Royal Deeside DMO - Business 2 Business
Information is detailed here for businesses in the Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms Destination Management Organisation (DMO) area. Members of the DMO can log in to our DMO members Log in area to edit their business profile and also for detailed information on benefits and up coming tourism events and marketing information.
Events in 2012
27 March 2012 - Annual Conference - Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms DMO. "Developing a Vibrant Destination", 10 am - 4pm Key speakers and workshops on tourism best practice. Venue - Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel, Ballater.
21 February 2012 - DMO Business to Business meeting in Banchory - Tourism Marketing in Royal Deeside - 6pm. Venue - Raemoir House Hotel. Free event open to all businesses.
Aberdeen City and Shire - Area Tourism Partnership
The Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (ACSEF) Board identified Tourism as one of the four key sectors which heavily contributes to the economy of the region and that it has the potential to grow and flourish with nurturing, guidance and support. For full update please click here 
Update for Core Group Stakeholders (Industry)
2011
30 November - Marketing for the Area - A Business 2 Business Meeting at the Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar. Join us at 6pm for an opportunity to exchange views and information and discuss Tourism in 2012. Finger Buffet provided. Click here for a copy of the email sent out to businesses in the area on November 16th.
02 November - A Community Open Evening for Ballater, Deeside & Donside hosted by the CNPA. Discuss your views about the Draft National Park Plan. Meet for Stovies at 6.30pm in the Mike Sheridan Room of the Victoria & Albert Halls, Station Square, Ballater. Meeting starts at 7pm.
23-27 November: The Enchanted Castle: A Winter Festival at Crathes Castle! Details here.
Venison Festival 2011 - The Festival took place at a number of locations in Royal Deeside from October 25-30. A good number of DMO Partners took part and details can be found at www.discoverroyaldeeside.com/Larder/larder-venison-festival/ .
Deeside Session 2011 - The Deeside Sessions programme of traditional Scottish Music events took place at a number of DMO partner venues from mid July to the end of September. Plans are being discussed for 2012 with a possibility of starting the Deeside Sessions earlier in the year. If you would like to host a Session, get in touch with the DMO at 013397 55283 or info@discoverroyaldeeside.com.
Business to Business: Marketing Royal Deeside for Food Tourism & Outdoor Activities
Wednesday July 6th, 6pm at the Ballater Golf Club. This was a very fruitful meeting discussing current initiatives in Food Tourism and Outdoor Activities marketing. Local businesses involved in marketing projects met and discussed possibilities of future activities. Click here to view the advertisement in the Deeside Piper June 23rd and here to view the full information mailed to businesses.
Workshops - 2011 Do you want to help to shape your Community? Free workshops are being hosted by the Planning & Housing staff of the Cairngorms National Park - Contact the Planning Office on 013397 53601 or go to www.cairngorms.co.uk for dates and locations.
Information for all Local Businesses: Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce are publishing a series of surveys to provide sector specific research on businesses in North-east Scotland, the first survey being on Tourism. Open a pdf copy of the Report here: Tourism Network - Sector Survey Report 2011.
Royal Deeside and The Cairngorms - Tourism & Business to Business Events
In 2010, a number of Businees 2 Business events were hosted with great success!
- Dine on Deeside Launch - Monday 15 Nov 2010 at Tor Na Coille Hotel, Banchory
- Dine on Deeside Fizz & Food Tasting - Wednesday 20 October 2010 at the Lodge on the Loch, Aboyne
Places at the Business 2 Business events are free and must be pre-booked by calling the DMO office on 013397 55283 or by email info@discoverroyaldeeside.com.
Join us in 2011/2012 for the opportunity to find out about all the initiatives which the DMO has been working on including the Venison Festival, the Deeside Sessions, Tanalonga, and many more!
H M Sheridan
Delicious hot soup, hot pies and sandwiches and also one of the best known places to sample and buy top quality local produce. HM Sheridan of Ballater is a long established butcher where beef, lamb, pork, venison and game are all sourced locally and are used to make a wide range of unique products including 20 varieties of sausage and traditional black pudding and haggis. The website includes a variety of seasonal recipe ideas for making the most of local produce when it is at its very best.
HM Sheridan also provides an outside catering service using only the best of local produce. Please contact us for more information on all our products and services!
