Top Things to do in
Top 10 Free Things to do in , Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in , United Kingdom including Loch Muick, Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve, War Memorial, Linn O' Dee, World Horse Welfare, Mar Lodge Estate, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Cambus O'May Forest, Ballater VisitScotland iCentre, Deeside Books.
Restaurants in Royal Deeside
1. Loch Muick
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 551 reviews
Reviewed By Midhill
Enjoyed the 10 mile walk on a lovely autumn day. The tree colours were beautiful and the Loch and surrounding area stunning. It’s a flat walk with a few rough paths to navigate , just the place to get away from it all.
2. Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Midhill
Enjoyed a pleasant walk here on a sunny autumn day. Unfortunately the visitor centre was closed but managed to navigate our way around on foot. Climbed to the Knockie viewpoint and walked around the estate. Just the place to blow the cobwebs away and get away from it all
3. War Memorial
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Markeverett - Callander, United Kingdom
It makes you realise when you come to a small place and see a memorial to the fallen men and women of both world wars. Regrettably too many people don’t realise that if it hadn’t been for these people life would be very different now! Beautiful and peaceful setting .
4. Linn O' Dee
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
The Linn O' Dee gives unrivalled access to some fine examples of classic features of a Highland landscape: remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, heather moorland and parts of the high Cairngorm plateau. Fifteen of the Cairngorms Munros can be found on Mar Lodge estate. The less adventurous can enjoy our way marked trails, starting from the car park. The car park also hosts a seasonal information hut and toilet facilities. Parking in the car park is £3 per day for non members or free for National Trust for Scotland or National Trust members.
Reviewed By FrankW1949_12 - Yarraville, Australia
Worth the short drive to view this gorge where the river changes from a gentle stream to a raging deep gorge and back to a gentle stream
5. World Horse Welfare
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Belwade Farm , the Scottish Home for World Horse Welfare . Rehabilitating Horses/Ponies and Donkeys from all over the UK , who have needed to come into our care. Come and see the work that we do to help them to find their forever homes . Apart from this , we are in possibly the most beautiful part of Royal Deeside and there are plenty of walks with your dogs. Enjoy a lovely Lunch or coffee in our scenic Bistro. Or maybe celebrate your special occasion within our Stone Circle , or use our conference facilities . Belwade has so much to offer everyone ... not forgetting our Fairy Garden for the kids young and old .Come and see for yourself . Open Weds through to Sunday 11am - 4.00pm , other times by arrangement . Please see our website for up and coming events at Belwade Farm .
Reviewed By davidcK9074MG - Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Had a wonderfull lunch and a nice setting, great selection of food and staff very welcoming and friendly, great walks and views seeing the horses in a peaceful setting
6. Mar Lodge Estate
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Mar Lodge Estate occupies nearly 7% of the Cairngorms National Park, covers some of the most remote and scenic wild land in Scotland, including four of the five highest mountains in the UK. Within its boundaries are fine examples of classic features of a Highland landscape: remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, heather moorland, juniper scrub and a part of the high Cairngorm plateau. Fifteen of the National Trust for Scotland's 46 Munros can be found in the Cairngorms around Mar Lodge. The estate is recognised as one of the most important nature conservation landscapes in the British Isles: over 40% of the estate is covered by national and international nature conservation designations. Visitors can park in either the Linn of Dee or Linn of Quoich car parks and enjoy many outdoor pursuits such as woodland walks, hillwalking, cycling, climbing and horse riding.
Reviewed By marmalade1443 - Invergarry, United Kingdom
This was our fourth visit to Mar Lodge this time staying in the Braeriach apartment which was perfect for a couple. The rooms are large and the view down the main drive is magnificent. Despite later arrival times and earlier departure to allow for cleaning we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is a perfect location to bag Munro’s and explore the surrounding area. Our only request would be clearer information in the apartment about what items could be recycled. A very small point but would be good to know. We certainly plan to visit again
7. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By suewB7164YW
Lovely easy and mainly flat circular walk of about 5 miles around Loch KInord following the well signposted 'Duck' route. Nice clean toilets and a couple of picnic benches available at Visitor Centre where there is a car park which can get full on popular days. Walk starts just across the road from the visitor centre
8. Cambus O'May Forest
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By lucyhelliker - Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
I come every year and still discover new parts of the Cambus o’ May! Am NOT a Walker as such, just with the dog when at home and this place I find just right in terms of interest and ease. It’s also good in the wet because of the tree cover. Have discovered a lovely lake and bridge here too. It’s a fabulous place
9. Ballater VisitScotland iCentre
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By lucyhelliker - Moreton-in-Marsh, United Kingdom
A really delightful establishment. Greeted at the door with quick chat about Covid rules then got into a city chat as the lady (a retired police inspector) was just so lovely! Very helpful lady inside helping me to choose a gentle walk (round the golf course, flat and fabulous along the Dee). Good gift shop with Gist jewellery which is fab. Sadly cafe closed since March. We were made so welcome.
10. Deeside Books
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
