PLACES TO STAY:- Bed & Breakfast, Guest House, Hotels, Self Catering |
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Crathie Opportunity Holidays
The Manse Courtyard
Crathie
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5UL
Tel: 013397 42100
www.crathieholidays.org.uk |
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Darroch Learg Hotel
& Restaurant
Braemar Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5UX
Tel: 013397 55443
www.darrochlearg.co.uk |
We have four self catering holiday cottages where disabled people - and their friends alike - can enjoy a relaxing holiday in beautiful Royal Deeside. Each cottage has been carefully designed and equipped with access and furnishings suitable for the independent wheelchair traveller. Other aspects of design have taken into account the different needs of holiday guests with varying abilities. more info |
The Darroch Learg is in the midst of Royal Deeside and is surrounded by glorious countryside which is now part of Scotland's Cairngorm National Park. more info |
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Deeside Hotel
45 Braemar Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5RQ
Tel: 013397 55420
Fax: 013397 55357
www.deesidehotel.co.uk |
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East Bank Guest House
50 Albert Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QU
Tel: 013397 55742
Fax: 013397 55795
Email: reynard12@aol.com
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A Victorian residence in an acre of grounds. Guests are welcomed with home-made shortbread and Deeside mineral water. Books, cafetière coffee, fair-trade hot chocolate, herbal teas and a good selection of quality toiletries are also provided in the rooms to ensure that your stay is comfortable. Ten individual bedrooms, all en-suite, two are on the ground floor offering easy access.
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Situated right next to Ballater Golf Club in the heart of Royal Deeside and surrounded by magnificent scenery, we offer access to cycling, skiing and golf with Balmoral Castle only 9 miles away. All rooms have TV with tea and coffee facilities. Satellite television is available in the lounge. Full Scottish breakfast included. |
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Relax in our family run hotel which is quietly situated in two acres of wooded grounds on the edge of the village. Enjoy outstanding views across the golf course towards Lochnagar and watch the wildlife visitors to the gardens. Whether having an activity holiday or just getting away from it all we offer a friendly welcome and comfortable accommodation. more info |
Excellent en-suite accommodation is available to include less-abled facilities, power showers, colour TV and complimentary tea & coffee trays in each room. A hearty breakfast menu is provided with fine Scottish smoked salmon being a speciality.more info |
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Hilton Craigendarroch
Braemar Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5XA
Tel: 013397 55858
Fax: 013397 55447
www.hilton.com
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A Victorian town house in the heart of Ballater, which is furnished and decorated to a high standard. We offer accommodation comprising of 5 en suite rooms including one with jacuzzi and super king size bed. We serve traditional or continental breakfasts and packed lunches and evening meals can be provided on request. Easy parking in front of historic railway station museum. more info |
Relax in our well appointed guest rooms. Decorated in cool, calm tones. Curl up in the easy chair to watch TV or de-stress with the playstation console. Alternatively, choose from a suite or deluxe room with extra amenities.
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Inverdeen House
11 Bridge Square
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QJ
Tel: 01339 755759
www.inverdeen.com |
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A warm welcome to Inverdeen House which is a Georgian Townhouse, built 1820 and refurbished to a very high standard. Each room is either en-suite or has its own private shower and toilet. There is central heating, a coloured TV, hairdryer, complimentary biscuits, and tea/coffee making facilities. more info |
Elegantly restored Victorian house in the heart of Ballater offers 4 Star accommodation, comprising 2 Double Rooms with en-suite facilities and 1 Single Room with private facilities. Ideally placed to enjoy local attractions including castles, historical buildings, wildlife and distilleries. For the more active walking, cycling, golf, running, canoeing and gliding are all available in and around the village. more info |
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Loch Kinord Hotel
Ballater Road
DINNET
Aboyne
Royal Deeside
AB34 5JY
Tel: 01339 885229
www.lochkinord.com |
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Nestled in the beautiful, rustic village of Dinnet in Royal Deeside lies a hotel of character. Enjoy the warmth of log fires, fine malts and superb cuisine at this award winning, family run Victorian Hotel. The Loch Kinord offers a relaxing getaway. Self-catering lodges are available in quiet woodland behind the hotel with golf, fishing, walking and skiing nearby. more info |
Schoolhouse is a stylish and relaxing place to stay, with options of dormitory or family rooms and double or twin rooms. All have en suite bathrooms with wonderful showers. Wholesome meals are available. Groups (up to 24) can self-cater. There is a large garden, a drying room and cycle store. Storytelling by the fire is a popular feature. French and German spoken. more info |
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Syracuse Annexe is luxury accommodation of the highest standard, King size heated waterbed, double size Jacuzzi.