11 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QP
Tel: 013397 55218
Email: info@hmsheridan.co.uk
Castleton Cottage
Enjoy the scenery and large range of outdoor activities of the Cairngorm National Park, from a home base of a fully equipped cottage situated in the highland village of Braemar. Five minutes walk from the village centre. The cottage sleeps 2 adults and upto 2 children, has private parking, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, cooker, woodburning stove, central heating, shower, and a TV with Freeview, baby cot and highchair (hire of a 3 wheel pushchair £15/wk). Dogs (only one please) 20£/wk, to be kept under control and never left unattended. Garden is shared with owner. A welcome pack of groceries is provided on arrival and wood for the stove. Rate from £345/wk. £435/wk Summer peak.
2 School Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5ZR
Tel: 013397 41426
WalkDeeside Ltd.
WalkDeeside Ltd. is a family-run provider of outdoor activities and walking holidays in Royal Deeside, the Cairngorms and beyond. With a team of qualified guides and instructors, we offer an exciting range of guided adventures, walking holidays, map and compass/mountain skills and NNAS-accredited navigation courses.
Our Deeside Safaris offer an excellent way to explore the best of Royal Deeside’s natural and cultural jewels in one day, with a Safari to suit all abilities and tastes, including our Walking Safari, Car Safari, Mountain Safari, Wildlife Safari and 4x4 Safari. Click here for details of our Royal Deeside Mystery Tour and our Walk and Talk with WalkDeeside Outdoor Activities & Walking Holidays.
All of our activities are based on providing an opportunity for you to achieve and be inspired within the natural environment. WalkDeeside is a Gold Award winner of the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
1 Balnastraid Cottages, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5NE
Tel: 013398 80081
Email: info@walkdeeside.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
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Banchory Lodge Hotel is privately owned and and offers superior accommodation in an idyllic riverside garden setting. Many of the 22 bedrooms have river views and the dining room overlooks the confluence of the rivers Feugh and Dee. Banchory Lodge offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities
Dee Street AB31 5HS Scotland, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland, AB31 5HS
Tel: 01330 822625
Raemoir House Hotel - Banchory
A beautiful, privately owned and run Scottish country house hotel located close to Aberdeen and 1 mile north of Banchory. The Georgian mansion house sits in 10 acres of lawn and parkland. Raemoir offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities.
Raemoir, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4ED
Tel: 01330 824884
Email: hotel@raemoir.com
Glendavan House - Dinnet
Glendavan House - 5 Star luxury suite accommodation in Royal Deeside.
A 5 star bed and breakfast built as a shooting lodge in 1886 and set in 7 acres of natural woodland overlooking Loch Davan in the Cairngorm National Park.
Furnished to the highest standards, each suite combines bespoke and antique furniture, Victorian features and luxurious fabrics with state of the art, modern facilities. Accommodation at Glendavan has been tailored to offer every guest a little bit of luxury in a relaxed and informal manner. The grounds are home to varied Highland wildlife including red squirrels and roe deer. The loch is a protected bird sanctuary. Thousands of greylag geese settle on their journey south, sharing territory with whooper swans, mallard ducks, moorhens and a family of otters.
Dinnet, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5LU
Tel: 013398 81610
Email: info@glendavanhouse.com
Cairngorm Lodges
Cairngorm Lodges is a pet friendly self catering holiday home development set in the heart of The Royal Deeside in the spectacular woodland estate of Blelack, adjacent to the Cairngorm National Park. All our holiday homes are located within walking distance of the village of Logie Coldstone in the Highlands of Scotland. Located at the foot of Morven - meaning "big hill".
Craigmyle Estates Ltd Craigharr House, Keithhall , Inverurie, AB51 0LN
Tel: 07790 747 710
Email: info@cairngormlodges.com
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.
Braemar Castle opens on April 7th at 10am! Open weekends, April to end October. Also Wednesdays during July and August.
Braemar, AB35 5XR
Tel: 013397 41219
Email: info@braemarcastle.co.uk
Fife Arms Hotel
Situated on the banks of the Clunie Water, The Fife Arms Hotel (originally called the “Hunters’ Fife Arms”) is believed to have been built in the 19th Century by the Duke of Fife for use as a hunting lodge. Over the years, the hotel has been sympathetically extended and now dominates the centre of the village.
