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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

Deeside Activity Park

Deeside Activity Park

Restaurant, Brewery, Outdoor Centre, Self Catering Cottage and fishing - Deeside Activity Park has it all ! The best in home cooking using our own Aberdeen Angus beef. Great home bakes and a wonderful choice for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Relax while the kids enjoy our children's playground. Quad Biking, Clay Shooting  and Kart Racing. Fishing. Award winning Outdoor Activity Park - Accommodation: Self Catering Cottages - Real Ale Brewery.

Dess, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BD

Tel: 013398 83536

www.deesideactivitypark.com

Glen Tanar Estate

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

www.glentanar.co.uk

Hilltrek Ltd

Hilltrek Ltd

Excellent range of walking gear in the the Hill Trek Outdoor Clothing Shop in Aboyne and they are pleased to give up to date information on local walking and conditions. The shop is a first stop resource for all walking activity in the Royal Deeside and Cairn gorms area

Ballater Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HN

Tel: 013398 86062

www.hilltrek.co.uk

Inchmarlo Resort & Golf Club

Inchmarlo Resort & Golf Club

Inchmarlo, set in the peaceful woodland surroundings of Inchmarlo Golf club in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland yet only 30mins drive from Aberdeen City Centre and Airport. Ideally positioned to explore many visitor attractions as well as being a gateway to a wide range of sporting activities such as Walking, fishing, mountain-biking etc. The modern 4 * Visit Scotland rating two and three bedroom self catering apartments and villas can accommodate up to 6 people sharing. Fantastic licensed restaurant, 18 hole Championship Course, 9 hole course, 25 Bay Floodlit Driving Range & Pro Shop.

Glassel Road, Banchory, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB31 4BQ

Tel: 01330 826427

www.inchmarlo.com

Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf

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

www.thelodgeontheloch.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

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

Aboyne Golf Course

Formaston Park, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HP

Tel: 01339 886328

Ballater Golf Club

Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QX

Tel: 01339 755567

Banchory Golf Club

Kinneskie Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5TA

Tel: 01330 822365

Bigfoot Adventures

Glen Dreskry, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8XL

Tel: 01975 651312

Braemar Golf Course

Clunniebank Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XX

Tel: 013397 41618

Braemar Highland Safaris

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

Tel: 013397 41420

Braemar Mountain Craft

Logiemar 24 Deebank Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QT

Tel: 013397 56371/07780933903

Braemar Outdoor Clothing

The Mews, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL

Tel: 01339 741910

Cabin Fever

The Activity Station Station Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RB

Tel: 01339 754004

Glenshee Ski Centre

Cairnwell, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XU

Tel: 01339 741320

Lecht Ski Centre

Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YD

Tel: 019756 51440

Lumphanan Golf Course

Main Road Lumphanan, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4PX

Tel: 01339 883480

Mountain Bound

1 Old Stables Courtyard Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5PL

Tel: 01339 756113

The Outdoor Store

42 Bridge St , Ballater

Tel: 013397 53878

Treasure Trails (North East Scotland)

Windyhill Robert Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DJ

Tel: 0750 212 5523