Braemar
Things to do in Braemar, Aberdeenshire
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Braemar is a village in the Cairngorms area of Aberdeenshire, situated in a mountain valley where the River Dee flows. The landscape is defined by heather moorland and high peaks, and the area has long been associated with highland traditions and royal connections.
Where to stay in Braemar(1)
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Cranford Guest House is a bed and breakfast in the village offering accommodation with high guest ratings.
9.2
The Fife Arms
Braemar, Royal Deeside
from £495/night
Braemar Lodge Hotel
Glenshee Road, Ballater
Cranford Guest House
15 Glenshee Road, Braemar
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Old Military Road, Blairgowrie
Craggan
Craggan, Ballater
9.0
Darroch Learg
Braemar Road, Ballater
from £185/night
9.3
St Andrews House
Ballater village, below Craigendarroch
from £120/night
No 45
45 Braemar Road, Ballater
Things to Do in Braemar(1)
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Braemar Castle is the main attraction, a fortress set within the valley landscape with a large number of visitor reviews attesting to its draw.
Where to Eat in Braemar(3)
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The Bothy Braemar is a restaurant in the village. Gordon's Tearoom offers a lighter option. Glenshee Ski Centre has food facilities at its base station on Cairnwell and Meall Odhar.
Attractions Near Braemar
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Balmoral Castle
Ballater · ⭐ 4.3
8 mi
Glenshee Ski Centre
Ballater · ⭐ 4.4
14 mi
Cairngorm Mountain Resort
Aviemore · ⭐ 4.5
16 mi
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
Aviemore · ⭐ 4.7
Cairngorm Sleddog Centre
Aviemore · ⭐ 4.7
18 mi
Muir of Dinnet
Aboyne · ⭐ 4.8
19 mi
Outdoor Discovery
Aviemore · ⭐ 3.5
20 mi
Treezone
Aviemore · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Braemar
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Braemar Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £20/night
Braemar Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
The Invercauld Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.6
Howe of Torbeg
⭐ 4.9
Ballater Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £22/night
Cairngorm Motorhome Site
⭐ 4.5
Glenmore Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.4
Glenlivet Campsite
⭐ 4.8 · from £10/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Braemar
All cottages in Braemar →Mar House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,536
Meall Darroch
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £607
Stuffers Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £677
The Knock
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,396
Rhinabaich
4 bed · sleeps 6 · from £907
Glen Doll Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £591
Glen Doll Lodge
8 bed · sleeps 16 · from £3,454
Craigendarroch House
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £3,979
Common questions about Braemar
Where can I stay in Braemar?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Braemar.
What is there to do in Braemar?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Braemar.
Where can I eat in Braemar?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Braemar.
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