Aboyne
There has been a small settlement at Aboyne since at least the 17th century, but the present day town really started taking shape in the 1820s when a major new bridge was built over the River Dee. A few years later, the arrival of railway and the establishment of a top quality golf club turned Aboyne into a popular Victorian country resort town. It is a typical and attractive Royal Deeside village and lies on the edge of the Ciarngorm National Park - the largest one in Scotland.
The town spreads out from a large open village green – venue of the annual Highland Games - which creates a real sense of space in the town centre. There is a good selection of shops and restaurants as well as places to stay, and the town is the focus of the annual Aboyne and Deeside Festival held every July and now in its 17th year.
Close by, the 25,000 acre Glen Tanar Estate lies amidst spectacular Highland scenery with facilities that include waymarked footpaths, cycle routes, horse riding, salmon and trout fishing, landrover safaris and a Countryside Ranger Service at the Braeloine Visitor Centre. There are also seven Holiday Cottages on the Estate that sleep between 2 and 11 people.
Click on the listings below to see the wide variety of businesses in Aboyne including all types of Accommodation - Hotels, Self catering, Bed and Breakfast, Guest Houses, lodges and hostels.
Hilltrek Outdoor Clothing
An excellent range of outdoor clothing and equipment is available at Hilltrek Outdoor Clothing's shop in Aboyne. As well as stocking major outdoor brands such as Páramo, Hilltrek make their own outdoor clothing for walking, climbing, cycling, angling, nature watching and bushcraft, using special fabrics such as Ventile and Nikwax Analogy.
If you are have forgotten a vital piece of gear, such as an ice axe, GPS or walking poles, Hilltrek's equipment hire service can help you out.
From its Clachan Yell Workshop, named after an iconic hill in Glentanar, Hilltrek operate an outdoor clothing repair service to help restore that beloved jacket to almost pristine condition.
Hilltrek's staff are all outdoor enthusiast pleased to provide up to date information on local walking, skiing and biking routes and conditions.
Clachan Yell Workshop Ballater Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HN
Tel: 013398 86062
Email: sales@hilltrek.co.uk
Mid Deeside Limited
Welcome to Mid Deeside Limited. We hope you enjoy reading about our projects on our website and feel inspired to get involved in our activities. Perhaps you will want to create a new project which would be of benefit the community.
Since starting up in 1996, Mid Deeside Limited has:
Set up a Deeside Community Transport Scheme with the Village Hopper bus service and Minibus hire
Purchased the Bell Wood as a Community Woodland and leased the Ladywood
Organised an annual outdoor festival – Active Aboyne
Supported the Aboyne Youth Project to develop facilities for young people
Helped the Aboyne Bonfire Co-operative revive the village fireworks display
We do hope you will join us and get involved in the creation of new projects for our community.
The Victory Hall Ballater Road , Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HY
Tel: 013398-85222
Aboyne Photographics
Russell Hogg and Laura Wood started Aboyne Photographics to provide a personalised, affordable photographic service. We cover almost all aspects of photography, examples of which can be seen throughout our site.
We know how important photography can be in all aspects of life and we have a real passion for creating images that work for you, perhaps by capturing a momentous occasion, or by enhancing your organization’s presentation. Our style uses modern techniques to create unique images of the important events in your lives.
At Aboyne Photographics our approach is relaxed, our clients find us friendly and easy to talk to. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve developed with them, relationships that have enabled us to make sure they get the results they’re looking for.
We would love to be your photographers, please contact us.
3 Old Hall Buildings, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EJ
Tel: 013398 86083
Email: info@aboynephotographics.com
Candlestick Maker
The Candlestick Maker is an exciting and vibrant restaurant in the beautiful Royal Deeside Village of Aboyne! Enjoy a warm welcome by our team Wanda, Laura, David and Annabelle. Carol, Alison, Kirstin and Susan behind the scenes working away to give you a delicious dinner. Closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Open 17.00 - 23.00 every other day. Our menus change daily and food is cooked to order with fresh local produce.
Charlestown Road, Aboyne, AB34 5EJ
Tel: 013398 87003
Email: michael@mcwmilligan.com
Glen Tanar Estate
The spectacular Glen Tanar Estate in the heart of Royal Deeside has superb salmon fishing on the River Dee and also trout fishing from boats on Glen Tanar Loch. It has "highly rated" by Visit Scotland 4 star self catering cottage accommodation and lies within the outstanding scenery of the the Cairngorms National park.
Brooks House, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Royal Deeside, Scotland, AB34 5EU
Tel: 013398 86451
Email: info@glentanar.co.uk
Cairnton Farm Cottages
Cairnton Farm Cottages originally started life as 3 farm outbuildings, now they are 3 self catering cottages to sleep between 1 and 7 guests. They have been finished to a very high standard with all the mod cons of a mordern home, underfloor heating, fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine but all being on the grounds of a working Aberdeen Angus Farm.
The cottages are only 2 miles away from Deeside Activity Park which has various activities from Kart Racing to Quad Biking and Paintballing to Clay Pigeon Shooting. Staying at The Cottages will get you a 10% discount at the park!
Dess, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BD
Tel: 013398 83536
Email: info@deesideactivitypark.com
East Winds Cottage, Aboyne
East Winds Cottage is a beautifully converted coach-house situated in the heart of the charming Royal Deeside village of Aboyne offering easy access to the various sporting facilities in the area and within walking distance of all shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities in Aboyne. East Winds Cottage can sleep up to eight in three bedrooms; the main bedroom has a super king size bed and connecting door to family bathroom, the second bedroom has a double bed and the third is a twin bedded room with two additional guest beds. There is a large lockable shed ideal for storing sports equipment, including rods, bicycles and skis. Sunday to Sunday lets to suit fishers. Open all year; short breaks available in low season. Free WiFi for those who simply have to stay in touch!
Station Brae, Aboyne, AB34 5HU
Tel: 013398 85498
Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf
Lochside Restaurant & Bistro Bar - Golf Course and Boutique Hotel Accommodation. Dinner, Bar Supper, Bistro and Kids menus offering a wide range of food with the option of casual eating on our balcony. Members of Eat Scotland. Full restaurant and bar services to residents and non residents. Newly opened accommmodation and a spa and has some of the best views in Aberdeenshire - facing west over Aboyne Loch. Conference facilities. Try your hand on the superb 9 hole golf course.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BR
Tel: 01339 886444
Email: info@thelodgeontheloch.com
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At the Sign of the Black Faced Sheep
Ballater Road, Aboyne, AB34 5HN
Tel: 013398 87311
Huntly Arms Hotel - Aboyne
Charlestown Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HS
Tel: 01339 886101