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Royal Deeside

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Showcasing some of Scotland's finest scenery, Royal Deeside lies in the heart of the U.K.'s northernmost country. Balmoral Castle--a summer home of the Royal Family built for Queen Victoria in 1855--remains the centerpiece of the region that earned it its royal prefix. The picturesque village of Ballater charms visitors with its Victorian center and also serves as a great home base for hill walking--same as Braemar, which lies close to the Scotland's largest ski resort Glenshee. Teaming with salmon, River Dee offers world-class fishing. A trip to Royal Deeside offers plenty of exciting options for a weekend getaway or relaxing holiday. Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your United Kingdom trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
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    Top Royal Deeside tours

    FROM $404 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day Speyside Whisky Trail Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
    5.0
    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $115 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scottish Highland Games Day Trip from Edinburgh
    4.6
    Duration: 9 to 12 hours
    Tours from $115 »
    FROM $52 BOOK WITH VIATOR Speyside Whisky Trail Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen
    5.0
    Duration: 10 hours
    Tours from $52 »

    Places to visit in Royal Deeside

    Ballater Trip planner BEST FOR: Castle, Distillery, Water Body Braemar Trip planner BEST FOR: Castle, Geologic Formation, Ski Area Alford Trip planner BEST FOR: Wildlife Area, Specialty Museum, Garden Aboyne Trip planner BEST FOR: Entertainment Center, Gift & Specialty Shop, Golf Course Crathie Trip planner BEST FOR: Art Gallery

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    Popular things to do in Royal Deeside

    Royal Lochnagar Distillery ©
    Distillery
    Royal Lochnagar Distillery
    Ballater
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Loch Muick ©
    Water Body
    Loch Muick
    Ballater
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary ©
    Wildlife Area
    Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary
    Alford
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Glenshee Ski Centre ©
    Ski Area
    Glenshee Ski Centre
    Braemar
    3.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Royal Deeside

    Braemar Castle ©
    Castle
    Braemar Castle
    Braemar
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Balmoral Castle ©
    Castle
    Balmoral Castle
    Ballater
    3.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Alford Manor House ©
    Historic Site
    Alford Manor House
    Alford
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    St Kentigern’s Church
    Church
    St Kentigern’s Church
    Ballater
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Nature in Royal Deeside

    Linn O' Dee ©
    Geologic Formation
    Linn O' Dee
    Braemar
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Burn O'Vat ©
    Geologic Formation
    Burn O'Vat
    Dinnet
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve ©
    Forest
    Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve
    Aboyne
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Creag Choinnich
    Mountain
    Creag Choinnich
    Braemar
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Royal Deeside

    Mar Lodge Estate ©
    Wildlife Area
    Mar Lodge Estate
    Braemar
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Craigendarroch
    Hiking Trail
    Craigendarroch
    Ballater
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Ballater Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Ballater Golf Club
    Ballater
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    World Horse Welfare ©
    Farm
    World Horse Welfare
    Aboyne
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Royal Deeside

    Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
    Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
    Dinnet
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Deeside Nature Activities ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Deeside Nature Activities
    Ballater
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Braemar Highland Safaris
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Braemar Highland Safaris
    Braemar
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Golf in Royal Deeside

    Aboyne Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Aboyne Golf Club
    Aboyne
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    Braemar Golf Club ©
    Golf Course
    Braemar Golf Club
    Braemar
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Woodthorpe Hall Golf Club
    Golf Course
    Woodthorpe Hall Golf Club
    Alford
    2.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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