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From Issue One of Hidden Scotland Magazine

Tower O'Ess

The Tower O’ Ess is a luxury self catering highland retreat perfect for couples, nestled on the edge of the Glen.

Words by Hidden Scotland

Printed in Issue One of Hidden Scotland Magazine, Autumn and Winter 2020.

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The nearest airport is in Aberdeen

The Tower O’ Ess was renovated and opened as luxury self-catering accommodation on 15 July 2020. This epic Tower stands proud on the banks of the River Tanar in the Glen Tanar Estate, Aberdeenshire – just a short drive along from Aboyne in Royal Deeside.

and built between 1871-1873

The Tower was originally built as an imposing entrance to the glen, designed by William Cunliffe Brooks and the architect George Truefitt. Later on, it was reimagined as an operational gatehouse by Lord Glentanar, Thomas Coats in 1918.

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