Regal Aberdeenshire & Royal Deeside Railway

Itinerary

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Enjoy a special four-day break to experience the delights and charms of Aberdeenshire. With included visits to picturesque Royal Deeside and the pretty harbour town of Stonehaven; not forgetting our relaxing and scenic journey on the Royal Deeside Railway – this promises to be a memorable Scottish adventure!

Coach Itinerary

Included Excursions

Royal Deeside (full day)

Royal Deeside is an area that captivated Queen Victoria due to its stunning landscape of moody mountains and shimmering rivers. We enjoy these breathtaking panoramas during our excursion and visit some of the region’s most picturesque villages:

We start in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park for a visit to the delightful Scottish village of Braemar. This lovely village is surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, beautiful glens and pine forests, while the centre features an array of boutique shops, medieval ruins and castles.

We continue on to Crathie, which sits on the banks of the River Dee and is set against the mountainous backdrop of Lochnagar. The village is famous for its granite kirk which was built in 1895 and is the Royals' local church when staying at Balmoral.

Our final stop is the village of Ballater, which sits in the heart of Royal Deeside, known for its spring water and is the nearest community to Balmoral Castle. Take a stroll to admire the historic buildings, browse the Ballater Gallery or visit the Royal Station to discover the restored royal waiting room, which re-opened in August 2018, after a devastating fire.

Stonehaven & Royal Deeside Railway(full day)

We begin our day with a delightful journey on the Royal Deeside Railway, the chosen railway line of the Royal Family when visiting Balmoral Castle, where we can enjoy the captivating Scottish scenery on display between Aberdeen and Ballater.

We then enjoy some time in the harbour town of Stonehaven, nestled in the stunning countryside on the North East coast of Scotland. Discover the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum, rich in history from its time as a former courthouse and jail, enjoy the fresh sea air with a walk along the sheltered harbour or simply sit back and relax in one of the lovely cafs or restaurants.

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel
• 3 nights at the Britannia Hotel, Aberdeen (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Heritage train journey on the Royal Deeside Railway
• Excursions to Royal Deeside (Braemar, Crathie & Ballater) & Stonehaven

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• 3 nights at the Britannia Hotel, Aberdeen (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Heritage train journey on the Royal Deeside Railway
• Excursions to Royal Deeside (Braemar, Crathie & Ballater) & Stonehaven

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Accommodation

Britannia Hotel, Aberdeen

The Britannia Hotel, Aberdeen is well located in the ‘granite city’ for our special break away. The hotel includes en-suite rooms with TV, telephone and tea/coffee-making facilities as well as a bar, lounge, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. All meals are buffet style. (JG2 rating)