Attractions & Activities.

In this section we have available some Visitor Itineraries that cover Royal Deeside and the surrounding area.
The information contained in these documents will give you some ideas for days out in the Deeside area. Each one is in PDF format that you can download or print.

The Ballater Area Balmoral & Royal Connections Braemar & Linn O Dee

Dinnet, Queens view & Burn O Vat

Donside, Corgarff & Lecht

Glen Tanar Aboyne

Lumphanan & Kildrummy

Midmar & Torphins

Strathdon & Lost

Just a few websites highlighting attractions in the area.

Where applicable, we have included the approximate driving time from Cairngorm Lodges.

Royal Deeside Information

Royal Deeside - A general guide to the Royal Deeside.
Discover Royal Deeside - A general guide to the Royal Deeside.

Miscellaneous

Victoria Restaurant - Nearest Restaurant Less than 5 minutes drive.
Muir of Dinnet & The Burn O' Vat - Approximately 5 minutes drive.
Gliding - Booking is recommended approximately 5 minutes drive.
Water Skiing - Booking is recommended approximately 5 minutes drive.
Deeside Activity Park - Alternative activities approximately 10 minutes drive.
Braemar Highland Safaris - Booking in advance is recommended.
Pony Trekking - Booking is advised approximately 15 minutes drive.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery - Approximately 25 minutes drive.
Royal Deeside Railway - Approximately 30 minutes drive.

Golf - 18 Hole Golf Courses

Aboyne Golf Club - Approximately 10 minutes drive.
Ballater Golf Club - Approximately 15 minutes drive.
Banchory Golf Club - Approximately 20 minutes drive.
Braemar Golf Club - Approximately 30 minutes drive.

Golf - 9 Hole Golf Courses

Tarland Golf Club - Approximately 5 minutes drive.
Torphins Golf Club - Approximately 20 minutes drive.

Fishing

Fishing - General information on fishing the river Dee.
Raemoir Trout Fishery - Approximately 25 minutes drive.

Cycling and Walking

Cycle Highlands - Bicycle Hire approximately 15 minutes drive.
Walk Deeside - Walking and outdoor activities in Deeside.
Walk Highlands - Walking guides and maps for the Royal Deeside area.

Historic Castles

Kildrummy Castle - Approximately 15 minutes drive.
Balmoral Castle - Restricted opening dates, approximately 20 minutes drive.
Craigievar Castle - Approximately 20 minutes drive.
Corgarff Castle - Approximately 25 minutes drive.
Crathes Castle & Gardens - Approximately 30 minutes drive.

Scottish Highland Games

Lonach Games - Approximately 10 minutes drive.
Aboyne Games - Approximately 10 minutes drive.
Ballater Highland Games - Approximately 15 minutes drive.
Braemar Games - Approximately 30 minutes drive.

Skiing

Lecht 2090 Resort - Approximately 25 minutes drive.
Glenshee Ski Centre - Approximately 40 minutes drive.

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