Ballater is a small ancient town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland situated in Royal Deeside, lying on the River Dee, 43 miles west of Aberdeen. Behind the town to the north, runs the Pass of Ballater, an ice-worn ravine; where there is evidence the area has been a prehistoric settlement with a large collection of Pictish symbol stones. The town dates back to c1300 and was built around the central church green, the buildings are made from red granite, there are shops and amenities, a museum, hotels and restaurants, the Town Hall was built as a memorial to Prince Albert and the Royal Bridge, spanning the River Dee, was opened in 1885 by Queen Victoria. Ballater is a popular area with tourists lying on the route to Balmoral Castle, purchased in 1852 by Queen Victoria, Balmoral Castle is still used as the holiday home for the current Royal Family. Ballater sits in a beautiful area surrounded by forest and the Cairngorm Mountain range. Ballater is a centre for orienteering and has many sporting facilities including an 18-hole golf course and bike hire shops. There are gentle walks at Craigendarroch and more advanced walks on Lochnagar Mountain. Ballater holds a walking week each May.
Attraction
Balmoral Castle & Grounds
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
The Old Royal Station
Camping
Ballater Caravan & Camping Site
Caravan Park
Ballater Caravan & Camping Site
Invercauld Caravan Club Site
Classes
Dance - Brandie School of Dancing
Cottage
Faunoran Cottage
Glenbardie
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
Doctor
Ballater Community Nurses
The Medical Centre
Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Coilacriech Inn
Prince Of Wales
Restaurant
Darroch Learg Hotel
Gathering Place
Green Inn Restaurant
Johnson's Restaurant
Rowan Tree
Station Restaurant
School
Ballater School
Braemar School
Royal Deeside School Of English
Self-Catering
Glenbardie
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
Solicitor
Aberdeen Considine & Co
Fraser & Mulligan
Gray & Kellas
Taxi
Sports Clubs
Ballater Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Ballater LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Glass House The
Yule A B
Ballater Flowers
Davidsons Chemist
D P Optician
Antiques
Activities
Glenshee Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Ballater
The Deeside Inn (0.08 miles)
Our work at The Deeside Inn has included alterations to the layout of the ... More | visit website
Deeside Hotel (0.35 miles)
Recommended in the Good Hotel Guide 2008, this late Victorian residence is set within an acre of grounds in picturesque Ballater, Royal Deeside. Comfortable rooms are individually decorated, all with en suite ... More
The Glen Lui Hotel (0.38 miles)
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Ideally located for peace and quiet, yet only five minutes walk into the village, The Glen Lui is set in a secluded ... More | visit website
Hilton Craigendarroch (0.81 miles)
This hotel is surrounded by beautiful countryside on a private estate in the Scottish Highlands. The hotel has 45 bedrooms and conference facilities for parties of up to 120. The fine ... More
Pannanich Wells (1.61 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
Loch Kinord Hotel (5.84 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
Glendavan House (5.95 miles)
Aberdeen Arms Hotel (8.70 miles)
The Commercial Hotel (8.70 miles)
Tigh na Geald (9.63 miles)
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