When you’re not orienteering, there are many local cultural and historical attractions as well as outdoor activities in the area. There are castles from Braemar in the west to Dunnottar on the coast, Lochnagar and many other Munros to climb, as well distilleries to visit, golf courses to play on, and wildlife to watch. There is lots to keep every member of the family entertained!
Beyond Ballater
Other Accommodation
Hotels – Aberdeen has plenty of accommodation at all prices. An obvious location is the Premier Inn at Westhill with rooms available from ~£68 p/n for a double room (50 minutes drive from Ballater).
Guest Houses – a few rooms are still available in some Guest Houses such as Feughside Guest House near Glen Dye.
Camping – pitches still available at Cairngorms Glamping at Strathdon (30 minutes drive from Ballater). There is also plenty of space for tents at Haughton Holiday Park at Alford (40 minutes drive from Ballater).
Self catering – still cottages to be found in Alford (Haughton Holiday Park), and towards Aberdeen.