The hotel has 78 bedrooms and boasts a fine lounge which has a magnificent open fire with the original coat of arms of the Duke of Fife above it. In addition to the restaurant, which overlooks The Clunie Water, the hotel also has a coffee shop (serving light lunches) and the bar also serves evening meals.
The hotel is also the centre of village life, having its only public bar which is open all year round and has Sky sports available.
Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL
Tel: 013397 41927
Glen Lui Hotel - Ballater
19-bedroom hotel set in 2 acres of woodland ground in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside with wonderful views across the golf course to majestic Lochnagar in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Our restaurant prepares dishes to order using fresh, local ingredients. Stuuning views and extensive gardens. Conference facilities and coffees.
Invercauld Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RP
Tel: 01339 755402
Email: infos@glen-lui-hotel.co.uk
World Horse Welfare
World Horse Welfare Belwade Farm, Rescue and Rehaming Centre is open to the public on Wednesday, Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holiday afternoons, from 2pm until 4pm. We also number a range of events throughout the year.
Enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside here on Royal Deeside, whilst meeting the horses and ponies who, each have their own story to tell.
Guided tours . Free admission. Donations are very welcome though!
If you are interested in holding your own event at Belwade Farm, please contact the farm on 01339 887186.
Belwade Farm, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5BJ
Tel: 013398 87186
Email: eileengillen@worldhorsewelfare.org
Glenmuick Estate
Glenmuick Estate is a traditional sporting estate situated in the heart of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park, surrounded by some of Scotland's most beautiful scenery and filled with all the wildlife, epic landscapes and sporting opportunity that make Scotland such a truly special place. The estate offers driven and walked up grouse shooting, Red and Roe deer stalking and Salmon and Sea Trout fishing on the world famous River Dee. Luxury accommodation is available in either the truly spectacular Sporting Lodge or in one of the two delightful holiday cottages. Within walking distance of the attractive village of Ballater, Glenmuick estate and its accommodation is ideally situated to make the perfect base for your walking, photographic, sightseeing or sporting holiday.
Glenmuick , Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SL
Tel: 01335 350279
Email: enquiries@glenmuick.com
Butterworth Gallery
This bright and spacious art gallery is located on the South Deeside Road (B976) halfway between Banchory and Aboyne in Royal Deeside. Hosting an extensive display of original artwork by Howard Butterworth and his daughter Mary Louise, the gallery is run by Howard's eldest daughter, Sarah. Visit the gallery and the web site to view the original artwork, prints, gifts, calendars and cards!
Ballogie Shop Ballogie, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5DP
Tel: 013398 86104
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
Marcliffe Hotel & Spa - Pitfodels, Aberdeen
Further afield and on the North Deeside Road at Pitfodels in Aberdeen we are pleased to be associated with The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa which is a 5 star luxury hotel set in 11 acres of wooded grounds. With 35 Rooms and 7 Suites this privately owned hotel is designed as a restful, elegant refuge for both the business and leisure traveller.
North Deeside Rd Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 9YA
Tel: 01224 861000
Email: enquiries@marcliffe.com
Refined UK
We are a family run antiques business, located in Royal Deeside, Scotland, that buy and sell quality affordable furniture, silver, jewellery, art, books, collectables, and more.
Our range of furniture and associated services gives you the chance to take a fresh and innovative take on interior design, we can provide you with eyecatching traditional pieces, antiques refreshed to suit your taste and colour pallet, or restored pine to give a country edge to your decor.
Logie Coldstone, Aboyne, AB34 5PQ
Tel: 013398 80109
Email: refined@refineduk.com
Moorfield House Hotel - Braemar
This charming family run hotel sits in a secluded location in 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 our private car park for cars, Mini Buses and motorcycles. We also have ample drying facilities for wet clothing and storage for bikes. Our fully licensed restaurant (open to the public) has 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
Email: hairhotels@btconnect.com
Cranford Guest House
A relaxing and comfortable home in the heart of the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Located in the picturesque village of Braemar, Cranford is just 8 miles from Balmoral Castle and close to the start of the Whisky Trail.
We offer rooms suitable for couples, families or groups of friends each with en suite bathrooms and free WiFi access Cranford makes an excellent base for touring Scotland, walking or biking adventures.
We offer a range of hearty and wholesome breakfast options, prepared with ingredients from local suppliers, secure storage for bikes/skis/boards etc plus a drying room and laundry. There is also a detached self catering cottage available which sleeps two in a double bedroom and features a cosy woodburning stove in the lounge, a spacious kitchen/diner and an enclosed garden. Pets are welcome.
