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Ballater Golf Club
A delightful 24 hole golf course set amid stunning scenery and mountains and open to non members.
Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QX
Tel: 01339 755567
Email: sec@ballatergolfclub.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
Email: neil@braemarhighlandsafaris.co.uk
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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
Email: info@cyclehighlands.com
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
Email: info@deesideactivitypark.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
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
Email: info@ski-glenshee.co.uk
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
Email: sales@hilltrek.co.uk
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
Email: reception@inchmarlo.com
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
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
Email: info@runningthehighlands.com
Treasure Trails (North East Scotland)
Treasure Trails are themed self-guided walks round the towns and villages in Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms and beyond.
A Trail is basically a self-guided walk which leads you through the best parts of a town or village, solving clues as you go. There are 3 different formats for the Trails – finding Buried Treasure, solving a Murder Mystery or foiling the plans of a baddie in a Spy Trail!
The Trails provide an inexpensive afternoon of fun for families or groups for only £5 with a chance to win a £1000 cash prize.
Trails can be bought online or purchased from retail outlets (see webiste for more details)
26 Robert Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DJ
Tel: 0750 212 5523
Email: scotne@treasuretrails.co.uk
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
Email: info@walkdeeside.com
Aboyne Golf Course
Formaston Park, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HP
Tel: 01339 886328
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 Mountain Craft
Logiemar 24 Deebank Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QT
Tel: 013397 56371/07780933903
Cabin Fever
The Activity Station Station Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RB
Tel: 01339 754004
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
