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Visit Ballater Check What's On at https://www.visitballater.com/ Ballater’s local attractions include Craigendarroch hill, Loch Muick, Lochnagar and more!

Our own ‘Victorian’ village in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland, Ballater is in the midst of glorious countryside in the Cairngorms National Park, 43 miles (69km) west of Aberdeen & 8 miles (13km) from Balmoral Castle. Ballater is famous for its royal connections. Many of our shops and businesses display the Royal warrants of the Queen and Prince Charles. Ballater & Royal Deeside are very much

open for business as work begins soon on a new Visitor Centre and Station Square opening in late 2017. Visit our website at www.visitballater.com and follow our page for up-to-date information to enjoy your visit to this beautiful area in full. Our website is full of Activities, Events in Ballater & Upper Deeside plus many local Attractions. Ballater brochures & our Fun Map can be found in local shops or the library in Station Square.

22/03/2025

We’re ready for ya!
Our new inflatable maze, pillow fight and balloon typhoon are ready to see you tomorrow (Sunday 23rd) in the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater, 10am-2pm!
Free entry, and there’ll be cake and refreshments. All ages welcome so come have a go and…
Be Amused.
🤩

13/03/2025
12/03/2025

24th and 25th May for our next demo weekend…..lots of brands , local MTB heroes and some great food from !

Getting your business noticed & building your brand? 😀Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-your-business-noti...
12/03/2025

Getting your business noticed & building your brand? 😀

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/getting-your-business-noticed-building-your-brand-tickets-1259351366839?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along to a FREE dynamic half-day workshop designed to provide businesses with the essential knowledge to elevate your brand and expand your audience through effective PR. Join us as we explore what the core of branding really is; explore its power, to drive success and connect with your audience.
Discover how to design engaging stories that resonate well with the media, leverage regional branding initiatives like the CNPA free resources "Proud to be part of" and "Made in," and maximise available resources to boost your bottom line. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, this workshop provides actionable insights and strategies to take your branding and PR efforts to the next level.

Presenters.
Jonathan James Perkins MCIPR Limited
Catriona Thomson, Multi-award-nominated food & travel writer & freelance communicator
Craig Mills, CEO, Cairngorms Business Partnership
Kathryn Owen, Project Manager, Cairngorms Business Partnership.

Agenda
Refreshments on arrival
11-1pm Workshop, presentations and questions
1-2pm informal light lunch, networking and discussions
2-3pm the opportunity to continue converations with Jon, Cat and the CBP Team
Lunch provided by the Rothesay Rooms, Ballater

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Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater

11/03/2025

Ballater Golf Club are hosting a Bingo evening in aid of the Ballater Woman’s Institute on Friday 28th March. 7pm for eyes doon at 7.30pm. Cash prizes and booking advised. Call 01339755567 to reserve your table! Good Luck !!!

10/03/2025

❗Our Afternoon Teas are proving to be very popular and spaces are limited, so reserve your table now ❗

💐 Treat your Mum this Mother's day to an Afternoon Tea @ the Rothesay Rooms Sunday 30th March 🤩 💐
Reservations essential and spaces are limited, so reserve your table now!

To book, call us on 013397 53816 or drop us an email [email protected] or pop in, Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm ⏰📧📞

Not able to make the Sunday? Our Afternoon Teas are served every Wednesday to Sunday 🌸 from 12pm – 2.30pm. Or for the perfect gift, Vouchers are also available.


10/03/2025

Mother’s Day Lunch at Ballater Golf Club. We are delighted to introduce our new Chef, Paul Atkin to Ballater GC. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in food preparation that is second to none which will delight your taste buds. Come and enjoy a sumptuous lunch while marveling at the beautiful Mountain View’s views from our Coyles Restaurant. Please call 01339755567 to book.

05/03/2025

💐 Treat your Mum this Mother's day to an Afternoon Tea @ the Rothesay Rooms Sunday 30th March 🤩 💐
Reservations essential and spaces are limited, so reserve your table now!

To book, call us on 013397 53816 or drop us an email [email protected] or pop in, Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm ⏰📧📞

Not able to make the Sunday? Our Afternoon Teas are served every Wednesday to Sunday 🌸 from 12pm – 2.30pm. Or for the perfect gift, Vouchers are also available.


04/03/2025

We've tweaked the Puddleduck Market a little in the hope of making a success of it. :-)
The event now has a shorter duration of 10am-12pm and the table price for sellers has halved to £10.
Donations of clean, sellable goods are welcome at the Ballater Community & Heritage Hub until Saturday March 15, 3pm.
If any other local groups would like to use this sale in the Victoria and Albert Halls, to perhaps raise funds for themselves, please just get in touch here or at [email protected]
TIA
🥚🐣🐥🛒

Are you who we are looking for? 👋 Ballater Community Enterprise are actively seeking to appoint new directors. If you ar...
26/02/2025

Are you who we are looking for? 👋
Ballater Community Enterprise are actively seeking to appoint new directors.
If you are interested and would like to know more information, please send a email to [email protected]

19/02/2025

WARNING

We have been told that some folk who have entered our Corporate Hospitality competition via Facebook have received suspicious messages informing them that they have won a prize and then requesting credit card details.

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE MESSAGES. THIS IS A FRAUDULENT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN YOUR CREDIT CARD DETAILS.

Run Balmoral will never ask you for credit card or banking details in connection with this or any other competition.

We have now blocked the scammer and reported them to Facebook.

The competition winner will be announced in due course and notified directly from an official Run Balmoral source.

12/02/2025

Ballater Golf Club are hosting an early Grand National!
No hats, crops or special skills required for our stable of hobby horses. 🐎 If you would like to sponsor a race please contact our club manager for details on 01339755567.
Stable doors open at 7pm for riders and spectators with the first race at 7.30pm on Saturday 29th March. We would be delighted if you stayed on for the Karaoke and a fun filled evening!!

12/02/2025

After licking our wounds inflicted by Ireland we are ready to conquer our neighbour! Come and cheer Scotland to victory on Saturday 22nd February at Ballater Golf Club. Kick off 16.45. Free pie at half time for sustenance!!

12/02/2025

Still time to get your Valentine’s Orders in ❤️

Tag your other half so they don’t forget 🌟😜😘

12/02/2025

🌹Happy February Everyone🌹

Why not treat your loved one to an Afternoon Tea @ The Rothesay Rooms for Valentine’s 🤩❣️

Our Valentine’s Afternoon Teas will be served from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th February🌹 from 12pm - 2.30pm🌟

To book yours call us on 013397 53816 or drop us an email [email protected] or pop in, Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm ⏰📧📞

08/02/2025
06/02/2025

Weekend working hours available now. To find out more scan the QR code, give us an email or call Lesley.

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Our own ‘Victorian’ village in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland, Ballater is in the midst of glorious countryside in the Cairngorms National Park, 43 miles (69km) west of Aberdeen & 8 miles (13km) from Balmoral Castle. Ballater’s local attractions include Craigendarroch hill, Loch Muick, Lochnagar and more! Ballater is famous for its royal connections. Many of our shops and businesses display the Royal warrants of the Queen and Prince Charles. Ballater & Royal Deeside are very much open for business as work begins soon on a new Visitor Centre and Station Square opening late 2017. Visit our website & page for up-to-date information to enjoy your visit to this beautiful area in full! Our website is full of Activities, Events in Ballater & Upper Deeside plus many local Attractions. Ballater brochures & our Fun Map can be found in local shops or the library in Station Square.