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YQ
Tel: 01339 741675
Email: enquiries@cranfordbraemar.co.uk
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Loch Kinord Hotel - Dinnet, Aboyne
A 3-star village hotel originally built in the 19th century by Queen Victoria's doctor. We offer 22 comfortable single, double and family rooms and are famed for our AA Rosette and Taste of Scotland dining that uses the very best of local produce. Great accommodation in this part of Scotland. There is often live folk music taking place with the Deeside Sessions. Our newly built log cabins are an ideal base and each has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4. We have access to the River Feugh for fishing and a Ghillie who will pick up from the hotel and return back.
Ballater Road Dinnet, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JY
Tel: 01339 885229
Email: info@lochkinord.com
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. 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
Pitgaveny B&B
Very private 4 Star bed and breakfast in a pleasant location on the coast with easy access to the tourist and sporting facilities in the area. Shops and restaurants nearby as well as golf, swimming, seaside walks and historic castles.
Baird Street , Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, AB39 2SP
Tel: 01569 764719
Email: cashercheryle@hotmail.com
GM Events Ltd
GM is an Aberdeen based events management company delivering high quality events for the public, companies large and small, government agencies, local authorities and not for profit organisations.
We have a reputation for providing clients with truly memorable events and exceeding client and guest expectations whilst keeping to a budget.
Our events diary include in August the Aberdeen Art Fair which offers art buyers of all tastes and budgets the opportunity to buy a superb range of original art from galleries and artists from Scotland and further afield including France,Monaco and London all under one roof at the Music Hall Union Street Aberdeen.www.aberdeenartfair.co.uk .The Aberdeen Art Fair is kindly sponsored by TAQA.
The Enchanted Castle Scotlands premier light and sound event takes place at Crathes Castle in November offering a family friendly experience with magicians,stilt walkers,fire jugglers and the best of Royal Deeside catering with.Tickets are now on sale for this spectacular event with full details on www.theenchantedcastle.info
Aberdeen, AB15 7XS
Tel: 07712 766066
Email: gerry.muldoon@btinternet.com
www.gm-events.co.uk www.aberdeenartfair.co.uk www.theenchantedcastle.info
Cow Shed Restaurant
The Cow Shed is a new restaurant set in the tranquil surroundings of the Banchory countryside. With an eye-catching wine cellar and part open kitchen, relax and enjoy the superb views out over the Hill of Fayre. The Cow Shed serves modern Scottish food, focussing on flavour and seasonality. Great care is taken to source the best quality local produce if available. Fresh fish and seafood are delivered daily, and along with the best of Scottish Beef and Game, customers can be sure of experiencing Scotland’s produce at its very best. Our menus never say home-made, because everything is – from the bread you start with to the sweetmeats completing your dining experience. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday – Saturday and traditional Sunday lunch from 12 noon.
Raemoir Road, Banchory, AB31 5QB
Tel: 01330 820813
Email: info@cowshedrestaurant.co.uk
Buchanan Food & Barn Bistro
Honest thoughtful food cooked and served by a group of passionate individuals. Adjacent to Woodend Barn, we offer a unique space in which to eat, read, relax and converse. Morning coffee and afternoon tea, lunches, pre concert suppers and evening meals are all on offer. We use local seasonal produce, with over 60% being organic, plus a small but growing percentage from our two allotments.
We have a great selection of books to peruse and read with some available to buy as well as a small selection of useful or edible items. Our outdoor tables are popular on summer evenings and crisp winter mornings - the views are fantastic!
Special evenings with music, wine and food. Join our mailing list for advance notice. Visit soon and become part of our expanding community of regulars & friends. Open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm with flexible food offering.
Woodend Barn Burn O' Binnie , Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QA
Tel: 01330 826 530
Email: bistro@buchananfood.com
Perkhill Holiday Cottages
Come and relax in our enviromentally friendly, recently renovated cottages in the heart of a family run farm known for its prize winning herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. Choose between three properties located on a south facing hill, just outside the historic village of Lumphanan. "Macbeths Retreat" nestles beside Lumphanan burn and sleeps up to 6 people, "Lady Macbeths Rest" offers cosy accommodation for 4 and "King Duncans View" enjoys spectacular views over the hills whilst comfortably sleeping up to 8 people, including disabled access. All the cottages have underfloor heating provided in part by our biomass boiler, wood burning stoves, ipod docking stations, flat screen TVs with DVD player, fully equipped kitchens, Wi-fi, private parking and dogs are welcome in Macbeths Retreat. An ideal location for exploring Royal Deeside, skiing in the mountains or visiting the granite city of Aberdeen.