Two minutes walk from the centre of the picturesque village of Ballater set in heart of Royal Deeside.
The area offers activities such as, golf, fishing, gliding, pony trekking, mountain biking , canoeing, walking, or just the chance to relax, you'll find it here.more info |
Tangley House is a Victorian property set in lovely gardens overlooking Craigendarroch. It has large en-suite bedrooms tastefully decorated. Within easy walking distance of Ballater village centre which offers a varied selection of excellent shops, galleries & restaurants. A great base for exploring, Balmoral, castles and buildings of historic interest, ideal for outdoor pursuits, golf walking and fishing. more info |
ADVENTURE & ACTIVITIES:- Golf, Bike Hire, Outdoor, Walking |
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Cabin Fever
The Activity Station
Station Square
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5RB
Tel: 013397 54004
www.cabinfever.org.uk |
"This 18-hole, slightly undulating, medium length golf course is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of upper Deeside. Lying within a circle of hills, the glorious views make this a truly delightful golfing experience. Visitors are made very welcome with full clubhouse facilities being available and special packages offered for 8 or more golfers booking in advance." more info |
Cabin Fever - Bike Hire & Activity Centre. Situated next to the Tourist Information Centre at the world famous Ballater Station Buildings.
Mountain Bike Hire/Guided Rides, Canoe Hire & Instruction, Archery, Camping Holidays. Small shop & outdoor cafe onsite. Mention the Visitballater website for a 10% discount at Cabin Fever. more info |
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Cycle Highlands
The Pavilion
Victoria Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5RA
Tel: 013397 55864
www.cyclehighlands.com |
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Hilton Craigendarroch
Braemar Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5XA
Tel: 013397 55858
Fax: 013397 55447
www.hilton.com |
Cyclehighlands is owned and operated by local mountain bike enthusiasts and is the hub for all cycling in the upper Deeside valley. Our bike shop specialises in bike hire for all ages, guiding and corporate events. The shop is now an official demo centre for many leading brands including Rocky Mountain,Cove and GT. We are also home to the local mountain bike club so local trail advice is always available - welcome to mountain bike heaven ! more info |
Plunge into the 17 metre lagoon shaped pool. Enjoy a relaxing dip or keep in shape with a free aqua-aerobics class. Relax in the sauna, steam room or Jacuzzi. Work out in the fitness room with weights and cardiovascular equipment or challenge friends to a game of squash.
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| Skibraemar Snow sports have over 20 years experience at the Lecht and Glenshee ski centres and are ideally placed to provide rental, instruction and friendly advice. Ballater and Braemar are within easy reach of both centres and mountain bike rental and guiding is also available. Please contact Richard to discuss conditions at both centres during the winter months. more info |
Scotlands Classic Bike Tours,
Based in the bikers Mecca of beautiful Royal Deeside, we offer guided tours through some of the most inspiring scenery in Britain.
Tours include, use of Classic Bike, fuel, guide, lunch and coffee stops, entrance fees where applicable.
Range of accommodation packages to suit all.
Corporate days arranged.
Bikes available for film location.
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WalkDeeside Ltd
1 Balnastraid Cottages
DINNET
Aboyne
Royal Deeside
AB34 5NE
Tel: 01339 880081 www.walkdeeside.com |
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WalkDeeside is a friendly, family-run outdoor activities business, offering
a quality service with personal attention to detail. Join us to explore and discover the natural beauty of Royal Deeside and listen to our experienced guides. Activities and courses include day trips to the hills, wildlife watching trips, trail cycling, nordic walking, conservation walks, and car tours and map reading courses. more info |
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The Auld Kirk
Braemar Road
Ballater
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire
AB35 5RQ
Tel: 01339 755762
www.theauldkirk.com |
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Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant
Braemar Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5UX
Tel: 013397 55443
www.darrochlearg.co.uk |
The Auld Kirk is the oldest church building in Ballater. Now it is a stylish restaurant with rooms where you can enjoy the finest fresh local produce served in a contemporary style. The café bar and terrace are open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The Kirk bar and Spirit Restaurant are open Monday to Saturday from 6.30pm. more info
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Awarded three AA rosettes each year since 1997, The Darroch Learg was the first in Scotland to receive the AA's new "Wine List of the Year". The restaurant opens into a conservatory adding special charm to a candlelit dining experience. Beef, lamb, venison and game are sourced locally and fish and shellfish is delivered from Aberdeen and the west coast. more info |
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The Glen Lui Restaurant and Bistro Bar offers good food and wine in relaxing surroundings. We have outside dining facilities on our decking overlooking the golf course where you can enjoy a meal or just a drink in the good weather. Open daily for bar lunches from 12 until 2.30 p.m. dinners from 6p.m. until 9 p.m. Coffees and home baking also available . more info |
Come and enjoy fine dining in our traditional/contemporary Oaks Restaurant. Enjoy the wonderful ambience and classical surroundings whilst dining on the finest local produce. The Oaks Restaurant is open Thursday through to Sunday from 6.30pm.
