Braemar Castle
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Postcode: AB35 | code search
Population: 850
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Braemar is a historic village in upper Deeside, west Aberdeenshire in Scotland situated 50 miles north of Perth and 60 miles west of Aberdeen. Robert Louis Stevenson is said to have written his famous novel ‘Treasure Island’ whilst staying in Braemar in1881. Braemar dates back to the reign of Malcolm III (1057-1093) with the remains of Kindrochit Castle lying on the east bank of the Clunie Water. Known as the eastern gateway to the Cairngorms, Braemar is surrounded by magnificent mountains, designated National scenic areas and abundant with Scottish wildlife; it has been a popular Highland tourist resort since 1852 when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought the Balmoral Estate nearby. Braemar is particularly popular for winter-sports and bus-tours; there are hotels and holiday accommodation, hostels and a camping and caravan-park, a variety of shops, award winning bistros, coffee-shops and restaurants. The famous Braemar Gathering is held each September; it is one of Scotland’s biggest Highland Games with traditional games, pipers, dancers and usually a Royal guest. There is an 18-hole golf course, walking in the mountains of Royal Deeside and climbing on Mount Morrone or the more challenging Lochnagar. Other attractions include Braemar Castle dating from1628, The Highland Heritage Centre with its tartan shop the Glenshee Snow-sport School and Ski Centre, Braemar Highland Safari tours and the Cairngorms National Park.

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Moorfield House Hotel (0.09 miles)

Moorfield House Hotel
Recently refurbished to a high standard the hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, comfortable accommodation, a first –class dining experience and is the ideal base for outdoor activities all year round. There is ... More | visit website
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Invercauld Arms (0.16 miles)

Invercauld Arms
The Invercauld Arms Hotel is an important 'landmark' on the edge of the delightful Highland village of Braemar, world famous for the Highland Games and the strong connections with Royal Deeside. This charming hotel offers ... More | visit website
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Hilton Craigendarroch (13.41 miles)

Hilton Craigendarroch

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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

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The Glen Lui Hotel (13.54 miles)

The Glen Lui Hotel

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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

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The Spittal of Glenshee Hotel (13.57 miles)

The Spittal of Glenshee Hotel

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The Spittal of Glenshee is the site of one of the oldest inns in the U.K. It is known that the site has been in continuous use since 961AD and ... More

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Deeside Hotel (13.63 miles)

Deeside Hotel

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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

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The Deeside Inn (13.84 miles)

The Deeside Inn
The Deeside Inn sits in the centre of the picturesque Royal Deeside village of Ballater, at the heart of the Grampian Highlands.
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Pannanich Wells (15.49 miles)

Pannanich Wells

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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

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Argyle Guest House (16.88 miles)

Argyle Guest House

Argyle House is a cosy Guest House retreat in Tomintoul village, which is centrally located in the Cairngorm National park. This is an ideal location for fishermen, walkers, cyclists, bikers, whisky enthusiasts, with local distilleries ... More | visit website

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Argyle Guest House (16.88 miles)

Argyle Guest House
Built in 1891 Argyle House is steeped in history, first known as the Argyle Temperance Hotel. It has evolved to a cosy bed and breakfast retreat in this charming village which is centrally located in ... More | visit website

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