Royal Deeside & The Cairngorms Ltd. work with over 85 partner businesses to promote tourism. The area we represent is described as the birthplace of Scottish Tourism and is a real hidden gem located within the fabulous north east corner of Scotland. With the iconic River Dee flowing from its source high up in the Cairngorm Mountains it passes through 85 miles of some of the world's most stunning scenery until it finally reaches the sea at Aberdeen. The enclosed is just a selection of the many businesses we represent and work with. Included are their contact details and some information about them. If you require any more information, the individually featured businesses would be very happy to hear from you directly. Alternatively you can always contact us at the Royal Deeside office on +44 (0) 13398 87780 or by e-mail on [email protected]and we will be delighted to help you.
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Royal Deeside & The Cairngorms Ltd. work with over 85 partner businesses to promote tourism. The
area we represent is described as the birthplace of Scottish Tourism and is a real hidden gem located
within the fabulous north east corner of Scotland. With the iconic River Dee flowing from its source
high up in the Cairngorm Mountains it passes through 85 miles of some of the world's most stunning
scenery until it finally reaches the sea at Aberdeen.
The enclosed is just a selection of the many businesses we represent and work with. Included are
their contact details and some information about them. If you require any more information, the
individually featured businesses would be very happy to hear from you directly. Alternatively you
can always contact us at the Royal Deeside office on +44 (0) 13398 87780 or by e-mail on
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa is a 5 star luxury hotel set in 11 acres of wooded grounds, designed as a restful, elegant refuge for both the business and leisure traveller. Capacity – 35 rooms and 7 suites
A delightful country inn style Scottish hotel situated 5 miles from both Ballater and Aboyne Capacity – 19 rooms and 8 chalets eaxh sleeping up to 4 people
Situated on the banks of the Clunie Water, The Fife Arms Hotel is believed to have been built in the 19th Century by the Duke of Fife for use as a hunting lodge. Nowadays it makes the perfect base for large group travel
Cornellan Square is a luxury three-bedroom riverfront property with two designated parking spaces, attractive courtyard, river views and located within 2 minutes walking distance of the village shops, bars and restaurants
Charming hotel set in 2 acres of woodland ground in the heart of Ballater, with wonderful views across the golf course to majestic Lochnagar in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park.
Owned by the National Trust for Scotland, Mar Lodge Estate to the west of Braemar covers 29,340 hectares of some of the most remote and scenic wild land in Scotland. Accommodation is provided in self catering apartments within the lodge.
Capacity – A number of apartments and houses sleeping from 2 – 15 people
Enjoy the scenery and large range of outdoor activities of the Cairngorm National Park, from a home base of a fully equipped cottage situated in the highland village of Braemar
Cairnton Farm Cottages are 3 superbly finished self catering farm cottages set within the grounds of The Cairnton Aberdeen Angus beef farm on Royal Deeside, and with stunning views across the Dee Valley. The cottages are Visit Scotland 4 star rated self catering accommodation
Capacity – 3 cottages sleeping from 4 up to 7 persons
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa, Aberdeen www.marcliffe.com
The Loch Kinord Hotel, Dinnet www.lochkinord.com
The Cow Shed Restaurant opened in November 2010 and fulfilled the life long dream of Head Chef Graham Buchan. It introduces a brand new dining experience to the North East of Scotland with an exciting menu that reflects many years of training in some of Europe’s top Michelin starred kitchens. This brand new restaurant, which overlooks the Hill of Fayre , offers stunning, uninterrupted views out over the Banchory countryside. With an eye-catching wine cellar and a part open kitchen, the Cow Shed treats diners to the finest and freshest Scottish ingredients, all prepared and presented with delicate flair and passion.
From freshly landed scallops and Stornoway black pudding with garlicky oil and apples to blue cheese spinach and red onion Gallette, Banchory Lodge’s restaurant offers soul satisfying food, expertly created using the finest
ingredients and local seasonal produce whenever it is available.
The Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar www.fifearmsbraemar.com
The Glen Lui Hotel, Ballater www.glen-lui-hotel.co.uk
Attractions
National Trust for Scotland, Properties throughout Deeside www.nts.org.uk
Braemar Castle, Braemar www.braemarcastle.co.uk
The Lui Restaurant enjoys views over Ballater Golf Course and the Cairngorm mountain range. Evening diners will enjoy the warm ambiance and there are always Red Squirrels visible at breakfast time. Our menu dishes are prepared to order using as much fresh local ingredients as possible.
