Ballater, Victorian town in Royal Deeside, Scotland
Located at the eastern entrance of Cairngorms National Park, Ballater sits along the River Dee, surrounded by mountains at 213 meters elevation.
The settlement developed around 1770 as a spa resort near Pannanich Mineral Well, later expanding with the arrival of railway connections in 1866.
The Royal Station, restored in 2018 after a fire, contains a museum displaying the town's connections to British monarchy through historical artifacts.
Visitors can access numerous walking paths, hire bicycles, and explore local shops, with regular bus services connecting the town to Aberdeen.
The River Dee flowing through Ballater provides excellent salmon fishing spots, while nearby Lochnagar mountain offers challenging hiking opportunities.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Elevation above the sea: 213 m
Website: http://www.ballaterscotland.com/
Website: http://ballaterscotland.com
GPS coordinates: 57.04480,-3.04942
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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