Situated a little to the north of the town of Huntly in Aberdeenshire, the Bin Forest consists of a mixed conifer woodland which hosts a number of popular walks. Trees in the forest were initially planted by the Duke of Gordon way back in the 1840s.
One of the Bin's most visited attractions is the award-winning Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch Centre, which is kept open during the summer months only.
Huntly itself has a population of around 4,500 and used to be known, for reasons best known to the locals, as Milton of Strathbogie. Despite its small size it has its own castle and is also the home of the world famous Deans bakers, producers of the renowned shortbread biscuits. Historically the home of the Gordon highlanders, Huntly also offers salmon and trout fishing on the Bogie and Deveron rivers, as well as golf, mountain biking, rugby, walking and Nordic skiing.
A little further north still is the civil parish of Turriff, known by many for having its own football team who were quite recently promoted to the Highland League, and Scotland's largest two-day agricultural show is also held in the town.
Turriff was the scene of the first engagements of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1639–51). Much more recently, in 2010, a statue of the "Turra Coo" (Turriff Cow) was placed in the town centre in memory of a local farmer who refused to pay National Insurance when it was first introduced by Lloyd George early in the early twentieth century and whose cow was then seized in part payment and sold on as a consequence.
It is this intricate history combined with the quaint allure of the surrounding towns that makes the Forest itself such an attractive venue for tourists and holidaymakers in general. This area of the county in particular attracts many who seek the peace and tranquillity of the rolling countryside, together with the fresh air and healthy walks that the Bin provides.
A useful way to spend some time in the Aberdeenshire countryside is by hiring a self-catering country cottage. A luxurious holiday cottage provides the comfort that one is entitled to expect when staying away from home on vacation with the peace and restfulness that comes with the knowledge that one's time is all one's own, and that one can eat and drink when and what it suits at all times.
Scotland, and this part of Scotland in particular, is a must-visit for all those who like the outdoor life and with a bit of culture to boot.
About the AuthorMark Richards is a professional writer working for The Middle Man, a web-based business marketing agency. He also publishes A Blog About SEO.
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