Visit Ballater

27/07/2024

27/07/2024

20/07/2024

18/07/2024

Ballater Highland Games requires your help in making an epic Highland Games experience.

Could you spare even a couple of hours on Games Day?
Please contact the Games Secretary
[email protected]

The Games have only managed to reach
160 years because of all our amazing Volunteers.

28/06/2024

Voodoo Vibe are back playing live on Saturday from 9pm.
🎤🎸🥁🎼🕺🏼💃🏻

31/05/2024

Duck 11: Quakkaccino

Age: 4 years (and delicious)

Star sign: Scorpio

Sponsor: Orka Artisan Café

Location: Ballater

About Me:
My perfect morning after a first date would involve getting breakfast…with Eggs Benedict, I’ve been known to turn even the most innocent situations into something tasty. I’m an excellent cook and love nothing more than whipping up a romantic meal for two…provided, of course, that you do the dishes!

Favourite Food: hot scones with heritage tomatoes

Hobbies: Performing Magic & Target Golf

Come and watch me strut down the river, with my friends, at 3pm on Sunday June 2nd and check-out our craft, trade and food stalls with kids rides from 11am. Have a flutter on the Tote! You never know, I could be lucky for you 🙂

29/05/2024

Duck 8: Little Eck

Age: 4 years (And looking tasty!)

Star sign: Sagittarius

Sponsor: HM Sheridan

Location: Ballater

About Me:
I’m a game bird, Fun-sized and ready to party! I love to provide a high standard, with attention to detail, while making sure you get the personal touch.

Favourite Food: Bombay Sausage Rolls and Mealie Pie

Hobbies: Balloon Modelling & Retro Computing

Come and watch me Carve down the river, with my friends, at 3pm on Sunday June 2nd and check-out our craft, trade and food stalls with kids rides from 11am. Have a flutter on the Tote! You never know, I could be lucky for you 🙂

24/05/2024

Duck 5: Duck Norris

Age: 4 years (And Feisty )

Star sign: Virgo

Sponsor: Johnston

Location: Ballater

About Me:
I’m a simple Duck – I like walks on the beach, sunsets, and cuddling in a warm home. If you can make me laugh and are taller than me, you’re already ahead of the game. I love building personal relationships with the people I meet and when you call me, you’ll deal with someone who knows your needs.

Favourite Food: Chile con Carne, with extra Hot Sauce

Hobbies: Cartography & Lubricants

Come and watch me slip down the river, with my friends, at 3pm on Sunday June 2nd and check-out our craft, trade and food stalls with kids rides from 11am. Have a flutter on the Tote! You never know, I could be lucky for you 🙂

23/05/2024

Duck 4: Waddle

Age: 4 years (And Feeling fine)

Star sign: Gemini

Sponsor: Invercauld Estate

Location: Ballater

About Me:
I’m the type of duck who will do anything on a first date – including skydiving, swimming with the sharks, or going on a 10-mile hike around the Invercauld Estate! I love exploring and take part in led walks around the Estate or go it alone with a map on one of many tracks, taking time to absorb the view and the wildlife, including looking for Willie, the Wild Cat.

Favourite Food: Honey

Hobbies: Vinyl record collecting & Parkour

Come and watch me Charge down the river, with my friends, at 3pm on Sunday June 2nd and check-out our craft, trade and food stalls with kids rides from 11am. Have a flutter on the Tote! You never know, I could be lucky for you 🙂

21/05/2024

Duck 2: The Rothesay Eggspress

Age: 4 years (but flawless!)

Star sign: Libra

Sponsor: Rothesay Rooms, Ballater

Location: Ballater

About Me:
Helloo! I'm The Rothesay Eggspress, the most charming duck on this side of the River! With my sleek, yellow feathers and a quack that can make hearts flutter, I’m a catch you won’t want to miss. I am really into waddling, swimming and yoga. When I have free time I love to travel, experience new things and nibble gourmet bread.

Favourite Food: Cullen Skink

Hobbies: Train Spotting & Mountain Biking

Come and watch me hurtle down the river, with my friends, at 3pm on Sunday June 2nd and check-out our craft, trade and food stalls with kids rides from 11am. Have a flutter on the Tote! You never know, I could be lucky for you 🙂

18/05/2024

17/05/2024

After Party are making their The Balmoral Bar debut tomorrow night from 9pm.
Come along for a drink and some great tunes!
🎤🥁🎸🍻🍷💃🏻🕺🏼 🎶

16/05/2024

Non-profit organisation

12/05/2024

Get down to the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater before 3pm today to grab your Preloved bargains, from both the Vintage, Antiques and Collectables and the book sale in the Ballater Community & Heritage Hub and courtyard!
:-)

29/04/2024

Live music every Saturday night until the end of October @ The Balmoral Bar.
After Party are making their debut this month so come along for a drink and dance!
🎵🥂🎸💃🕺🍻🎷🥁🎤🎶

25/04/2024

Emma Lament is back playing live this Saturday Balmoral Bar from 9pm.
🎸🎤🎼💃🏻

25/04/2024

Relax & unwind with a Day Pass Craigendarroch Country Club!
Enjoy the facilities and 10% OFF delicious food in the Keiller Lounge & Brasserie. ☺

24/04/2024

23/04/2024

https://www.grantconsidine.com/news/ballater-we-are-open/

Chartered accountants and registered auditors Grant Considine is set to open its doors in Ballater this week (Tuesday 23rd April).

The team will now have a presence in Ballater with Louise Considine CA, Partner and Gillian Metcalfe ACCA, Business Advisory Manager, taking up residence in the village’s Victoria & Albert Halls in Station Square.

08/04/2024

30/03/2024

20/03/2024

Fancy a Historic Walk? We have a few spaces left for this one.

WALK 11A – GLEN GIRNOCK-BOVAGLIE - ABERGELDIE
Rich in history and with spectacular views of Lochnagar and the surrounding hills. From Littlemill we follow the well defined track via Loinveg, to Bovaglie, our first rest stop. Continuing towards Easter Balmoral, we pick up a path leading to Balnacroft via the
Genechal (a favourite picnic spot of Queen Victoria).

The route then takes us through fields, over a couple of stiles, around Creag nam Ban, and on to the track round Creag Ghiubhais to rejoin the Girnock track and return to Littlemill.

Terrain: There is a 7-foot ladder stile, and another around 5-foot to climb, although these can be avoided with a slightly longer detour on the road. May be some short boggy stretches and small burns to cross.

Depart from Hut on the Green, Ballater
Ballater at 9am - BUS
Distance 17km
Approx Walking Time 5.5hrs.
Ascent 350m.

You can book your place via https://www.walkballater.com/

20/03/2024

With Stunning views of Deeside, there's a few spaces left on this walk.

WALK 11 – HEARTBREAK RIDGE REVERSE
Setting off from Ballater we cross the old bridge and take the forest path to the Dalmochie Camp. We cross the road and follow the River Dee towards the Torphantrick Woods. At Headinch we begin to ascend and then traverse Heartbreak Ridge, with its stunning views of Deeside. We continue on to meet the Pannanich path that
descends into the Glen Muick Estate and back to Ballater.
Terrain: There is a 100m section which is quite steep and may
require hands on scrambling.

Depart from Hut on the Green, Ballater at 9am – ON FOOT
Distance 20km (option to shorten to 14km)
Approx. Walking Time 6 hrs.
Ascent 500m.

You can book your place via https://www.walkballater.com/

14/03/2024

The new Scottish Water Top-up Tap in Ballater is now operational.

The tap in Braemar will reopen next week following the winter period, and the tap in Aboyne is also online again.