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Loch Kinord Hotel
Ballater Road
DINNET
Aboyne
Royal Deeside
AB34 5JY
Tel: 01339 885229
www.lochkinord.com |
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La Mangiatoia
Bridge Square
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QJ
Tel: 013397 55999 |
Enjoy the warmth of log fires, fine malts and superb cuisine at the Loch Kinord Hotel in the beautiful, rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside. The ala carte menus in the elegant dining room have won an AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Bar lunches and suppers are available in our Lounge. Catering available for small functions.
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A family restaurant serving traditional homemade pasta and pizza dishes in atmospheric surroundings. Dine beside the wood burning stove in winter and enjoy al fresco dining in summer! Children are welcome. Open 7 days a week. Monday to Friday 1700 until 2200, Saturday and Sunday 1200 until 2230. Closed Mondays November to March, also closed mid November until mid December. |
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The Station Restaurant
Station Square
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QB
Tel: 013397 55050 |
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A stylish Coffee Shop and Restaurant in the Old Royal Station popular with locals and visitors. Home baking, good coffee and fresh food served all day |
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PLACES TO SHOP:- Food, Electrical, Florists, Clothes, Gifts, Antiques, Chemist, Optician |
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Ballater Flowers
Greengrocer and florist
47 Bridge Street
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QD
Tel: 013397 55741
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Ballater Flowers sells a wonderful assortment of Fresh fruit & Vegetables as well as Flowers and Floral arrangements with local delivery available. Customers will also find environmentally friendly Ecover cleaning products, a wide selection of teas, juice, cereals, eggs, grains, pasta, spices, herbs, gluten free & organic products, Green & Black’s chocolate and much more! Open Monday through Saturday.
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Cassie’s is the true 'lifeline' of the village of Ballater with a wide variety of quality products - housewares, hardware, paint, appliances, pet supplies, seeds, compost and much more! Alistair & Margaret can provide virtually everything you may wish or require for your home, garden or holiday accommodation from a nail to paintings by world famous local artist Howard Butterworth.
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Chalmers Bakery
Golf Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
Tel: 013397 55474 |
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The Corner Cupboard
Crathie Post Office
Easter Balmoral
BALLATER
ROYAL DEESIDE
AB35 5TB
Tel: 01339 742006
www.thecorner-cupboard.com |
At Chalmers we have a wide selection of rolls, cakes and biscuits and fresh breads including our famous Balmoral bread. Sandwiches, soft drinks, bottled water, coffee and tea as well as hot meals to take away.
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The Corner Cupboard at Crathie Post Office is a village shop with a real difference. Proprietor, Denise Jones, provides fresh local produce, newspapers and gifts as well as a relaxing coffee or tea! An “order and collect” service for residents and self-catering visitors is available and the premises are equipped with a treatment area for complementary therapies including Reiki Healing.
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Deeside Books
18-20 Bridge Street
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QP
Tel / Fax 01339 754080
Email: deesidebk@aol.com |
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W. Davidson & Sons Ltd
Chemist & Vet Supplies
10 Bridge Street
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QP
Tel: 01339 755409
www.wdavidson.com |
A wide selection of out of print, antiquarian and second hand books for sale. Specialities include Scottish and Local History, Field Sports, Military, Travel and Topography and lots more. No obligation booksearch and new Scottish titles also available. Our gift shop has a variety of greetings cards, soft toys, fashion and sterling silver jewellery, handbags, accessories and children's books. Open Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5.
