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Braemar

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Balmoral Estate

Balmoral Estate

The Balmoral Estate is the Scottish home to the British Royal Family. The estate is open to the public from April to the end of July each year. Visitors can enjoy an audio tour, included in the admission charge which guides them around the gardens, grounds and exhibitions of this unique Highland estate. The coffee shop on site seats 100 and serves light snacks and meals with a Highland flavour along with the gift shop which has both gifts with a Scottish and Royal theme. Visitors who would like to stay longer on the estate can book one of our 6 holiday cottages with the unique privilege of being able to play on the Balmoral 9 hole golf course. Salmon fishing is available on the river Dee which flows through the estate. The Queens Highland and Fell ponies are available for pony trekking throughout the open season and we offer a series of 2hr, day, evening and even two day trail rides. Wildlife safaris are also on offer with the Ranger Service; a fantastic way to explore the scenery and wildlife of this special place.

The Estates Office, Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB

Tel: 013397 42534

www.balmoralcastle.com/

Braemar Castle

Braemar Castle

Built in 1628  as a Highland Hunting Lodge, garrison for Hanoverian troops after Culloden, home to the Chiefs of Clan Farquharson, now Scotland's only community run Castle.  Enjoy a tour of 12 furnished rooms and visit the Hill and River Exhibition.  Open weekends, April to end Ocotber.  Also Wednesdays July and August.

 

Braemar, AB35 5XR

Tel: 013397 41219

http://www.braemarcastle.co.uk

Braemar Highland Safaris

Thrilling and adventurous  landrover based safaris into the heart of the Cairngorm Mountains.

North View Hillside Drive, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YU

Tel: 013397 41420

www.braemarhighlandsafaris.co.uk#http://www.braemarhighlandsafaris.co.uk#

Cyclehighlands

Cyclehighlands

Cyclehighlands are based in Ballater and specialise in bike rental, guiding and corporate events from the biggest bike shop in Aberdeenshire. The shop is an official demo centre for many leading brands and during the winter months we open our ski and board hire in Braemar. All our staff are qualified mountain bike guides and members of the local mountain bike club so trail and route advice is always available and we can now offer a bike shuttle service to the Lecht Chairlift mountain bike trails. From family cyclist to expert on road or mountain, discover some of Scotland’s best cycling

The Pavilion Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QQ

Tel: 013397 55864

www.cyclehighlands.com

Glenshee Ski Centre

Glenshee Ski Centre

Glenshee Ski Centre offers the UK's most extensive skiing and snowboarding facilities - we hope you will enjoy our mountains of adventure. Glenshee - adventure in the making! Glenshee's impressive 20 lifts and 36 runs offer an amazing diversity of natural terrain for all standards of skiers and snowboarders. There are lots of options to choose from - you can join a class, go private, hire an instructor for your group, get into race training or simply take advantage of one of our great value package deals. Restaurant and Catering facilities.

Cairnwell, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5XU

Tel: 01339 741320

www.ski-glenshee.co.uk

Invercauld Estate

Invercauld Estate

Outstanding salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Dee in the heart of Royal Deeside. Walking in the heart of the Cairngorm Mountains as well as holiday lodges and cottages to let.

4 The Keiloch Invercauld, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TW

Tel: 013397 41224

www.invercauld.org

Mar Lodge Estate

Owned by the National Trust for Scotland, the Estate occupies nearly 8% of
the Cairngorms National Park, covering in total 29,340 hectares of some
of the most remote and scenic wild land in Scotland, including four of the five highest mountains in the UK.Within it's boundaries are fine examples of classic features of a Highland landscape: remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, heather moorland, juniper scrub and a part of the high Cairngorm plateau.The Estate is recognised as one of the most important nature conservation landscapes in the British Isles. Luxury Self Catering cottages to let.

National Trust Scotland Mar Lodge, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5YJ

Tel: 013397 41433/0844 4932172

www.marlodgeestate.org.uk

Moorfield House Hotel

This charming family run hotel sits in a secluded location within the historic village of Braemar and overlooks the famous ‘Braemar Highland Games Gathering’ arena. 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 ample parking in out private car park for cars, Mini Buses and motor cycles, and we have ample drying facilities for wet clothing and storage for bikes.Our fully licensed restaurant (open to the public) has recently been awarded 3* by Visit Scotland , why not discover why we have a growing reputation for the quality and exceptional value of our freshly cooked and locally sourced menu.

Chapel Brae , Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5YT

Tel: 013397 41244

www.moorfieldhousehotel.com/

Running the Highlands

Running the Highlands

Local company, Running The Highlands, offers Training Weekends, Tailored Running Holidays and quickie Guided Runs lasting one hour upwards. The company has established a network of top quality running trails for all standards and staff include qualified running guides, sports physiotherapists and massage therapists, nutrition advisors and fitness instructors. Running The Highlands is the foremost company in its field in Scotland.

Craig Cottage, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4SJ

Tel: 08451 577422

www.runningthehighlands.com

Skibraemar

Skibraemar

The business is ideally located to provide equipment, advice and a friendly, flexible service for skiers who require in particular ski hire. Originally set up in the 1980's SKIBRAEMAR is owned and operated by local skier Richard Watts, who has over twenty years experience of The Lecht and Glenshee Ski Centres. The business is ideally located to provide equipment, advice and a friendly, flexible service for visitors to Royal Deeside.
 

The Pavilion Victoria Road , Ballater, Aberdeenshire,, AB35 5QQ

Tel: 013397 55864

www.skibraemar.com/

Taste Coffee Shop & Restaurant

Airlie House Auchendryne Square, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5WS

Tel: 01339 741425

www.taste-braemar.co.uk

Walkdeeside Ltd

Walkdeeside Ltd

WalkDeeside Ltd offer a wide range of quality outdoor activities and walking holidays based on Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms. WalkDeeside offer qualified guides and instructors for their walking holidays, NNAS map reading and navigation courses, wildlife watching , trail cycling or guided walks. All their activities are based on providing an opportunity for customers to achieve, to be fulfilled, to be inspired and to experience the environment for personal development.

1 Balnastraid Cottages, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5NE

Tel: 013398 80081

www.walkdeeside.com