Elizabeth's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Corgarff Castle
A939Poldullie Bridge, 1715
straight across the road from us.
Craigievar Castle
A cracking walk with an amazing view
Please, look up Strathdon walks for more info on nearby walks as I can't up load the links on to this platform.
Ben Newe, Strathdon AB36 8TR, UK
A cracking walk with an amazing view
Please, look up Strathdon walks for more info on nearby walks as I can't up load the links on to this platform.
only 25 min drive from us and a cracking place to explore.
14 locals recommend
Burn O' Vat Visitor Centre
only 25 min drive from us and a cracking place to explore.
Balmoral Castle
only 25min drive from us
River Don, United Kingdom
we are across the road from The river Don
Kildrummy Castle
only 20min from us
Lochnagar
Aviemore
An hours drive from us with lots of sports activities and sightseeing
right next to us. please look up for the history of this wonderful doune as this platform dose not allow the link.
Doune of Invernochty
right next to us. please look up for the history of this wonderful doune as this platform dose not allow the link.
Braemar Castle
40 min drive from us.
local produce.
you can order a bottle of award local award wining Gin, Rum or Vodka distilled in Royal Deeside. Please ask us for the 20% discount code if you are staying at Sweet Donside.
G.H.Q. Spirits
you can order a bottle of award local award wining Gin, Rum or Vodka distilled in Royal Deeside. Please ask us for the 20% discount code if you are staying at Sweet Donside.
Cambus O'May Cheese Co.
30 min drive from us, Strathdon cheese is made here.
Food scene
Our local Bar, only open at weekends with a small tasty menu. Only open at weekends. Dog friendly.
Steading Bar
Our local Bar, only open at weekends with a small tasty menu. Only open at weekends. Dog friendly.
10 min drive from us, you can sit out side with your dog but not inside. open 7 days a week.
Goodbrand & Ross
10 min drive from us, you can sit out side with your dog but not inside. open 7 days a week.
The killdrumy in has just been refurbished and it really is a treat, we highly recommend a visit if you are saying with us.
You can sit outside with your dog but would need to request this. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
7 locals recommend
Kildrummy Inn
The killdrumy in has just been refurbished and it really is a treat, we highly recommend a visit if you are saying with us.
You can sit outside with your dog but would need to request this. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
The Boat Inn
Charlestown Roadvery dog freindly
The Highlanders Bakehouse
30 min drive from us.
Lochnagar Indian Brasserie
2 Church Sq30 min drive from us.
TR Home and Garden
lovely cafe and ice cream parlour. Dog freindly
Spider on a Bicycle
Station Squaredog freindly
open 7 days a week, 25min drive, dog freindly out side and in bar area. Good pub grub.
The Commercial Hotel
19 The Squareopen 7 days a week, 25min drive, dog freindly out side and in bar area. Good pub grub.
Clockhouse Restaurant
The Square25 min drive from us over the Lecht
Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant
56 Braemar RdOnly 30 min drive for fine dinning
This hotel has just been refurbished to a high standard and has only opened up again in June 2023. lovely menu and open 7 days a week. Only 25 minutes drive from us.
The Forbes Arms Hotel
This hotel has just been refurbished to a high standard and has only opened up again in June 2023. lovely menu and open 7 days a week. Only 25 minutes drive from us.
Activities
Line of Sight
a fun day out
Glen Tanar Equestrian Centre
pony trekking
If you would like to fish on the River Don & Dee these are the folk to contact.
TwinPeakes Fly Fishing
If you would like to fish on the River Don & Dee these are the folk to contact.
Tarland Trails
Burnside RoadThe best place around to take your bikes.
Lecht Ski Centre
Bike trails & Sking also has a cafe
Deeside Activity Park
A93only 35 min drive from us.
Grampian Transport Museum
This really is a hidden gem.
Whisky Distillery
The Glenlivet Distillery Brand Home
only 50 min drive from us
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
30 min drive from us
Lost Loch Spirits
30 min drive from us
shops & supermarkets
SPAR Bellabeg
our local shop
Everlongart Studio & Gift Shop
29 Main Stquirky local art
Evelyntreasurefinder2
lovely retro second-hand store
Co-op Food - Alford
Mart Road30 min drive to store
Tesco Superstore
Deveron Way40 min drive from us
Enterertament
Lonach Highland
The games or on the last sat of Agust every year.
Glenbuchat Hall and Bothy
live music events throughout the year, please look them up on line.
Lonach Hall
Holds events throughout the year, please see online for more