Glen Tanar Estate

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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

www.glentanar.co.uk

Deeside Activity Park

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POP IN TO OUR COFFEE SHOP - WE HAVE FREE WIFI

Christmas Activity with Festive Lunch Options

 Packages available 3rd-23rd December

FULL DAY of Activities for your team with 2 Course Xmas  Fayre for £99.50 pp +VAT.

HALF DAY of Activities for your team with 2 Course Xmas  Fayre for £74.50 pp +VAT.

Activities include

* Kart Racing, Quad Trekking, 4x4 Off Road Driving, Opposite Steer Land Rover, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Axe Throwing, Clay Shooting, Digger manoevres and more... we can tailor make to fit in with your team dynamics

Contact Cilla for more details on 013398 83536

Latest News - Gift Vouchers for Christmas

Buy an experience this year!
Denominations of £5 upwards. Why not treat someone to a great day out on Royal Deeside.
Call or email us and we can post vouchers out to you in time for Santa coming......

Deeside Activity Park Dess , Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5BD

Tel: 013398 83536

Email: info@deesideactivitypark.co.uk

www.deesideactivitypark.com

Lodge on the Loch - Restaurant, Spa Hotel & Golf

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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

www.thelodgeontheloch.com

Cyclehighlands

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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

www.cyclehighlands.com

Treasure Trails

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£5.99 for an afternoon of fun? You must be joking!

No, honestly we're not!  You can enjoy a great day out exploring the north east with your family or friends.  Trails are done in your own time and at your own pace and, at only £5.99 per Trail, it's affordable fun!

So what is a Treasure Trail?
A Treasure Trail is a self-guided tour with a twist!  You follow set directions and answer clues whilst exploring your chosen location. Correctly submitted answers have chance to win £1000 cash prize!

How long does a Trail last?
Each Trail is roughly 2 miles long and should take about 1½ to 2½ hours to complete.

Trails can be bought online or purchased from retail outlets - see website for more details http://www.treasuretrails.co.uk/scotland-northeast/things-to-do.html

26 Robert Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2DJ

Tel: 0750 212 5523

Email: scotne@treasuretrails.co.uk

www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Hilltrek Outdoor Clothing

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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

www.hilltrek.co.uk

Braemar Highland Safaris

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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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Glenshee Ski Centre

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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

www.ski-glenshee.co.uk

Ballater Golf Club

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A delightful 18 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

www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk