Strathdon is a village situated in a fertile valley in the Cairngorms Mountains, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and located 45 miles west of Aberdeen. Strathdon lies near the River Don as it winds through miles of farmland on route eventually flowing into the North Sea via Aberdeen. A famous resident of the village is the Scottish Comedian, Billy Connolly. The settlement here was once known as Invernochty, named after the original church, located where the River Don meets the Nochty waters. Strathdon is a beautiful area with wild dramatic scenery; it is very isolated with the barren moorland and mountain backdrop heading towards the Highlands. The village has a shop and amenities, a community hall and places to stay around the area. Historical buildings include Corgarff Castle, a rectangular 16th century, white-washed tower house built c1530, standing in a lonely area at the top of Strathdon, this unfortunate Castle has been burned down three times, used as barracks after the Jacobite Rising and as a base to stop illicit whiskey distilling, before being abandoned in 1831. Corgarff has been restored by Historic Scotland and is open to visitors from April to September. Traditional Highland Games, known as the Lonach Gathering
Attraction
Candacraig Gardens and Gallery
Corgarff Castle
Doctor
Pub and Bar
Allargue Arms Hotel
Glenkindie Arms
The Colquhonnie House Hotel
Restaurant
Allargue Arms Hotel
The Colquhonnie House Hotel
School
Taxi
Shops
Bellabeg Shop
Good Brand Knitwear
Activities
The Lecht Ski Centre(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Strathdon
Auld Cummerton (0.35 miles)
Originally built in 1760, Carole and Bruce have restored the ruin to a very high standard with ... More | visit website
Kildrummy Castle Hotel (6.66 miles)
Kildrummy Inn (7.12 miles)
Glendavan House (8.88 miles)
Aberdeen Arms Hotel (9.45 miles)
The Commercial Hotel (9.45 miles)
Hilton Craigendarroch (10.19 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 (10.36 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
Deeside Hotel (10.58 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 (10.70 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
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