Oakbrae Self catering accommodation, holiday homes on Royal Deeside, Ballater Scotland

The village of Ballater lies within the Cairngorm National Park area within close proximity to a host of activities and attractions. For "Royal Watchers", Balmoral Castle lies seven miles to the west. There are easy walks within the village environs and numerous Munroes within 10 miles of the village including Cairngorm, Ben Macdhui and of course Lochnagar. The Castle Trail and The Whisky Trail are long established favourites which are worth the trek, and for the skier we have Glenshee, Aviemore and The Lecht within a short drive. The golfer is spoilt for choice with several courses within 15 minutes of the village, including Braemar, Aboyne and of course Ballater itself.

Whether you want to relax and enjoy the peace of the village or you are an outdoor enthusiast, Ballater is hard to beat as the centre for your Highland holiday in the Cairngorm National Park area.
Royal Warrant crests
Nestled in the Dee Valley, Ballater has all the local amenities you would expect from a popular tourist village, including a Bank, Chemist, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants. Known affectionately as "The Royal Village", Ballater lies within 7 miles of Balmoral Castle and local shop owners proudly display their "Royal Warrants" above their premises, as a mark of loyal service to the Royal households over many years. You can walk through the village any day of the year and see tourists from all parts of the globe taking pictures of these prized warrants. Map showing Ballater

Ballater lies at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park which is a wonderful protected area of Scottish wilderness. The breathtaking views of the Scottish countryside are a must for the traveller. Remember to pack a camera and a good pair of binoculars and you will be rewarded with memories for years to come!

Ballater can be reached from Aberdeen to the east by travelling westwards along the A93 for about 40 miles. This leisurely drive will take about an hour. If you are travelling northwards from the Perth area, again taking the A93 north and west, you will climb steadily upwards towards the Glenshee Ski Centre at the roads highest point and then heading towards Braemar, travel east to Ballater about 20 miles away.

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