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Ballater & Ballater Highland Games
Ballater
Ballater is a quaint Victorian village near to the Royal Family’s Scottish home Balmoral Castle. Many shops and tradesmen proudly display the Royal Warrant outside their premises. Some shops are by appointment both to Her Majesty The Queen and to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
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When the Royal Family are not in residence nearby Balmoral Castle is open to the public. and displays include Sheridan the butchers vintage car, and vintage Balmoral fire fighting equipment.
All photos by Bill Bagshaw Photography Course Tips
Lochnagar is a former volcano
The whole area is adjacent to areas of outstanding natural beauty such as Glen Muick & Lochnagar.
Many excellent walks set off from the Loch Muick area; including the walk to Lochnagar – an extinct volcano depicted above.
The Deeside Line was a Victorian railway which used to take Queen Victotia to Ballater Railway Station.
The Railway station was restored and featured; amongst other things; Queen Victoria’s toilet.

The Old Ballater Railway Station was turned into a museum. Subsequently it was destroyed by fire and has now been rebilt.

Aberdeenshire Castles
Aberdeenshire Castles on Royal Deeside & Upper Donside
All Aberdeenshire Castles & map images copyright Bill Bagsgaw photography, all rights reserved
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Map of Aberdeenshire Castles (Royal Deeside & Upper Donside) © Bill Bagshaw

Balmoral Castle © Bill Bagshaw Schottische Schlösser

Castle Fraser © Bill Bagshaw

Craigievar Castle © Bill Bagshaw

Ruined Turret © Bill Bagshaw
Crathes Castle © Bill Bagshaw

Braemar Castle © Bill Bagshaw

Kildrummy Castle © Bill Bagshaw
Glenbuchat Castle © Bill Bagshaw

Drum Castle © Bill Bagshaw

Whats on Royal Deeside
Whats on Royal Deeside & Upper Donside
Whats on Royal Deeside & Upper Donside. dSider is a photo guide to Royal Deeside & Upper Donside. dSider – High quality photo features by Bill Bagshaw
Find out whats on Royal Deeside & Upper Donside by clicking on the links:-
The Must See Guide
The Must See guide is a guide to the castles, places and events on Royal Deeside & Upper Donside you shouldn’t miss.
The Spotlight Page
The Spotlight Page is a feature page on items of interest.
The Villages Page
Royal Deeside & Upper Donside Villages Guide. Main villages pages with local information. A guide to villages and their surrounding areas.
Events
Whats on Royal Deeside – Events section. Also covers Upper Donside. Highland Games and major event dates.