The Auld Kirk
Braemar Road, Ballater village · B&B
An award-winning B&B in a converted early Victorian church on Braemar Road, named Scotland's Best B&B in 2025.
About The Auld Kirk
The Auld Kirk occupies a striking early Victorian Free Church building on Braemar Road, converted into a bed and breakfast with seven en-suite letting rooms and an additional family room, all within a five-minute walk of Ballater's shops and cafés. Its AA Gold and VisitScotland four-star ratings reflect a level of finish unusual for a B&B, retaining the character of the original church architecture throughout.
The property has picked up a run of national recognition, including the AA's B&B of the Year for Scotland in 2024 and Scotland's Best B&B in 2025 from the Scottish Prestige Hotel Awards, alongside an AA Breakfast Award. Its café serves afternoon teas to non-residents as well as a breakfast that guests consistently single out for praise.
For visitors who want boutique-standard rooms and a memorable building without the scale of a full hotel, the Auld Kirk is one of the most distinctive places to stay in Ballater, and its central location keeps the village's walks and restaurants within easy reach.
At a glance
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- Braemar Road, Ballater village
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 9.6 / 10 (260 reviews)
- Prices from
- £155 per night
- Destination
- Ballater