Our family favourites - Deeside
Outdoor activities
Glen Tanar, just a few miles down the road, is a large estate with a range of lovely walks and outdoor activities such as fishing, deer stalking and grouse shooting (See https://www.glentanar.co.uk/). The equestrian centre also offers trail rides, riding lessons and pony days for children during school holiday periods (See https://www.glentanar.co.uk/estate-activities/horse-riding).
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Glen Tanar
Glen Tanar, just a few miles down the road, is a large estate with a range of lovely walks and outdoor activities such as fishing, deer stalking and grouse shooting (See https://www.glentanar.co.uk/). The equestrian centre also offers trail rides, riding lessons and pony days for children during school holiday periods (See https://www.glentanar.co.uk/estate-activities/horse-riding).
Bicycle rental in Ballater - great if you want to ride along the Deeside Way/
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Cycle Highlands
Victoria RoadBicycle rental in Ballater - great if you want to ride along the Deeside Way/
Go Kart Racing, Fishing, Clay Pidgeon Shooting and many other outdoor activities. Worth booking to avoid disappointement.
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Deeside Activity Park
A93Go Kart Racing, Fishing, Clay Pidgeon Shooting and many other outdoor activities. Worth booking to avoid disappointement.
Lochnagar
Stunning walking trails.
Braemar Golf Club
Cluniebank RoadStunning golf course, open to the public, with clubs for hire.
Linn of Dee Car Park
Lovely walks
Posjetiteljski centar Burn O' Vat
Lovely walks with a bit of history
Food scene
Just a short walk from the house, the Boat Inn is a cosy pub that offers a cosy place for a drink and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Relaxed and family friendly. See https://theboatinnaboyne.co.uk/
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The Boat Inn
Charlestown RoadJust a short walk from the house, the Boat Inn is a cosy pub that offers a cosy place for a drink and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Relaxed and family friendly. See https://theboatinnaboyne.co.uk/
High end dining option in recently renovated hotel with unique mix of traditional and modern decor.
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The Fife Arms
Mar RoadHigh end dining option in recently renovated hotel with unique mix of traditional and modern decor.
Amazing seafood in a very ancient inn on the coast, if you fancy a bit of a drive (roughly 1 hour). Great to combine with a beach/clifftop walk from Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle.
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The Creel Inn
Amazing seafood in a very ancient inn on the coast, if you fancy a bit of a drive (roughly 1 hour). Great to combine with a beach/clifftop walk from Stonehaven to Dunnottar Castle.
Brown Sugar Cafe
8 Bridge StGreat cafe for a casual lunch.
Clachan Grill
5 Bridge SquareArt
The Butterworth Gallery
Local artist specialising in local landscapes.
The Braemar Gallery
34 Mar RdLovely selection fo mostly local art.
Sightseeing
Crathes Castle
Castle, garden and nature trails
Balmoral Castle
The Queen's Scottish getaway
Drum Castle, Garden and Estate
Interesting castle with good walks.