We're excited to share a few of our favourite things to do in the area.
There's scenic walks, castle tours, distilleries, and many options for excellent places to eat!
| Recommended Walks |
Scolty Hill
Scotland AB31 6NL, United Kingdom
A real Banchory classic
Crathes Castle
Crathes, Scotland AB31 5QJ, United Kingdom
Forest walks
Clachnaben
Scotland AB31 6NE, United Kingdom
Bit longer walk, about 3 hours
Lochnagar
Scotland AB35 5SU, United Kingdom
Local munro hike
| Castles and distilleries |
Crathes Castle and Gardens
Crathes, Scotland AB31 5QJ, United Kingdom
Balmoral Castle
Scotland AB35 5TB, United Kingdom
Drum Castle
Drumoak, Scotland AB31 5EY, United Kingdom
Dunnottar Castle
Scotland AB39 2TL, United Kingdom
The Glendronach Distillery
Scotland AB54 6DB, United Kingdom
Glen Garioch Distillery
Distillery Road, Oldmeldrum, Scotland AB51 0ES, United Kingdom
| Cafes and Restaurants |
Finzean Estate And Farm Shop
Finzean, Scotland AB31 6PA, United Kingdom
Ride Coffee House
46 Station Road, Scotland AB31 5YA, United Kingdom
The Bothy Ballater
43 Bridge Street, Scotland AB35 5QD, United Kingdom
Tarmachan Cafe
A93, Crathie, Scotland AB35 5UL, United Kingdom
The Boat Inn
Charlestown Road, Scotland AB34 5EL, United Kingdom
Good pub food!
Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
Inchmarlo Road, Scotland AB31 4AB, United Kingdom
Buchanan Bistro
Burn O'Bennie Road, Scotland AB31 5QA, United Kingdom
The Falls of Feugh Restaurant
Scotland AB31 6NL, United Kingdom
Milton Brasserie
Scotland AB31 5QH, United Kingdom
Saffron Garden Indian Restaurant
22 High Street, Scotland AB31 5SR, United Kingdom
Curry, we haven’t actually been, but apparently food is good!
Echt Tandoori
Main Street, Echt, Scotland AB32 6UL, United Kingdom