Braemar Castle Tours

Photo by Michael Schuier
Photo by Michael Schuier
Photo "Braemar Castle" by Gyula Péter (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Gyula Péter (CC BY)
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Photo by Tom Pennington (CC BY-SA)
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Photo by Stanley Howe (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Braemar Castle" by Gyula Péter (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Gyula Péter (CC BY)
Braemar Castle teems with intrigue and history. Let your imagination run wild about the events that happened behind its doors as you wander around the grounds.

This fortified complex is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Ballater. But Braemar Castle isn't the area's only highlight. Mar Lodge Estate, Glenfiddich, and Braemar Golf Club are some other interesting sights nearby.

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The Aberlour Hotel

The Aberlour Hotel

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 20 - Sep 23
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
9/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
Small hotel with excellent service and a family style feel. Will definitely stay here again

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Cozy Aberdeen Apartment With 3 Bedrooms

Cozy Aberdeen Apartment With 3 Bedrooms

3 out of 5
Hanover
per person
Oct 7 - Oct 10
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
No reviews
Cove Bay Hotel

Cove Bay Hotel

3 out of 5
Cove
per person
Oct 7 - Oct 10
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
This is a lovely place to stay. Lovely room. Comfy bed, good shower. Brilliant breakfast. Good choices. Lovely fresh fruit. Dinner is really good. Plenty food on plate. Good service. Will definitely come again.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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Scotland

Braemar Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Braemar at Braemar Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Braemar Golf Club
Lochnagar is a Scottish mountain located on Deeside near Aberdeen , It is one of the mountains known as a Muinro

Lochnagar

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Lochnagar
This is the Pools of Dee and it is located in the Cairngorms on a 2 day trek through Scotland's most famous hill pass, the Lairig Ghru. Most people stay overnight at the Corrour Bothy next to Devil's Point. Bring a tent incase the Bothy is full. Start/End at either Loch Morlich (North) or Linn of Dee

Cairn Gorm

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cairn Gorm during your travels in Aviemore. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Cairn Gorm

Glenfiddich

You can learn about the history of Braemar when you stop by Glenfiddich. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Glenfiddich

Ballochbuie Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Ballochbuie Forest, a lovely green space in Ballater. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Ballochbuie Forest

Mar Lodge Estate

You can take time to visit Mar Lodge Estate during your travels to Ballater. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Mar Lodge Estate

Best Lodging Options Near Braemar Castle

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel

3 out of 5
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Lodge Cabins

Braemar Lodge Cabins

2.5 out of 5
6 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

4 out of 5
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland
Balmoral Arms
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

4 out of 5
Braemar Road, Ballater, Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Aviemore Invernesshire, Aviemore, Scotland
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Old Military Road, Glenshee, Blairgowrie, Scotland
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Stunning 3-bed Cottage in the Village of Tomintoul

Stunning 3-bed Cottage in the Village of Tomintoul

3.5 out of 5
Ballindalloch
Stunning 3-bed Cottage in the Village of Tomintoul
Gulabin Lodge and House

Gulabin Lodge and House

4 out of 5
Gulabin Lodge, Spittal of Glenshee, Blairgowrie, Scotland
Gulabin Lodge and House
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

3 out of 5
Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
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