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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. The Queens Highland and Fell ponies are available for pony trekking throughout the open season and we offer a series of 2hr, day, evening and even two day trail rides. 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
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
Fishdee Ltd
FishDee is the multi functional website for the River Dee angling fishing tourism sector. The River Dee is internationally famous for its salmon fishing, and especially so for its multi-sea winter spring salmon, with anglers coming from all over the world to fish it. Over 40 of the River Dee's salmon beats are included on the site which is over 90% of the fishing beats. You can see its current fishing availability and book vitually all your fishing online 24/7 or by telephone. The website provides an automated daily river levels page with local weather report - river levels are updated twice daily during the salmon season and most beats report salmon & sea trout catches nightly on the site. The website provides a detailed weekly catches report and a prospects information for the following week, throughout the whole fishing season from February to October. FishDee attracts 2 million page views annually and provides an excellent vehicle for service providers to be discovered by visitors planning a visit to Deeside. FishDee provides support for the service sector to ensure they offer the facilities that are important to visiting anglers. For any information or advice please contact Ken Reid at ken@riverdee.org or 07979 878971 who will be happy to assist you.
River Office Mill of Dinnet Dinnet, By Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5LL
Tel: 01339 880411
Email: ken@riverdee.org
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
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
Hilton Craigendarroch - Ballater
The smallest Hilton hotel in the world but what a glorious setting! Fine dining, snacks, accommodation, spa, two pools, leisure centre. What more could you ask for - all in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland and on the edge of Ballater with magnificent views looking west up the Dee Valley onto Lochnagar.
Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5XA
Tel: 013397 55858
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
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
La Mangiatoia Restaurant
A rustic, family friendly Italian trattoria in Ballater serving traditional homemade pasta and pizza dishes. Dine by the wood burning stove in winter or al fresco in the summer. Highly recommended for its great value.
Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QJ
Tel: 013397 55999
Email: claudia.leith@btinternet.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
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
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
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
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
