The Muir of Dinnet has been inhabited since Mesolithic times, and archaeological remains have been found throughout the area.
During the Iron Age a crannog was built on Loch Kinord, and this continued to be used through to the 10th Century; a logboat has been found on the bed of the loch just offshore.
A 9th Century Pictish stone stands on the north shore of the loch.
The remains of a medieval moated homestead can be seen on the north shore of Loch Davan.
This building, known as The Heugh, is thought to have been the headquarters of Andrew Moray during the Battle of Culblean in 1335.
During the 17th century the Burn O'Vat was used as a hide-out by cattle-rustler Gilderoy Macgregor before he was caught and hanged in 1658.

Loch Kinord was partially drained during the early 19th Century, leading to level of the loch being lowered by about 1 metre.
In 1888 Loch Kinord was further altered in order to provide hydro-electric power for Dinnet House.
In 1949 the Muir of Dinnet was identified as a potential national nature reserve by the Scottish Wildlife Conservation Committee, however this was not acted upon at the time.
During the early 1970s it was suggested that the area be made a country park, however the area was instead designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1971.
In 1977 the Muir of Dinnet became a national nature reserve as part of the celebrations surrounding the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth.

Six Striped Rustic, a film which heavily features Muir of Dinnet, was made in 2013 by artist Chris Dooks.
It was commissioned by Woodend Barn Arts in Banchory as part of their Atomic Doric season of cultural works about the area.
The Muir of Dinnet has been inhabited since Mesolithic times, and archaeological remains have been found throughout the area. During the Iron Age a crannog was built on Loch Kinord, and this continued to be used through to the 10th Century; a logboat has been found on the bed of the loch just offshore. A 9th Century Pictish stone stands on the north shore of the loch. The remains of a medieval moated homestead can be seen on the north shore of Loch Davan. This building, known as The Heugh, is thought to have been the headquarters of Andrew Moray during the Battle of Culblean in 1335. During the 17th century the Burn O'Vat was used as a hide-out by cattle-rustler Gilderoy Macgregor before he was caught and hanged in 1658.
Loch Kinord was partially drained during the early 19th Century, leading to level of the loch being lowered by about 1 metre. In 1888 Loch Kinord was further altered in order to provide hydro-electric power for Dinnet House. In 1949 the Muir of Dinnet was identified as a potential national nature reserve by the Scottish Wildlife Conservation Committee, however this was not acted upon at the time. During the early 1970s it was suggested that the area be made a country park, however the area was instead designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1971. In 1977 the Muir of Dinnet became a national nature reserve as part of the celebrations surrounding the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth.
Six Striped Rustic, a film which heavily features Muir of Dinnet, was made in 2013 by artist Chris Dooks. It was commissioned by Woodend Barn Arts in Banchory as part of their Atomic Doric season of cultural works about the area.
Muir of Dinnet