Dee Castle, Ballater
#4 among attractions in Ballater
Facts and practical information
Dee Castle was a 15th-century castle, about 5 miles east of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and south of the River Dee. ()
Ballater United Kingdom
Dee Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Burn O'Vat, Tomnaverie stone circle, Muir of Dinnet, Knock Castle.
Natural attraction, CanyonBurn O'Vat, Cairngorms National Park
50 min walk • Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Cairngorms National Park in Scotland lies a hidden geological marvel, the Burn O'Vat. This natural wonder, carved by ice and water over thousands of years, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the power of nature's...
Prehistoric siteTomnaverie stone circle, Aboyne
133 min walk • Tomnaverie stone circle is a recumbent stone circle set on the top of a small hill in lowland northeast Scotland. Construction started from about 2500 BC, in the Bronze Age, to produce a monument of thirteen granite stones including a massive 6.5-ton recumbent stone lying on its side along the southwest of the circle's perimeter.
National parkMuir of Dinnet
49 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the Muir of Dinnet blends natural beauty with a rich tapestry of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Declared a National Nature Reserve in 1977, this area covers...
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castlesKnock Castle, Cairngorms National Park
136 min walk • Knock Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It is typical of the traditional type of residence of a laird, a Scottish landed gentleman. Knock Castle is in Royal Deeside, about 1 mile west of the town of Ballater, and about 6 miles east of Balmoral.
Protected areaGlen Tanar, Aboyne
77 min walk • Glen Tanar is a glen in Aberdeenshire, eastern Scotland, through which the Water of Tanar flows. Near the mouth of the glen, at Tower o' Ess, the Water of Tanar flows into the River Dee. This flows through Deeside into the North Sea at Aberdeen.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainMorven, Cairngorms National Park
149 min walk • Morven is a Corbett in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is 871 m high. The poet, Lord Byron, who spent some of his childhood in the area, mentions the mountain in his poem, When I Roved a Young Highlander: When I rov'd a young Highlander o'er the dark heath, And climb'd thy steep...
Forts and castlesAboyne Castle, Aboyne
148 min walk • Aboyne Castle is a 13th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland 0.75 mi north of the town of Aboyne. The location of Aboyne Castle was selected for its strategic position near the River Dee and controlling the northern end of one of the Mounth crossings.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeLoch Davan, Cairngorms National Park
65 min walk • Loch Davan is a small, triangular, freshwater loch approximately 5 mi northeast of Ballater, Scotland and lying immediately north of Loch Kinord. It is approximately 0.75 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole. The loch sits within the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.
Nature, Natural attraction, ForestDinnet Oakwood, Cairngorms National Park
45 min walk • Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeLoch Kinord, Cairngorms National Park
43 min walk • Loch Kinord is a small, freshwater loch at Muir of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland just north of the River Dee and 5 mi east of Ballater. The loch is also known as Loch Ceander and Loch Cannor. It is approximately 1 mi in length and was formed from a glacial kettle hole.
Forts and castlesKinord Castle, Cairngorms National Park
46 min walk • Kinord Castle, also known as Loch Kinord Castle, was a 14th-century castle on Castle Island in Loch Kinord to the south of Old Kinord, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
Scotland