Bankhead, Lumphanan, AB31 4RB
Tel: 013398 83636
Email: philippa@alexdavie.co.uk
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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DeeTour Ltd
Tours, Activities & Adventure on Royal Deeside.
15 Battock Terrace , Torphins, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4JD
Email: sarah@deetour.co.uk
Brown Sugar Cafe & Gift Shop
Brown Sugar offers a touch of nostalgia and style with a large helping of hospitality! Serving the finest Segafredo coffee, delicious home baking, soup, sandwiches and paninis. We have luxury handmade chocolates, locally made fudge and tablet. Our gift shop has many Scottish products, quality gifts and cards. Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm, Brown Sugar gift shop and cafe with decked patio area is often open later during Spring and Summer.
8 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QP
Tel: 013397 55388
Email: kjgerrie@yahoo.co.uk
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
Deeside Inn - Ballater
The Deeside Inn is situated in the heart of Ballater. The panelled entrance and warm log fires instantly demonstrate its friendly, "home away from home" atmosphere. The Deeside Inn is perfect for relaxing after a hard day's sight-seeing in Deeside. The accommodation offers competitive and flexible short break packages and dining. We close for the winter as of October 29, 2011 and we hope that you will come and stay with us when we reopen March 23, 2012! Contact us any time via our website for information and bookings.
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RA
Tel: 0844 9506282
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
Ballater Business Association
Ballater Business Association has a great web site which has developed into a very useful information site for the Ballater & Crathie area. Ballater is a picturesque village in the heart of Royal Deeside. Surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Cairngorms National Park and situated on the banks of the River Dee, Ballater is 43 miles (69 km) west of Aberdeen and 8 miles (13 km) from Balmoral Castle. Ballater is renowned for its royal connections and has many shops and businesses displaying the Royal warrants of the Queen and Prince Charles.
c/o 30 Monaltrie Avenue, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RX
Tel: 013397 55345
Email: info@visitballater.com
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
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
Email: office@invercauld.org
21C Scotland Limited
21C Scotland Limited can provide professionally trained and appropriately insured Scottish Tourist Guides to enhance your visitors' experience. Small or large groups. Corporate, families or friends.
Tourism & Hospitality Training delivered.
Tel: 07714 203439
Email: pauline@21CScotland.com
Potarch Hotel - by Banchory
Set on the south bank of the beautiful River Dee, surrounded by glorious countryside, a warm welcome awaits you at the Potarch Hotel.You are invited to sample true Scottish hospitality - complemented by fine wines, real ales, log fires and a wee dram! The Potarch Hotel is open under new management as of Feb 2010. Che & Nicola Mueller look forward to welcoming returning and new guests to the hotel and restaurant.The bar lounge is open from 12 pm – 9 pm Sun- Thur and 12 pm -10 pm Fri & Sat.
By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4BD
Tel: 01339 884339
Email: info@potarchhotel.co.uk
Elma McMenemy Tourism Marketing & PR
Scottish tourism specialist and Blue Badge Guide. Consultancy: Over 30 years' experience of the tourism industry, in both public and private sectors, most recently providing practical, imaginative and effective marketing, product development and PR for a wide range of clients including individual tourism businesses and consortia. As a working Blue Badge tourist guide, Elma also meets our visitors and therefore has a unique insight into what they are looking for and how their expectations can be met - and exceeded.
Carmona St Johns of Barras, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland, AB39 2UE
Tel: 01569 750 700
Email: elma@tourism.force9.co.uk
Glenernan Guest House
Glenernan is an elegant Victorian "Grand House" which has been tastefully converted into a spacious and homely Guest House with ample off road parking, excellent en-suite accommodation, power showers, colour TV and complimentary tea & coffee trays in each room. A hearty breakfast menu is provided with fine Scottish smoked salmon being a speciality, a real "Jewel in the Crown"!
