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Aberdeenshire

Kirriemuir Landward West

Glenisla Hotel – Glenisla Kirk loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

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Aberdeenshire

Kirriemuir Landward West

Glenisla Hotel – Glenisla Kirk loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

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Glenisla Hotel – Glenisla Kirk loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

01:15

4.32km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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 centuries, it was part of the lands of Coupar Angus Abbey, which influenced the area's farming development. After the Reformation, the lands were feued to the Ogilvy family, later Earls of Airlie, with Forter Castle remaining as a historical landmark. In the 19th century, the area became a romantic destination, attracting Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Glenisla also saw the construction of Brackny Bridge in 1824, designed by John Justice, marking a significant moment in the area's architectural history.

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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 at the Haughs of Drimmie. Featuring a sheep gate at one end, it was likely built to help children from Auchenleish cross the River Isla to reach school. Damaged by extreme weather in 2021, it has since been repaired. Previously, a ford behind the manse allowed passage along the Coffin Road, used to transport coffins from Kilry to Glenisla Graveyard, but frequent spates have rendered it impassable.

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1.99 km

Whitehill Wood

Forest

4.30 km

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 to the 13th century, it was first gifted to the Abbey of Cambuskenneth by King William the Lion and later transferred to the Abbey of Coupar Angus in 1311. After numerous repairs, the original church was replaced with the current structure. Now owned by the Glenisla Church Trust, it continues to serve the community with monthly informal evening services (April to December) and a Christmas Eve Watch Night Service. It also offers a venue for weddings and funerals, with local venues providing additional support.

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4.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.58 km

1.09 km

617 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

617 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 19 August

12°C

7°C

54 %

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Glenisla Hotel – Glenisla Kirk loop from Kirkton of Glenisla

Glenisla Hotel

Justice Dundas Suspension Bridge

Glenisla Kirk

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