View of Forter Castle – Glen Isla loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

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Aberdeenshire

Kirriemuir Landward West

View of Forter Castle – Glen Isla loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

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View of Forter Castle – Glen Isla loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

01:24

23.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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32 m

Glenisla Hotel

Highlight • Pub

Kirkton of Glenisla, an ancient farming community with Bronze Age and Pictish remains, has a deep ecclesiastical heritage reflected in its name, meaning "church town." From the 14th to 16th …

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85 m

Glenisla Kirk

Highlight • Religious Site

Glenisla Kirk, a small Gothic church built in 1821, is located at the west end of Kirkton of Glenisla on the B951. Originally part of a religious site dating back …

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430 m

Justice Dundas Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1824 by Dundee engineer John Justice, this 19-meter iron suspension bridge is the oldest of its kind in Scotland and served as a prototype for a larger version …

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6.86 km

Drumore Loch

Highlight • Lake

Excellent cycling route past this lochan

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16.0 km

View of Forter Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Forter Castle, built in 1560 by the Ogilvys of Airlie, is a four-storey tower house that was restored in the 1990s after falling into ruin. Its strong defenses made it …

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19.5 km

A pretty glen on the border between Perthshire and Angus. The road follows the river Isla north and avoids the slightly busier B951. You can make this into a great loop around Mount Blair from Blairgowrie in the south.

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