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.
Attraction
Braemar Castle
Mar Lodge Estate
Doctor
Golf Club
Shops
McLean of Braemar
Taste Coffee Shop
Alldays Stores Ltd
Places to Stay near Braemar
Moorfield House Hotel (0.09 miles)
Invercauld Arms (0.16 miles)
Craiglea Bed and Breakfast (0.28 miles)
Hilton Craigendarroch (13.41 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
Balgonie Self Catering (13.50 miles)
The Coach House and The Garden House
These two detached modern houses, each comfortably sleeping up to 6 people, are set in the grounds of Balgonie Country House.
Just five minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater, ... More
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The Glen Lui Hotel (13.54 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
The Spittal of Glenshee Hotel (13.57 miles)
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
Deeside Hotel (13.63 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
Dalmunzie Highland Cottages (13.65 miles)
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