Places of Interest
Farmers Markets
Aboyne, Ballater & Banchory Farmers Markets are held monthly hosting a wide range of stalls and producers. Come and join us on one of our Market Day Cookery Classes to get special access to one of these markets and meet the producers.
Top Local
Producers
Some of the best
Wark Farm – Organic farm, producing beef, lamb, geese, chicken and artisan pies. Experience days and holiday cottage
Esker Spirits – Our favourite gin in the country! (don’t tell the Lost Loch!) Lovely team making a range of top award winning gins
Granite City Fish – Aberdeen fishmongers, regulars at local markets, high quality produce
Kincardine Kitchen – Delicious fancy pieces and preserves from the heart of Royal Deeside
H M Sheridan – Local creative butchers, Ballater/Banchory, available in shops throughout the North East
Katy’s Eggs – Free range hen, duck and quail eggs
The Bee Cabin – Bee keeping supplies, honey producers and beeswax products for sale
Lunan Bay Farm – Free range goat meat and the most amazing seasonal asparagus
Hotels, Restaurants & Shops
A few of our favourites
Banchory Lodge Hotel, Banchory
Dounside House Hotel, Tarland
Raemoir House, Banchory
Maryculter House Hotel, Maryculter
The Boat Inn, Aboyne
The Deeside Inn, Ballater
The Darroch Learg Hotel, Ballater
The Saplinbrae Hotel, Mintlaw
Lys-Na-Greyne, 5* Guesthouse, Aboyne
Potarch Cafe and Restaurant, Ballogie
The Cow Shed, Banchory
Finzean Farm Shop, Finzean
Park Shop, Drumoak
Deeside Deli, Ballater
Activity Providers & Guides
Fun for all ages
The Deeside Activity Park – Outdoor activity centre with farm shop & cafe
Glenshee Ski Centre – Skiing, Snowboarding and Ski Touring
The Lecht 2090 – Snow sports, Sledging and Mountain Biking
Hillgoers – Guided hill walks for all abilities, skills courses and navigation qualifications
Cyclehighlands – The North East’s top bike shop, hire bikes, guided rides and workshop classes
Ride in Peace Adventures – Mountain bike guide and skills coaching for all levels, adults and children
Granite Adventures – Kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking and hiking guide
Macdui Bike Adventures – Guided tours complete with hire bikes, perfect for travelling visitors