What's New?
Events - Tanalonga, GlenTanar Estate 10am to 5pm
Cairngorms National Park
Explore Britain's largest National Park - home to Scotland's highest mountains, rare plants and animals.
Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms - Scotland's Crowning Glory
The Tanalonga - Gastro Ramble ! Glen Tanar - Sun 26 Sept - click here
Venison Festival - Recipes and over 25 Events 26- 31 October Venison
The Enchanted Castle - Crathes 10-12 Dec - Enchanted-Castle
New Food Magazine "Deelicious" Summer edition - please click here
The Deeside Sessions 2010 - for info and poster please click here
New visitor itineraries - free to download! Local Walks - click here
For eating out please click here For Activites click here!
New visitor benefit card - discounts on Visitor Attractions.
What's On in Royal Deeside August 2010 
Whats On Sept 2010
Step inside one of Scotland’s most enchanting landscapes and explore the timeless beauty of this refreshingly different destination. Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms attracts travellers from far across the world – and all are lured back by the colourful grouse moors, native Scots pine, highland rivers and misty blue mountains. The scenery here truly soothes the soul and captures the imagination. The landscape is ideal for walking, cycling and other outdoor pursuits.
Nestled between the Cairngorms National Park and Aberdeen, Scotland’s third largest city, this regal landscape rests in the magnificent valley of the River Dee. Rising high into the rugged Cairngorm Mountains, the river flows 85 miles through some of Scotland’s finest backdrops.
Follow royal footsteps on the Victorian Heritage Trail which will take you through towns, landmarks, beauty spots and attractions with a special connection to Queen Victoria. Balmoral Castle, summer home of the Royal Family, rests in the shadows of Lochnagar, known locally as the jewel of all mountains.
The pretty towns and villages that scatter the region are as diverse as the people that live in them. Banchory, Aboyne, Strathdon, Ballater and Braemar all offer superb accommodation and outdoor activities, including hill walking, fishing, mountain biking, skiing and running. Hosting unique traditional Highland Games and festivals, the area even attracts Hollywood celebrities!
Royal Deeside is home to many rare wildlife and plant species – exploring the nooks and crannies of the varied landscape will uncover capercaillie, red squirrels, roe deer and golden eagles.
Rich in its history, music and culture, the ancient sites that can be found around the scattered settlings are full of mystery and folk lore. Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms is a treasured gem…but why not find out for yourself?
Whet your appetite for the area by browsing our website for information on events, accommodation and visitor attractions. It is the perfect place to come, whether it's for a short break or a longer holiday. It's guaranteed to persuade you to see the sights for yourself!
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