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Braemar - A Royal Deeside Village

November 28, 2017 • #TravelTuesday • Aberdeenshire • Balmoral • Braemar • braemar castle • Cairngorm National Park • Crathie Kirk • Geocaching • GeoTour • Highland Games • Holiday • mar lodge • mountains • NationaL Park • Nature • Queen Victoria • River dee • Royal Deeside • Salmon Fishing • Scotland • snow • Snow roads • Tea and Cake Trail • things to see and do in aberdeenshire • things to see and do in royal deeside • travel • Travel Tuesday • Vacation • Visit Royal deeside • visit scotland • VisitAberdeenshire • walking

Braemar is one of the larger and prettiest settlements in Royal Deeside, overlooked by the majestic Cairngorm Mountain range. Probably best known for the Braemar Gathering, a traditional Highland Games held every September which attracts thousand of visitors from all over the World.

In and around Ballater - A Royal Deeside Village

November 22, 2017 • #TravelTuesday • Aberdeenshire • ballater • Cairngorm National Park • Discover Deeside • Geocaching • Nature • Queen Victoria • Royal Deeside • Salmon • Scotland • Tea and Cake Trail • things to see and do in aberdeenshire • things to see and do in royal deeside • travel • Travel Tuesday • Vacation • Victorian Heritage • Visit Royal deeside • VisitAberdeenshire

Ballater has an enduring charm that doubtlessly contributed to the Royal decision to buy an estate close by. It is an attractive village, surrounded by hills and mountains, and enjoys a warm climate over the summer months. This weekend enjoy the Ballater Winter Festival.

In and around Aboyne - a Royal Deeside Village

November 14, 2017 • #TravelTuesday • Aberdeenshire • Aboyne • Beer • Cairngorm National Park • Discover Deeside • Geocaching • George Strachans • GeoTour • Gin • glen tanar • Highland Games • Kincardine Castle • Kincardine O' Neil • lumphanan • Macbeth • Royal Deeside • Scotland • scotlands national nature reserves • Tarland • things to see and do in aberdeenshire • things to see and do in royal deeside • travel • Travel guide • Travel Tuesday • Vacation • Visit Royal deeside • VisitAberdeenshire • Whisky

Whilst visiting Aboyne take the opportunity to visit George Strachans Ltd who have one of the finest ranges of whiskies, gins and beers in the North East. If exploring the great outdoors then a trip to Hilltrek Ltd, an outdoor clothing & equipment specialist offering high quality tailor-made outdoor wear.

In and around Banchory - A Royal Deeside Village

November 07, 2017 • #TravelTuesday • Aberdeenshire • Ballogie • Banchory • Crathes • Deeside railway • Drumoak • Finzean • Geocaching • Royal Deeside • Scotland • shopping • things to see and do in aberdeenshire • things to see and do in royal deeside • Torphins • travel • Travel Tuesday • Vacation • Visit Royal deeside • VisitAberdeenshire

A strong community spirit awaits your visit with a community hub in the Scott Skinner Square. A good selection of shops, eating establishments, activities and accommodation, can be found & it continues to be a popular holiday destination. Hill walkers and geocachers are in their element on nearby Scolty Hill or one of the higher peaks such as Clachnaben.

Family Fun in and around Royal Deeside these October Holidays

October 17, 2017 • #TravelTuesday • Aberdeenshire • ballater • battlegrounds • braemar castle • Cairngorm National Park • crathes castle • Deeside railway • Discover Deeside • drum castle • Geocaching • GeoTour • go ape • grampian transport museum • Holiday • lumphanan • Macbeth • Nature • october holidays • Queen Victoria • River dee • Royal Deeside • Scotland • Shakespeare • Tea and Cake Trail • things to see and do in aberdeenshire • things to see and do in royal deeside • travel • Travel guide • Travel Tuesday • Vacation • Victorian Heritage • Visit Royal deeside • VisitAberdeenshire

Looking for things to do with the family over the school holidays? Yes then read on…. Here are our suggestions for fun ideas to do in and around Royal Deeside most of which are even Free! Crathes Castle - photo by Jim Henderson Take a picnic, visit a Castle grounds, walk, play & search for wildlife. Choose from our Royal Deeside Passportour participating castles Braemar Castle, Crathes Castle, Drum Castle and the many more on the Castle Trail. Burn O'Vat - photo by Jim Henderson Visit the Burn O Vat at Muir of Dinnet, find & explore the hidden cave behind waterfall. Cycle along...