Cottages and lodges near Braemar, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire

Self-catering accommodation ideally located for touring the Cairngorms National Park. Braemar which is set high in the Cairngorms National Park and is steeped in Scottish history. The area contains 24 Munros (mountains over 3000ft) with 3 being over 4,000ft. Braemar also boasts the highest 18 hole golf course in the UK and is ideally placed for skiing at the Glenshee Ski Centre.

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Holidaying near Deeside, Aberdeenshire

Outdoor activities include hill walking, pony trekking, climbing, mountain biking, cycling, gliding, skiing, snow-boarding, golfing, putting or bowling. Field sports include stalking and shooting and brown trout and salmon fishing. The area is rich in wildlife and it is possible to see from the village of Braemar itself deer, red squirrels and birds of prey including the mighty Golden Eagle.

Balmoral Castle, summer home of the royal family, is 15 minutes drive away and there are many more historic castles within a further 45 minutes. Every September the Braemar Gathering, which dates back to the 11th Century, is attended by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and is a wonderful spectacle. Braemar is ideally placed to visit other highland attractions, all within a day's return journey.

For those who, like Queen Victoria, look to relax and enjoy the scenery, Braemar offers the ideal holiday location in the peace and beauty of Aberdeenshire's Highland Parish.

Braemar gathering Highland Stag
  • Braemar
  • Ballater 17 miles, Aberdeen 59 miles, Perth 50 miles
  • Nearest airport and station - Aberdeen, 59 miles, 1 hour 15 mins drive
  • Golf - Braemar is the highest 18 hole course in UK
  • Hillwalking, climbing
  • Cycling, mountain biking
  • Pony trekking
  • Skiing, snowboarding
  • Stalking and shooting
  • Fishing - trout and salmon
  • Gliding - 35 minute drive
  • Putting, bowling
  • Highland Games including Braemar Gathering

Directions to Braemar:

From Aberdeen: travel west for 57.2 miles on the A93 via Banchory, Aboyne, Ballater, Crathes and arrive in Braemar.

From Perth: travel north for 49.6 miles on the A93 via Blairgowrie and Glenshee and arrive in Braemar.

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Braemar self-catering cottages

Braemar is a delightful holiday town perfectly placed to explore this beautiful area and tour the Cairngorms National Park. Royal Deeside is a great location for a holiday and castles, distilleries and golf courses abound.