Stephen’s guidebook
Food scene
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Dee StreetGreat food and Great location on the river Dee
Local Restaurant relax or have a coffee and see the falls
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The Falls of Feugh Restaurant
Local Restaurant relax or have a coffee and see the falls
Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
Inchmarlo RoadAnother great place to eat and relax
The Derbar
75 High StreetThe Derbar is an Indian restaurant located at the heart of Banchory, great food scene
Bright, contemporary coffee shop situated on the main road running through Banchory roughly 20 metres from the popular walking/cycle route, the Deeside Way. Very dog friendly
Ride Coffee House
46 Station RoadBright, contemporary coffee shop situated on the main road running through Banchory roughly 20 metres from the popular walking/cycle route, the Deeside Way. Very dog friendly
The Stag Hotel has been under the same ownership for the last 16 years.
There are two cosy bar areas, one with log fire in the winter.
Enjoy a game of pool or darts in the games bar or just relax with a pint or a dram.
The Stag Hotel
40 High StThe Stag Hotel has been under the same ownership for the last 16 years.
There are two cosy bar areas, one with log fire in the winter.
Enjoy a game of pool or darts in the games bar or just relax with a pint or a dram.
ACTIVITIES & LOCALLY
Deeside Activity Park
A93Archery, cart racing, clay shooting, off road drives
Knockburn Sports Loch
Less than fifteen minutes away. Learn how to canoe, paddle board and more
Vast range of plants, household goods, gifts and delicacies! Two eateries, one self-service, the other seated service. Something for everyone! There’s a play area outside as well for the kids.
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Raemoir Garden Centre
Raemoir RoadVast range of plants, household goods, gifts and delicacies! Two eateries, one self-service, the other seated service. Something for everyone! There’s a play area outside as well for the kids.
Bike Station
Station SquareGreat cycle trails for all levels ..... located in Ballater
Managed by Mark and Diane Maher and based just outside Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Midstrath Equiworld Club Ltd, is well established and has plenty to offer all its’ members including lessons for all abilities, camps, pony activity days, stable management courses, horses for sale, livery and so much more!
Midstrath Equiworld Club
MidstrathManaged by Mark and Diane Maher and based just outside Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Midstrath Equiworld Club Ltd, is well established and has plenty to offer all its’ members including lessons for all abilities, camps, pony activity days, stable management courses, horses for sale, livery and so much more!
Sightseeing
Ballater is a quintessentially Scottish village in a beautiful setting near Balmoral Castle. You can spend a day here just browsing the area and the village shops. Popular with tourists and locals alike, there are plenty places to eat with something for everyone to do.
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Ballater Royal Deeside
Ballater is a quintessentially Scottish village in a beautiful setting near Balmoral Castle. You can spend a day here just browsing the area and the village shops. Popular with tourists and locals alike, there are plenty places to eat with something for everyone to do.
Great walks from here around the nature reserve. Be sure to visit the Vat itself a wonderful cave like formation formed during the glacial times.
Burn O'Vat
Great walks from here around the nature reserve. Be sure to visit the Vat itself a wonderful cave like formation formed during the glacial times.
Standing against a backdrop of rolling hills and set within its own beautiful gardens, Crathes Castle is a classic 16th century Scottish tower house. Enjoy turrets, towers, oak panels, painted ceilings, a historic walled garden with iconic yew hedges and plenty of nature trails for spotting roe deer, red squirrels, woodpeckers, buzzards and herons. Don’t miss the Horn of Leys, given to the Burnett family in the 14th century by Robert the Bruce.
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Crathes Castle
Standing against a backdrop of rolling hills and set within its own beautiful gardens, Crathes Castle is a classic 16th century Scottish tower house. Enjoy turrets, towers, oak panels, painted ceilings, a historic walled garden with iconic yew hedges and plenty of nature trails for spotting roe deer, red squirrels, woodpeckers, buzzards and herons. Don’t miss the Horn of Leys, given to the Burnett family in the 14th century by Robert the Bruce.
Definitely worth a wee visit. For a returnable deposit you can get an earpiece which guides you round the various areas open to the public. On a dry, sunny day especially it’s lovely to wander round the grounds and garden at leisure. Check before visiting though .... sometimes the Royals are in residence and access is restricted. Lovely gift and coffee shop on site.
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Balmoral Castle
Definitely worth a wee visit. For a returnable deposit you can get an earpiece which guides you round the various areas open to the public. On a dry, sunny day especially it’s lovely to wander round the grounds and garden at leisure. Check before visiting though .... sometimes the Royals are in residence and access is restricted. Lovely gift and coffee shop on site.
Dunnottar kastali
Great Visit with plenty history