Glenesk Retreat & Folk Museum

The Cairngorms


Ten miles up Glenesk from Edzell is a former shooting lodge that houses a fascinating collection of antiques and artefacts documenting everyday life in the glen from the 17th to the early 20th centuries – 860 people once lived here; today the population is less than 100.

There's also internet access, a gift shop and a restaurant (mains £5 to £10) serving superb fish and chips.