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Braemar
Braemar is an attractive, large village with many shops and hotels in the heather-covered hills of Royal Deeside just west of Lochnagar Mountain (3,791 feet). Not far from The Queen's summer holiday retreat at Balmoral, it is about 40 miles north of Blairgowrie and 60 miles west of Aberdeen.
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This is the 'big country' being in the area of the Grampian and Cairngorm mountains where there is magnificent scenery at all times of the year. Its many romantic old castles, lovely coastline, whisky distilleries, golf courses and famous fishing rivers make this a mecca for visitors.
Braemar village, although small, is very well equipped with amenities including a gallery, visitor information centre and the Braemar Highland Heritage Centre which details the village's history. There is also a golf course and bike rental so that you can make use of the many mountain biking trails that have been set up all around the village. You can fish on the famous River Dee and history enthusiasts will also enjoy visiting Kindrochit Castle and nearby Braemar Castle.
The village is particularly famous for the Braemar Gathering, an annual event that is held on the first Saturday of September each year. It is the biggest event in the highland games calendar and is held in the Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park right in the village. The event involves traditional highland games including tossing the caber and also has traditional Scottish pipe music and dancing. The Queen herself is usually in attendance, as the venue is near their residence at Balmoral.
Braemar is within the Cairngorms National Park where there are an abundance of activities including walking, climbing, cycling and water sports. It is also a haven for wildlife including many rare birds, otters, pine martens and even wild cats. In fact, 25% of the UK's endangered species can be found here!
You are also ideally placed for winter sports here as you are within 9 miles of Scotland's most extensive ski resort Glenshee. This 2,000 acre resort has skiing and snowboarding (with chair lifts), as well as ski lessons, a shop and equipment hire. The lively city of Aberdeen (all facilities) is only 90 minutes away and should not be missed.
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14-May-2024 | The Skye House at Glendale GP1 (overall) | Excellent communication about payments, accuracy of details about the property, instructions on finding the property and availability should there be problems. Of course there were no problems as everything had been prepared beautifully with lovely finishing touches. | ||
14-May-2024 | Poldhu at Kentra Bay DE3 (overall) | Efficient service making it easy to find the property I needed. Staff were very friendly and followed through on any issues or concerns I raised. The process of obtain property was streamline | ||
14-May-2024 | Sandcastle Cottage FA8 (overall) | I was disappointed that my deposit of £150 was withheld at the end of my second stay at Sandcastle Cottage for no good reason. I then had to argue till it became too stressful and they retained £50. | ||
14-May-2024 | Erraid House BZ5 (overall) | Easy to deal with. | ||
14-May-2024 | Dunfuinary Cottage DA7 (overall) | the property was clean, well provided and the manager was both friendly and professinal | ||
14-May-2024 | Calderburn Cottage, Aberchalder CZ7 (overall) | We had a lovely break at Calderburn Cottage. It was spotlessly clean, very well equipped (we cooked dinner most nights), cosy, and comfortable, and has a lovely secure garden perfect for my dog. The location was perfect for exploring the lochs and mountains nearby, with fabulous low level and hillier walks right on the doorstep. | ||
14-May-2024 | The Hirsel BP9 (overall) | Be prepared to step into a world of isolated relaxation as soon as you turn into the estate. Beautiful, peaceful countryside with stunning views and local wildlife on your doorsteps. The cottage itself is excellent and supplied with everything you need for a break. The secure front garden was perfect for our dog to enjoy all day long. The area is fantastic with relatively easy walks to some local lochs through beautiful countryside. The only thing I can suggest would enhance the experience of the Hirsel would be a small garden table for resting a glass of wine on whilst soaking up the views. Will certainly return. | ||
13-May-2024 | Chisholm Cottage AB8 (overall) | We have used Unique Cottages before and have always found them to be helpful and their cottages are immaculate. | ||
13-May-2024 | East Shore Cottage BK2 (overall) | Everything from booking cottage, the directions there and gaining entry to the building. The cottage was lovely, with wonderful sea view, lovely walks. perfect holiday. | ||
14-May-2024 | Cultalla Cottage FG1 (overall) | informative of the one shower being broken cleaning has slippped a little -mirrors/ skirting boards very dusty. clock on the wall not working light bulb in back double bedroom not working A very well equipped cottage beautiful setting so accessible to alot around there, to sight see Loch Sheil on the door step local hotel / pub food beautiful good service and local fresh food |