Built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar and owned for the past 250 years by the Farquharsons of Invercauld, the castle is now maintained by volunteers and displays furniture and personal memorabilia of the Farquharson family. Hear stories of the colourful characters associated with the castle, find out how Clan Farquharson began and discover the part played by Braemar Castle in the story of Scotland
This bright, spacious and airy gallery hosts a continuous display of new original paintings alongside the complete range of publications by the family-run business Butterworth Studios Ltd. Limited edition giclees and lithographic prints, both framed and unframed, are all available alongside a large selection of greeting cards. Many of these images are also now available as collectors’ wooden jigsaws and coasters. A surprising mix of traditional and contemporary, the gallery is run by Howard's eldest daughter Sarah and a warm and friendly welcome always awaits it's customers. With advance notice it is possible to arrange for either artist to
be at the gallery to make the visit an even more memorable one.
This is an historic and fascinating distillery in the heart of Royal Deeside at Crathie and very close to Balmoral Castle. Guided Tours are available - open after the holidays from January 5th. Please check the website for detailed times.
Deeside Activity Park, Aboyne www.deesideactivitypark.com
Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre, Aboyne www.glentanarriding.com
Balmoral Castle , near Ballater www.balmoralcastle.com
Walk Deeside, throughout Deeside www.walkdeeside.com
The premier Outdoor Activities and Corporate Event & Teambuilding venue in the North East of Scotland.
Activities include - Kart Racing, Quad Trekking, 4x4 Off Road Driving, Opposite Steer Land Rover, Archery, Rifle Shooting, Axe Throwing, Clay Shooting, Digger manoevres and more... we can tailor make to fit in with your team dynamics
Set in a peaceful location of outstanding natural beauty in the Cairngorms National Park, Glentanar Equestrian Centre offers safe, quality riding along riverside, woodland and mountain trails.
Activities at Balmoral – Balmoral is a wonderful venue for a day out and during the open season you will find lots of activities to participate in. Each year the Ranger Service offer a number of guided walks and luxury land rover safaris. Some of these will allow you to view examples of Scottish Wildlife in their natural surroundings. We can also offer guided tours to suit your requirements. You can participate in a guided tour around the grounds, gardens and exhibitions or for the more energetic groups a tour around the monuments and cairns situated within the grounds.
Contact - Garry Marsden, Visitor Services Manager
The Estates Office, Balmoral Estates, Ballater, AB35 5TB
WalkDeeside is the leading supplier of bespoke guided walking holidays and outdoor safaris in Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands. Operating for over ten years, the family-run company offers a wealth of experience and local knowledge from a team of qualified guides, enabling visitors to fully appreciate the area’s rich natural and cultural heritage. As Gold Award winners of the Green Tourism Business Scheme, we are committed to developing sustainable tourism in this area of outstanding natural beauty, preserving its status as an authentic Scottish destination. All levels of ambition, fitness and aspiration are catered for.
Ballater Golf Club was founded in 1892, originally as a nine hole course, on land owned by the laird of Invercauld. When farmland became available in 1905, the course was expanded to eighteen holes. Picture a corner of Scotland with a delightful warmth of welcome, together with breathtaking scenery and an interesting and challenging golf course and you've discovered Ballater.
For more than 28 years Scotsport has been providing quality hunting, shooting and stalking packages to Scotland. Our local expertise enables us to provide hunting on many of the finest sporting estates and forests in the UK. From our offices at Learney House, Torphins, set in the heart of magnificent Royal Deeside in Aberdeenshire, we are in regular and close contact with the estates we have been co-operating with for many years.
Golfers Scotland is an independent Scottish based company with over 25 years experience in organising and arranging corporate golf days and events, golf holiday itineraries and golf tuition for discerning golfers throughout Scotland and worldwide. Scotland is one of the premier golf locations in the world and our base in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire means we have access to some of the best golfing centres around. We know that what we can provide for your corporate day or golfing vacation is a unique package of the highest quality which we would naturally always be delighted to endorse with our own reputation.
For the outdoor enthusiast there are an extensive range of exciting and adventurous activities to fill you visit, and all with the magnificent backdrop of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park. Glen Tanar itself provides an excellent choice of outdoor activities as diverse as salmon fishing, walking, mountain biking, horse riding and traditional sporting activities. This year our new Wildlife Watch activities are also being introduced where you'll be able to watch Badgers, go on Black Grouse Safaris, and see the spectacle of the Red Deer Rutting season, while experienced wildlife photographers may be able to photograph Golden Eagles and other birds.
SEE CRATHES CASTLE IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT FOR FIVE DAYS ONLY Experience an evening adventure the sights and sounds of the woods as never before as Scotland’s leading sound and light artists take you on an all new night time journey in and around Crathes Castle's wooded paths. The Enchanted Castle will take place from the 20-24th of November 2013
Tickets can be purchased in advance only from Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen. Tel 01224 641122 or www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
For more information contact – Gerry Muldoon, GM Events E-mail –[email protected]