Aboyne is an ancient village in the heart of Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 30 miles west of Aberdeen, near to the Cairngorms National Park. The village was formerly known as Bonty and had a castle recorded as being garrisoned by King Edward’s English troops in 1291. Prehistoric remains include a Pictish cross-slab formation stone standing in the grounds of Aboyne Castle, Tomnaverie stone-circle and Balnagowan Necropolis; with its Blue Cairn dating from c.3rd century BC, with boulders measuring 53m long Aboyne is largely a Victorian creation dating from 1676, when it received a burgh charter. The village is officially named Charlestown of Aboyne after Charles Gordon the 1st Earl of Aboyne. In the centre of the village is the green surrounded by grey granite buildings, a range of shops and supermarket, hotels, restaurants and cafes. Aboyne is well equipped as a tourist resort with an 18-hole golf course, a bowling-green, tennis-courts, children’s playground, fishing and shooting. Glen Tanar is ideal for walking, riding and enjoying the picturesque scenery and Aboyne Loch has water skiing facilities. The Deeside Gliding Club and the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve are nearby. The Aboyne Highland Games have been held each September on the village green dating back to 1867.
Attraction
Camping
Dentist
Doctor
Aboyne Health Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Inn
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Candlestick Maker
Royal Kashmir Tandoori
School
Solicitor
Aberdein Considine & Co
Campbell Connon
Taxi
Vet
Dukes Veterinary Practice Limited
Sports Clubs
Aboyne Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Aboyne LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Activities
Deeside Activity Park(Adventure)
Deeside Gliding Club(Airsports)
Places to Stay near Aboyne
Huntly Arms Hotel (0.24 miles)
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Frist built in 1432, this hotel is probably the oldest coachin inn in Scotland, still in its original position. Jacobite leaders and ... More
Tigh na Geald (0.27 miles)
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne (0.91 miles)
Loch Kinord Hotel (4.23 miles)
In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sporting activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. On the ... More | visit website
The Commercial Hotel (4.63 miles)
Aberdeen Arms Hotel (4.63 miles)
Glendavan House (5.52 miles)
Pannanich Wells (8.34 miles)
Historic 18th Century inn with springs. Internally Pannanich changes into a comfortable well appointed hotel. Built circa 1760 as a hotel to provide accommodation for guests wishing to 'take the ... More
Inchmarlo Resort & Golf Club (9.55 miles)
Inchmarlo set in the peaceful woodland surroundings of Inchmarlo Golf Club within the heart of Royal Deeside and yet just 30 minutes drive from Aberdeen City Centre and Airport. Ideally ... More
The Deeside Inn (9.98 miles)
Our work at The Deeside Inn has included alterations to the layout of the ... More | visit website
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