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Human settlement in Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tarland (Gaelic: Turlann) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and is located 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Aboyne, and 30 miles (50 km) west of Aberdeen. Population 720 (2016).
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Tarland
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  Tarland Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Population | 690 (2022)[1] |
| OS grid reference | NJ4799 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | AB34 |
| Dialling code | 01339 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Tarland is home to the Culsh Earth House, an Iron Age below-ground dwelling that otherwise known as a Souterrain. Souterrains were used to store food and the Culsh Earth House probably served as a community cellar.
Just south of Tarland is the Tomnaverie stone circle, a 4,000-year-old recumbent stone circle. The land is owned by the MacRobert Trust and in the care of Historic Scotland. The circle was recently restored with help from a donation by the trust.
Melgum Lodge near Tarland was originally built as a hunting lodge for the physician to Queen Victoria who frequently stayed in the vicinity at Balmoral Castle.
Tarland Church (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Mo Luaig) commemorates Mo Luag, a saint more often associated with the west coast.
According to legend, a wizard once lived in the area. It was said that he once came to Tarland Fair and cut open a cheese, which produced a swarm of bees.[2]
In 2015 a new bike park was built in Drummy Woods of Tarland, bringing visitors to the local community. The bike park cost around £200,000 to build and features three different level of difficulty so it can suit cyclists of all abilities.
The village is served by bus routes 202 and 212 that provide a connection to Aberdeen, Banchory, Ballater and Breamar. Line 202 is operated by Stagecoach Bluebird and covers long-distance connections as to Aberdeen and Breamar, while line 212 is operated by the Aberdeenshire Council, providing a connection to Banchory and other smaller villages near Tarland.
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