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Bad na Ban

Downs, Moorland in Aberdeenshire

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Bad na Ban

Small pine tree A small pine on the summit of Craigrae Beg, Mount Keen in the background
Small pine tree Credit: Liz Gray

Bad na Ban is a small village located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Situated amidst picturesque downs and moorland, the village offers a serene and scenic environment for its residents and visitors alike. With a population of around 200 people, it maintains a close-knit community feel.

The village is surrounded by rolling hills and expansive moorlands, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, bird-watching, and nature exploration. The downs provide a stunning backdrop, with their lush greenery and occasional grazing livestock.

Despite its rural setting, Bad na Ban is well-connected to nearby towns and cities. It is just a short drive from the bustling market town of Aberdeenshire, which offers various amenities including shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The village also benefits from good transportation links, ensuring easy access to the wider region.

In terms of infrastructure, Bad na Ban boasts a range of facilities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a primary school, a community center, and a local shop, ensuring that basic amenities are easily accessible within the village itself.

The village is known for its strong sense of community spirit, with various social events and activities organized throughout the year. Residents take pride in their village and its natural surroundings, and efforts are made to preserve and enhance the local environment.

Overall, Bad na Ban in Aberdeenshire offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst breathtaking downs and moorland.

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Bad na Ban Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.024378/-2.9713244 or Grid Reference NO4193. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Small pine tree A small pine on the summit of Craigrae Beg, Mount Keen in the background
Small pine tree
A small pine on the summit of Craigrae Beg, Mount Keen in the background
Estate tracks This track leads from Greystone to Etnach on the Glen Tanar estate. The gable end of the abandoned Shepherds cottage can be seen.
Estate tracks
This track leads from Greystone to Etnach on the Glen Tanar estate. The gable end of the abandoned Shepherds cottage can be seen.
Estate tracks This is the estate road from Greystone to Etnach. The drystane pillar is missing its National Nature Reserve information board. Short heather landscape and very dry for May.
Estate tracks
This is the estate road from Greystone to Etnach. The drystane pillar is missing its National Nature Reserve information board. Short heather landscape and very dry for May.
Etnach on Glen Tanar Estate The track from Shepherds cottage to the steading at Etnach
Etnach on Glen Tanar Estate
The track from Shepherds cottage to the steading at Etnach
Estate Track The National Nature Reserve sign on the Glen Tanar estate. This road takes you from Home Farm and Glen Tanar house to The Shiel of Glentanar where you would begin your ascent on Mount Keen.
Estate Track
The National Nature Reserve sign on the Glen Tanar estate. This road takes you from Home Farm and Glen Tanar house to The Shiel of Glentanar where you would begin your ascent on Mount Keen.
Mountain Lochan This lochan feeding the Burn of Glendui is in the Black Moss area of the Glen Tanar estate, a stone's throw from the estate track from Greystone to Etnach. The warning sign seems to have disappeared.
Mountain Lochan
This lochan feeding the Burn of Glendui is in the Black Moss area of the Glen Tanar estate, a stone's throw from the estate track from Greystone to Etnach. The warning sign seems to have disappeared.
High & Low roads The fork to the right takes you to an abandoned shepherds house and over the hill to Greystone. The lower fork to the left to the Shiel of Glentanar & Mount Keen
High & Low roads
The fork to the right takes you to an abandoned shepherds house and over the hill to Greystone. The lower fork to the left to the Shiel of Glentanar & Mount Keen
Grouse moor in Glen Tanar
Grouse moor in Glen Tanar
Glen Tanar track The track emerges from the forest as it heads towards Etnach.
Glen Tanar track
The track emerges from the forest as it heads towards Etnach.
Bridge at Etnach Looking upstream from the bridge crossing the Water of Tanar.
Bridge at Etnach
Looking upstream from the bridge crossing the Water of Tanar.
Black Craig, Red Craig A view up Glen Tanar, taken just upstream of the forest.
Black Craig, Red Craig
A view up Glen Tanar, taken just upstream of the forest.
Fork, Glen Tanar Left for up the glen and Mount Keen, right for (upper) Etnach and over the hill to the Dee.
Fork, Glen Tanar
Left for up the glen and Mount Keen, right for (upper) Etnach and over the hill to the Dee.
Water of Tanar The trees are gradually colonising the glen. It is sobering to note that some of these trees probably germinated since my last visit.
Water of Tanar
The trees are gradually colonising the glen. It is sobering to note that some of these trees probably germinated since my last visit.
Nature Conservancy cairn A cairn which carried one of the Nature Conservancy brown plaques. Not many of these have survived and the Nature Conservancy itself was dismantled long before devolution - Tories thought it too powerful and went down the divide and rule route. This is the boundary of the Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve.
Nature Conservancy cairn
A cairn which carried one of the Nature Conservancy brown plaques. Not many of these have survived and the Nature Conservancy itself was dismantled long before devolution - Tories thought it too powerful and went down the divide and rule route. This is the boundary of the Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve.
Bridge in Glen Tanar One of several fine bridges in the glen. The Mount Keen mounth road can be seen in the background. It shows up well as in 2018 work was done on the route to repair the path.
Bridge in Glen Tanar
One of several fine bridges in the glen. The Mount Keen mounth road can be seen in the background. It shows up well as in 2018 work was done on the route to repair the path.
Bridge near Etnach A fine granite bridge with an old cast iron gate. One of a pair taking the road back and forth over the Water of Tanar.
Bridge near Etnach
A fine granite bridge with an old cast iron gate. One of a pair taking the road back and forth over the Water of Tanar.
Road in Glen Tanar The road is heading up to the upper Etnach, above the building now marked as Etnach on maps.
Road in Glen Tanar
The road is heading up to the upper Etnach, above the building now marked as Etnach on maps.
Glen Tanar View over Etnach towards Mount Keen
Glen Tanar
View over Etnach towards Mount Keen
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Bad na Ban is located at Grid Ref: NO4193 (Lat: 57.024378, Lng: -2.9713244)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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