Banchory is a town in Royal Deeside, Aberdeeshire, Scotland, situated 16 miles west of Aberdeen on the north bank of the River Dee. Banchory is known as the ‘Gateway to Royal Deeside’ surrounded by picturesque scenery and attractive hills including the Cairn o Mount standing at 450m high. Banchory is an ancient settlement where St Ternan is said to have founded a monastery during the 5th century, two early Christen Cross-Slabs survive near the site of the old church. North of town is the Hill of Fare, the site of the Battle of Corrichie in 1562. The town was founded in 1805 and has historically interesting structures including two famous castles, the Crathes and Drum both run by the National Trust for Scotland. On Scolty Hill to the west there is a tower monument dedicated to General Burnett. Banchory has developed as a tourist resort with hotels, a Camping and Caravan Park, restaurants, pubs and a museum. There is a High Street with a variety of shops and a supermarket. The golf course was built in 1905, there is a driving range, mountain bike trails, and the River Feugh offers fishing. Banchory holds a summer show with fairground stalls and games, craft fair and competitions.
Attraction
Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate
Drum Castle
Go Ape!
Caravan Park
Campfield Caravan Site
Feughside Caravan Park
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Fountain Dental Group
Doctor
Estate Agent
Abderdein Considine
Strutt & Parker
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Banchory Golf Club
Inchmarlo Golf Centre
Holiday Park
Castlewood Leisure Park
Silver Ladies
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Derbar Indian Restaurant
Feughside Inn
St Tropez Restaurant
School
Banchory Primary School
Hill of Banchory Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
D & M Taxis
Davro Taxis
Deeside Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Banchory CC (Cricket)
Shops
Hay's Flowers
The Pet Shop
Burrells Pharmacy
Phyllis
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Activities
Battle Grounds Paintball Aberdeen(Adventure)
Go Ape!(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Banchory
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel (0.08 miles)
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Historic coaching inn ideally situated for touring Royal Deeside and the North East of Scotland. 18 miles from Aberdeen and 15 miles from Aberdeen International Airport. Facilities include ... More
Tor-na-Coille Hotel (0.50 miles)
Banchory Lodge Hotel (0.56 miles)
This impressive Georgian house is set in 12 acres of well tended grounds, on the banks of the River Dee. Roaring log fires and an abundance of fresh flowers are features of the two comfortable ... More | visit website
Inchmarlo Resort & Golf Club (1.10 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
Raemoir House Hotel (2.24 miles)
Welcome to Raemoir, one of the most beautiful Country House Hotels in the Highlands - A very special place famed for its hospitality for decades.
Raemoir is situated in 3,500 acres of ... More
Lochton House (4.25 miles)
Ambleside (8.78 miles)
We are situated 15 mins drive ... More | visit website
Lewisville B&B (9.43 miles)
Maryculter House Hotel (9.43 miles)
With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dee, this charming Scottish mansion dates back to 1225 AD, and was once home to the Knights Templar. This hotel is a ... More
Crawfield Grange B&B (9.99 miles)
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