Ballater is a picturesque village in Royal Deeside surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Cairngorms National Park.   Situated on the banks of the River Dee 43 miles (69 km) west of Aberdeen and 8 miles (13 km) from Balmoral Castle, Ballater is renowned for its royal connections and has many shops and businesses displaying the Royal warrants of the Queen and Prince Charles.

This web site is sponsored by the Ballater Business Association and we hope that as the site develops, that it can be a source of information to our visitors and local residents of all ages and interests.

The members of the Ballater Business Association welcome you to Ballater, “The Jewel of the Cairngorms”!