37 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RQ
Tel: 013397 53111
Email: enquiries@glenernanguesthouse.com
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Cambus O’May Cheese
All of our cheeses are handcrafted cheeses using unpasteurised milk from traditional recipes. Visit our website for our Cheese History, our Nutritional Guide and to browse in our online market.
The Creamery South Lodge Craigmyle Torphins , Aberdeenshire, AB31 4HP
Tel: 013398 89327
Email: scott@cambusomay.com
Coilacriech Inn
The Coilacriech is an historic inn with stunning views of the mountains of upper Deeside. It lies only 3 miles from Ballater and has adjacent petrol/ diesel pumps. It hosts regular traditional music sessions including the Deeside sessions in the summer months.
By Ballater, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB355UH
Tel: 013397 55377
Email: info@coilacriech.com
Deeside Nature Activities
Friendly Luxury Land Rover Safaris, guided walks, and wildlife excursions in Upper Deeside, Balmoral a speciality! (Full or part days available). From Eagles and Ospreys to Capers and Coal Tits, Black Grouse “leking”, Red and Roe Deer all year and a whole host of other birds and wildlife. Binoculars if required and a Telescope for that close up view.
Knockandhuie, Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TP
Tel: 013397 42033
Braemar Highland Safaris
Travel in a comfortable 4x4 into remote parts of the Cairngorms National Park where you are likely to see red and roe deer, mountain hares, red and black grouse, red squirrels, golden eagles and perhaps ospreys. Relax and enjoy the magnificent scenery. Your experienced guide will tell you about the local history, folklore and management of the mountain areas. Binoculars and a telescope are available in the vehicle. Tours last four hours and normally start at 1000 from Braemar Monday to Friday.
For further info call 013397 41420 or email neil@braemarhighlandsafaris.co.uk, download our brochure and browse through the photo gallery!
North View Hillside Drive, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YU
Tel: 013397 41420
Email: neil@braemarhighlandsafaris.co.uk
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Woodend Barn
A popular arts centre putting on a wide variety of music, theatre events, art exhibitions, workshops, dance & comedy. The Bistro offers a meeting place for all reasons and seasons and is both relaxing and reviving. The menu is flexible and good value for money.
Banchory, Banchory, AB31 5QA
Tel: 01330 825431
Email: nicola@woodendbarn.co.uk
QEvents2 Ltd
Think innovation, work smart and embrace new technologies...these core beliefs ensure we put all our energy and enthusiasm into every event. No project is too big or too small, we haved used our event management skills to deliver events for 10 - 2000+ delegates. It's crucial to our success that we regularly revise our contacts, refresh our thinking, watch for new trends and explore new venues on the market.
We have 10 years of experience with all types of clients, from large international companies to owner managed businesses and we care about what is important to you. It's our goal to exceed the expectations of all our clients.
Our head office is near to Aberdeen in Scotland, the Oil Capital of Europe. Aberdeen is a vibrant city, and leads the world in developing technology in Oil & Gas sector and that of Renewable energy. In contrast to this we also have an office in the Highlands of Scotland, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty – the Cairngorms National Park.
Banchory Business Centre Burn O Bennie Road , Banchory, AB31 5ZU
Tel: 01330 826791
Email: hello@Qevents2.com
Deeside Activity Park
Located only 45 minutes from Aberdeen, Deeside Activiy Park offers a wide range of activities including Quad biking, Archery, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 4x4 offroad driving, paintball and more! Facilities include a restaurant, farm shop, corporate conference suite, self catering farm cottages, fishing on the Dee and a micro brewery. Full wheelchair access and disabled parking.
Deeside Activity Park Dess , Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5BD
Tel: 013398 83536
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
DM Training Consultants Ltd
Office 3 Badentoy Business Centre Badentoy Crescent, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4YD
Tel: 01224 784461
Ballater (RD) Ltd
7 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QP
Tel: 013397 55467
Finzean Estate Farm Shop & Tearoom
Balnaboth Steading, Finzean, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6PA
Tel: 01330 850710
Atholl Countrywear
Milton of Crathes North Deeside Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QH
Tel: 01330 844551
Treasure Trails
26 Robert Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DJ
Tel: 0750 212 5523
Milton Restaurant & Marquee
Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QH
Tel: 01330 844474
Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre
Glen Tanar Estate, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EU
Tel: 013398 86448
Tor na Coille
Inchmarlo Road , Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4AB
Tel: 01330 822242