Royal Deeside & Cairngorms

Ballater

Why visit

Royal Deeside village inside the Cairngorms, close to Balmoral, mountain walks and wildlife-rich countryside.

Recommended nights
1–2
Region
Royal Deeside & Cairngorms
Best for
Castles, Walking, Countryside, Wildlife
Getting around
Much easier with a car
Where it is

What to do

  1. 01Explore Ballater
  2. 02A slow afternoon nearby

Good to know

Skip if

Your Cairngorms time is already based in Aviemore and you are not continuing east toward Aberdeen.