Location

Crathie lies at the heart of Royal Deeside in the Cairngorm National Park. It is situated between the villages of Braemar and Ballater on the A93, approximately 50 miles West of Aberdeen.

Famous for its proximity to Balmoral, Crathie is popular throughout the year with visitors attracted to the wonderful Scottish scenery and local sights. Balmoral Castle, Crathie Church and Braemar Highland Gathering are all world famous. There are castles, museums, heritage centres and distilleries to explore as well as the many other outdoor pursuits.

Since Queen Victoria and Prince Albert built Balmoral Castle in the mid 19th century successive members of the Royal Family have escaped from the pressures of public life to this peaceful and beautiful corner of Scotland.

www.multimap.com - please use the postcode (AB35 5UL) to access location details.

If you are travelling from the south and need to break your journey the following is a list of bed and breakfast establishments which are accessible. You will need to get in touch with the owners directly to check availability and suitability.

       The Fat Lamb Country Inn & Restaurant
       Crossbank, Ravenstonedale,
       Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4LL
       Telephone: 015396 23242
       Fax: 015396 23285
       E- mail: fatlamb@cumbria.com

The Brackenrigg Inn
Watermillock, Penrith,
Cumbria, CA11 0LP
Telephone: 017684 86206
Fax: 17684 86945
E-mail: enquiries@brackenrigginn.co.uk

Alison Park Hotel
Temple Road, Buxton,
Derbyshire, SK17 9BA
Telephone: 01298 22473
Fax: 01298 72709
E-mail: reservations@alison-park-hotel.co.uk

Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage
Tattershall Road, Woodhall Spa,
Lincolnshire, LN10 6UQ
Telephone: 01526 353637
Fax: -1526 352574
E-mail: barbara@woodhallspa.com

You may also be able to find accessible accommodation at some of the motorway service stations on the way.

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