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Battle of the Brig of Dee

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Dogs welcome

Getting here

57.12255, -2.11767

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, Marmalade Hoverfly, Melanostoma scalare +62 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Syrphus, Marmalade Hoverfly, Melanostoma scalare +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Springy Turf-moss, Crescent-cup Liverwort +3 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Springy Turf-moss, Crescent-cup Liverwort +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Causey MounthWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

76 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 1Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs
Main RouteCycling route37 m
Named routeRef 1Length 37 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Battle of the Brig of Dee

📷 Wikipedia · Battle of the Brig of Dee · CC BY-SA 3.0

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🌱Hazlehead ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Duthie ParkUrban park1.2 km→🌱Queens LinksUrban park4.1 km→🌱Union Terrace GardensUrban park2.8 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Westburn ParkUrban park3.6 km→

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