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Davidsons has provided a comprehensive pharmacy and veterinary supplies service to Ballater and the surrounding area since 1998. We are proud to have been awarded prestigious patronage to HM The Queen and HRH the Prince of Wales. We consider it a mark of the quality of the care we provide and our efforts to meet the needs of our customers. more info |
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Gow’s Delicatessen
37 Bridge Street
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QD
Tel: 013397 56183
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DP OPTICIANS specialise in providing individual service to discerning patients.
Eye examinations are free and use up to the minute technology. Our range of designer frames is extensive.
Huge stock of sunglasses - Oakley, Rayban, Bolle, Regatta etc.
Lots of accessories and digital photo processing in store.
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Gow’s Delicatessen is a family run business with a reputation for good, friendly service and the highest quality produce. We offer a wonderful selection of cheeses, an extensive charcuterie counter, fine wines, Scottish beers, antipasto, olives, condiments, chocolates, specialty foods and luxury hampers. The shop is open from Monday to Saturday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. |
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H.M. Sheridan
11 Bridge Street
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QP
Tel: 013397 55218
Fax: 013397 56042
www.hmsheridan.co.uk
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Moira Melrose
Kiltmaker
1 Balnastraid Cottages
DINNET
Aboyne
Royal Deeside
AB34 5NE
Tel: 013398 80081
Email: kiltmaker@hotmail.co.uk |
Established in 1963 H M Sheridan has been supplying locals and holiday makers alike with top quality produce in our traditional but yet modern shop. We are proud of our top quality locally produced meats and extensive range of barbeque goods, sausages and pies. Mail order service also available. more info |
Moira Melrose learned the trade from her mother who has made kilts for many famous people including Princes William and Harry. She works to the same strict guidelines and produces high quality kilts with the best tartan from Scottish Mills. Call or email for details and a quotation. |
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Rowan Antiques
1,5 & 7 Victoria Road
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QQ
Tel: 013397 56035 www.rowanantiques.com |
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| Located in the church square in the middle of the village, we offer a large and diverse stock of Modern and Antique Jewellery, Statuary, Paintings and Prints, silver including Scottish Provincial, Mirrors, lamps, Porcelain and Art Glass. We have a selection of antique furniture and collectables. Shop hours are 10 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays. more info |
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BUSINESS SERVICES :- Consultancy, Computer Services, Accountancy |
GJB Accountancy |
GJB Accountancy (Ballater) Ltd
Bank House
Bridge Street
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5QP
Tel: 01339 755257
Fax: 01339 756051 |
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Accountancy to include final accounts, book-keeping, payroll management, VAT return and computerised tax return completion and submission. |
We provide affordable website design services, for small businesses, individuals and groups. We are able to provide you with a range of options to ensure we can create the web site you require. We offer value for money packages for new businesses , established companies and individuals. We can also provide domain names, hosting packages and email services to name a few. Testimonials from local businesses can be provided. more info
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Swan Design provides top quality results in desk top publishing including designing advertisements and brochures, business cards, personal correspondence cards and business presentations. Private tutoring and admin support available for new computer users with emphasis on patience and fun! Learn how to use your email, organise your files, or just gain more confidence using your computer, help is just a phone call away! |
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And Lots More!!! :- Music Teacher, Cleaning Services, Photographer, Historian |
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Amanda Chadderton
Photographer
Tel: 013398 80421
Mobile: 07799 664417
www.sceneinfocus.co.uk |
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Dr. Sheila Sedgwick, MBE
Girnoc Shiel
Glengirnoc
BALLATER
Royal Deeside
AB35 5SS
Tel: 013397 55292 |
High quality hand-produced photographic greetings cards, using recycled material and original photography, supplied to select local outlets. Images feature local landmarks, gardens, plants and the natural landscape. Commissions welcome for websites / brochures. Framed prints available for display/sale in hotels and restaurants. Amanda is a member of Creative Cairngorms and also exhibits work at Monymusk Arts Trust. See weblink to image galleries. more info |
Dr Sheila Sedgwick is a local historian, archivist, genealogist and author who has written books and articles on aspects of the history and folklore of Royal Deeside. Her work includes: The Story of Ballater, The Curious Years, Departed Glories and Recalling Glengairn, etc.
Dr.Sedgwick may be contacted regarding any search for family history in Royal Deeside. |
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