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Known for
The Royal Warrant shops (supplying Balmoral Castle), the Dee Valley, the Gordon Highlanders heritage, and the most Royal of Royal Deeside's villages
A little history
Ballater grew as a Victorian spa town when the railway brought Queen Victoria to Deeside. The town's shops have supplied Balmoral for generations and display Royal Warrants with pride. The original station was rebuilt after fire and now houses a visitor centre.
Walk up Craig Coillich for views over the Dee valley. The Royal Warrant shops are genuine — the butcher, baker and fishmonger all supply the royal household. The Dee for wild swimming in summer.
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Food & drink in Ballater
Ballater has excellent independent restaurants and cafes for its size. Royal Warrant suppliers for exceptional local produce. Local game, beef and salmon are outstanding.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Ballater. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Ballater worth exploring on foot.
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Royal tourism and Balmoral visitors drive Ballater's economy. The Royal Warrant businesses are genuinely proud of their heritage.
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Frequently asked questions
Ballater is a place in Royal Deeside known for the Royal Warrant shops (supplying Balmoral Castle), the Dee Valley, the Gordon Highlanders heritage, and the most Royal of Royal Deeside's villages. Ballater grew as a Victorian spa town when the railway brought Queen Victoria to Deeside. The population is around 1,500.
Ballater has excellent independent restaurants and cafes for its size. Royal Warrant suppliers for exceptional local produce. Local game, beef and salmon are outstanding.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Ballater and across Royal Deeside. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Ballater businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Ballater and the wider Royal Deeside area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Ballater and the surrounding area in Royal Deeside, including Balmoral, Crathie, Braemar, Aboyne, Cambus O'May, Dinnet, Logie Coldstone and Tarland.
