Ballater
Travel Guide





Visit Ballater

Balmoral Arms
"Good location for walks snd castles"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
"The room, bar and staff were all amazing."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club
"We were amazed at the level of cleanliness in the lodge. All three bathrooms were spotless, and appeared to have been fairly recently upgraded. The beds were probably the comfiest we have ever slept on. The open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area was huge and although the furniture is perhaps a little ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Braemar Lodge Cabins

Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
"The cottage was in a perfect location, just outside Braemar but close enough to walk. Well provisioned kitchen and very comfortable lounge area. Very quiet and private."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views
"House was lovely and clean, had everything we needed for our stay. We have returned here a few times with family and it doesn’t disappoint. A lovely house and a lovely host, nothing is a problem."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Popular places to visit

Balmoral Castle
Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Glenshee Ski Centre
Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Glenshee Ski Centre. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.

Braemar Castle
Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.

Lochnagar
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Meall Odhar
Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Meall Odhar. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.

Butcharts Access Poma
Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Butcharts Access Poma. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
Things to do

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen






