commonly referred to as the HER, for Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray Councils. The HERs contain information on nearly 30,000 sites of archaeological and historical interest ranging from Mesolithic flints to airfields of World War II. The information consists of a computerised database linked to a GIS (Geographical Information System) with further physical records of maps, photographs, articles and reports.
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Mintlaw, Peterhead AB42 4JQ
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Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kids
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Susan Mclatchie
28.02.2024
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
Hard to find but good to see. Couldn't see any view from top as trees too tall. Nice little find though.
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15.02.2024
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
Great walk to it through trees. Unfortunately what should be a great view is blocked by the trees, but it's free so all is good.
Paul R
15.02.2024
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
Relaxing place for a family walk
Richard Llewellyn
11.02.2024
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
Interesting folly hidden away in the woods. Despite visiting when it was supposed to be open, it was all locked up so couldn't go inside. Not really that much to see from ground level unfortunately.
Tony Pritchard
04.02.2024
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
I don't understand the reason for others giving this place a poor review. It's lovely.
B Miller
26.01.2024
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
The Observatory itself is currently closed due to Covid. There is no view as the pine forest has grown up around it. There is a bench and it is pleasant enough to sit for a short time. The forest has an easy to walk path network, and there are some single tracks radiating from the Observatory itself. The wood has a good car park, with picnic bench and is also accessible to walk to from Pitfour Estate by Mintlaw.
Sarah Dalziel
23.12.2023
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
Walked the dogs here - nice long walk but can be a bit dirty in places. Lots of dog poo left on the path.
Kevin Beattie
22.12.2023
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
The woods are a nice walk and it's nice to come and see the observatory, but there isn't really anything more to do than look at it and have a seat on the bench. Come and enjoy a nice walk and maybe see some deer if you are lucky!
Keith Ingram
20.12.2023
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
Sadly the trees are now so tall that there isn't a lot to see from the top. Well maintained just needs the trees felling to restore the view.
jono robson
17.12.2023
Drinnie's Wood Observatory
When I visited the trees have grown so tall you can't see any views. Don't bother visiting as you'll be very disappointed. This place could be so much better
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Mintlaw, Peterhead AB42 4JQ
Drinnie's Wood Observatory