The Victorian Heritage Trail Welcome to The Victorian Heritage Trail, where you can follow in the footsteps of and her family. Royal Deeside is steeped in history and, as well as having some of the world’s most stunning scenery there are also many points of interest. Take this leafl et with you as you explore the area. The trail is easy to follow, just look out for the road signs which are white on brown with a Queen Victoria logo. Visit www.aberdeen-grampian.com for more information. Road Sign Linn of Dee

If you would like further information en route then just stop at a tourist information centre.

Aberdeen - 23 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BP T: 01224 288828 E: [email protected]

Ballater (open all year) - The Old Royal Station, Station Square, , AB35 5RB T: 01339 755306 E: [email protected]

Banchory - Bridge Street, , AB31 5SX T: 01330 822000 E: [email protected]

Crathie – The Car Park, Crathie, Ballater, AB35 5UL T: 01339 742414 E: [email protected]

Braemar (open all year) – The Mews, Mar Road, , AB35 5YP T: 01339 741600 E: [email protected]

Stonehaven - 66 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA T: 01569 762806 E: [email protected] 1 7 Drum Castle Glen Muick Drumoak, Banchory, AB31 5EY This is a popular excursion for walkers, 0844 493 2161 cyclists and car tourers and was a favourite of Queen Victoria’s.

2 8 Victorian Arch, Fettercairn Royal Distillery, Crathie Grand arch to commemorate a royal visit Victoria and Albert visited this distillery in 1861 to Fettercairn by Victoria and Albert. and granted a Royal Warrant by Appointment. 01339 742700

3 9 The Queen’s View by Crathie Kirk One of the most famous views in the North-East This granite church was opened by Queen and is midway between and Tarland Victoria and the Royal Family still attend on the B9119. services here while staying at Balmoral.

4 10 Cambus O’May Suspension Bridge Victorian suspension bridge midway between The Royal Family’s holiday home since and Ballater. Recently voted ’s 1852. Castle and Grounds open to the favourite picnic spot. public April – July. 5 11 Ballater Braemar Picturesque town with plenty This Upper Deeside village is the home of the of royal connections. Braemar Gathering which is held annually on the first Saturday of September.

6 12 The Old Royal Station, Ballater Linn of Dee , by Braemar Visitor attraction in the centre of Ballater. This is the main gateway for walkers wishing to access the southern Cairngorms. On the A93 past Braemar.