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Atholl Countrywear

Atholl Countrywear

This delightful emporium holds a wonderful array of gifts from elegant candles, pottery, stoneware, glass and toiletries through to luggage, rugs, toys and a variety of delicious biscuits, preserves and mouth watering confectionery. Located 3 miles east of Banchory on the main A93 Aberdeen to Braemar road and very close to Crathes Castle - this shop is part of a converted steading. The more traditional home and garden items are unusual and innovative.

Milton of Crathes North Deeside Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QH

Tel: 01330 844551

www.athollcountrywear.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

H M Sheridan

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.

11 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QP

Tel: 013397 55218

www.hmsheridan.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

Milton Art & Craft Gallery

Award winning Restaurant, Art & Craft Gallery.

Milton of Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QH

www.themilton.co.uk

Platform 22

Platform 22 is a ceramics studio, gallery and coffee house run by Emma and David Pattullo. It produces a great range of ceramics including hand painted table and giftware, commemorative plates and bowls and tiles for interior decoration. An integral part of the business is our gallery and coffee house where there is a range of works by local artists and craft makers - jewellery and gifts. The coffee shop serves a full range of coffees, teas etc and delicious home baking! Open from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Pottery, Ceramics Studio and Coffee House 22a Station Road, Torphins, AB31 4JF

Tel: 013398 882039

www.platform22.co.uk

Raemoir Garden Centre

Raemoir Garden Centre - gift shop, restaurant and garden centre - is situated in beautiful Royal Deeside, minutes from the town of Banchory. It sells seeds, bulbs, shrubs, trees and specimen plants, garden tools and garden wear, pots, decorative stoneware and fencing products. Find unique accessories, jewellery and cards in the Gift Shop or relax in the Restaurant while the kids play in the outdoor play area.

Raemoir Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4EJ

Tel: 01330 825059

www.raemoirgardencentre.co.uk

The Outdoor Store

Mountain Sports shops in Braemar and Ballater with the popular Bothy Restaurant adjacant in Ballater. Full range of of all top equipment and brands and full range of alpine and cross country skis.

43 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QD

Tel: 01339 753878

www.braemarmountainsports.com

Alistair Cassie

39-41 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QD

Tel: 013397 55396

Braes o' Mar Gift Shop

The Mews, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL

Tel: 01339 741519

Crannach Bakery, Cake-a-way and Coffee Shop

Cambus O May, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SD

Tel: 01339 755126

George Strachan Ltd General Merchant & Whisky Spec

Station Square, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HX

Tel: 01339 886121

Goodbrand Knitwear

Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YL

Tel: 01975 651433

Gow s Delicatessen

37 Bridge Street, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QD

Tel: 01339 756183

Lamont Sporrans

8 Invercauld Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YP

Tel: 01339 741404

McLean of Braemar

The Knitwear Shop 22-24 Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YP

Tel: 013397 41629

Mill of Strachan Gifts & Fishing

By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6N8

Tel: 01330 850663

R & D Gray Butcher

6 Invercauld Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YP

Tel: 01339 741206

The Capercaillie

3 Invercauld Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YP

Tel: 013397 41249

The Howe Pantry

17-21 Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QA

Tel: 01975 563784

The Outdoor Store

42 Bridge St , Ballater

Tel: 013397 53878

The Secret Garden

Unit 5 Station Square, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HX

Tel: 01339 886415

Top T Toe

51 North Deeside Road Kincardine O'Neil, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5AA

Tel: 013398 84101

Touched By Scotland

Ryehill, Oyne, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QS

Tel: 01464 851489

Whisky Castle & Highland Market

6 Main Street, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, AB37 9EX

Tel: 01807580213