A glittering gemstone in the heart of west Aberdeenshire, this raw ruby of Royal Deeside stuns with rugged beauty.
An untamed wild landscape enfolds the village of Braemar, the lilting lullaby of the River Dee revives the soul, while magnificent mountains rise above like giant guardians.
There are a variety of craft and coffee shops, in addition to tiny art galleries, gift shops and a grand hotel.
Seduce your senses at the Braemar Chocolate Shop, where delicious meets daintiness, and indulgence meets imagination.
The village thrives on tourism, offering a unique and uplifting experience of the Scottish Highlands. It is a town of tranquillity, a space to embrace your soul.
The ruins of Kindrochit Castle sleep silent in the heart of the village, a monument to memories past.
Braemar is approximately 60 miles from Aberdeen. There are public transport connections to Ballater (Stagecoach Number 203 bus), for onwards travel to and from Aberdeen via the Stagecoach Number 201 bus.
The grand Fife Arms Hotel:
Wooden craftwork outside Braes O’Mar, selling a glorious array of gifts, homeware and tartan.
A memorial to commemorate sixty years of Queen Victoria’s reign, and a rare old fashioned red phone box:
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