Aboyne
Small Deeside town midway between Ballater and Banchory on the old military road (A93) that grows in size in tourism season. Most famous inhabitant: the Queen.
For most the year Aboyne is a quiet Aberdeenshire village, but for a few months during the summer it is filled with tourists passing through and taking a peak at nearby Balmoral Castle, the summer home of the Queen and Royal Family.
Aboyne's location close to the Cairngorms park and various nearby assets like the Gliding airport make this a popular stop
The village itself is a curiously English affair with is village green courtesy of the Marquess of Huntly who deliberately modelled the village on an English village.
Region
AberdeenshireTravel Directions to Aboyne
Activities
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Aberdeen Casino with 3 Course Meal
Gamble to your heart's content in Aberdeen casino. Includes drink on arrival, 3 course meal, gaming tuition, £5 gaming chip and £5 slots voucher. -
Clay Pigeon Shooting Aberdeen
Start shooting and splinter those flying clays in the air who knows you may end up being a pro.
Castles Nearby
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Aboyne Castle
Formerly derelict castle that was restored in 1979 by the Marquess of Huntly. The building was once more extensive but has been remodelled to class tower style castle.
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Kildrummy Castle
13th century castle in ruinous state that remains a fine example of the 13th century stronghold. Open to visitors
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Drum Castle Gardens & Estate
14th Century castle of the Irvine family and now National Trust. Wonderful gardens and you can visit inside the castle as well. One of Scotland's oldest tower house castles.
Local Pubs
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Boat Inn Aboyne
B&B with a natty line in craft beers and ales from local brewers in a boating themed bar. Food during the day
Aboyne Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Cairns Cottage, Aboyne, 5 Star Self Catering, Sleeps 4
On the outskirts of Aboyne, this is a lovely property to explore the local area. This extremely well appointed self contained holiday property forms a wing of owners property.
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Ordie Cottage, nr Aboyne - Sleeps 2-4
Peacefully situated in the little hamlet of Ordie, within a 10 minute drive of the pretty Royal Deeside towns of Ballater and Aboyne and 20 minutes from Balmoral Castle, this detached south-facing .... -
Ballogie House, Aboyne - Sleeps 13
This lovely detached property nestles in beautiful surroundings on the magnificent 6000-acre Ballogie Estate, in the heart of Royal Deeside. Extensively refurbished throughout, the accommodation is finishe... -
Croiscrag Cottage, Aboyne - Sleeps 2
This well kept self contained holiday property, the wing of a cottage, has been furnished with style and flair to ensure a memorable relaxing break. Idyllically situated in an elevated position a short dis... -
Dess Lodge, Royal Deeside - Sleeps 4
This most attractive, Victorian, detached baronial gatehouse is situated just off the road between Aberdeen and Balmoral and offers gracious living in the heart of Royal Deeside. The interior has been attr... -
Ochil Cottage, nr Aboyne - Sleeps 4
This is a very comfortable, traditional, terraced cottage set in the heart of the attractive village of Tarland, which nestles at the centre of The Howe O’Cromar, close to the boundary of the Cairngo...