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Braemar Castle

A93, Ballater, AB35 5XR, United Kingdom

info@braemarcastle.co.uk

About Braemar Castle

A forbidding exterior conceals 12 authentic rooms charmingly furnished as though the family has just stepped out. Dig deeper and discover a turbulent past which echoes the story of Scotland over the past 400 years. Built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar as his Highland Hunting Lodge, set alight by the notorious Black Colonel in 1689, used as a garrison for Hanoverian soldiers after the rebel Jacobite defeat at the Battle of Culloden and for the past 200 years, home to the Chiefs of Clan Farquharson. Now lovingly tended by the community of Braemar and gradually being restored to its full splendour. Guided tours and audio tours in English, French and German.

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The Bothy

Located in the heart of Braemar village, the Bothy is a licensed cafe serving hearty breakfasts, brunch and lunch. We also have an excellent selection of homemade cakes and bakes and a range of hot and cold drinks. If you are heading out into the hil

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Braemar Chocolate Shop

Our little shop is on the main street in the beautiful village of Braemar, right at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. All our products are handmade by us, and you can watch us at work in our kitchen behind our shop.

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Craiglea Bed & Breakfast

Craiglea Bed & Breakfast lies on a quiet lane close to the centre of the village of Braemar, in the stunning Cairngorms National Park. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, woodland, castles, whisky distilleries and with wildlife a plenty, Craiglea and Braemar has something for everyone.

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Braemar Mountain Sports

Our Braemar store originally opened in 1986 hiring out cross-country skis and now offers everything from summer walking products and outerwear to alpine & nordic ski touring equipment.

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