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Braemar Lodge Discover the heart of the Bydand B&B & Classic Where a warm Scottish Car Self Hire in The welcome awaits you. A former Victorian shooting lodge, only a Explore the 90 miles of the Snow Roads, in Gaelic Slighean Sneachda, to discover wild and beautiful 2 minute stroll from the centre of . landscapes and uncover the tales and hidden A warm welcome awaits you from LODGE ACCOMMODATION treasures of this untouched area. Isobel at Bydand B&B - Luxury • Relax in warm comfortable surroundings – all accommodation with commanding D3 bedrooms en-suite views of the Cairngorms - Rural & • Self-Catering Log Cabins • Furnished to a high standard and very comfortable peaceful location. • The Bunkhouse • Great Value Accommodation for up to 12 people, — Self Hire a Classic 1970’s MGB Roadster- in the hotel grounds A Braemar landmark, Stay & Tour Packages available • Fine Dining in our Restaurant The Arms re-opens in 2018 • Enjoy the best of Scottish produce freshly prepared — Vintage Bentley Chauffeured Tours - after a full restoration Memorable - Unique Experiences Come and see a working

46 Rooms & Suites | Restaurant — Visit Whisky Distilleries - & Coasts craft distillery in action! Sample our award-winning gins and see for Cocktail Bar | Pub | Garden | Spa | Shop — Tours can be tailored to your interests yourself how we can unlock your taste buds through your sense of smell. Glenshee Road, Braemar, , AB35 5YQ thefifearms.com www.accommodationcairngorms.co.uk Just a 30 minute drive from Braemar. Tel: 013397 41627 The Fife Arms, Mar Rd, Braemar, www.bygonedrives.co.uk Email: [email protected] snowroads.com Aberdeenshire AB35 5YN Tel: 01479 851262 Mob: 07974691623 Open 12 noon to 6pm every day except Fridays. www.braemarlodge.co.uk

B3 B4 C3 B1 The Grant CAIRNWELL, BRAEMAR, ABERDEENSHIRE AB35 5XU Arms Hotel FREE THE WILDLIFE HOTEL Est 1765 Essential Guides to the Cairngorms will run from May to September/October (weather permitting) and has hooks for bikes. You can ride down the mountain on the Land Rover track. Please note this is not a beginners ride. The 90 mile journey on the SNOW ROADS - a slow road from Blairgowrie, traversing the highest public OPENING TIMES: 8.30am - 5pm (7 days a week during season) road in Britain and travelling through the outstanding Base café is open daily 8.30am to 4.45pm. landscapes of the eastern Cairngorms - takes you to Grantown on Spey, a traditional town on St Margaret’s is an A listed building of historic and the famous . architectural importance. Since 2015, the community Trust has been working to restore the building with a full The Grant Arms Hotel, which programme of concerts, performances and exhibitions has recently been refurbished alongside a permanent Heritage display. and upgraded to offer modern More information on comforts whilst retaining a Pick up your copies when you get here. www.stmargaretsbraemar.org.uk TEL: 01339741320 (DIAL1 FOR SNOW REPORT) FAX: 01339741665 traditional character, offers 50 [email protected] or from E-MAIL: [email protected] WWW.SKI-GLENSHEE.CO.UK en-suite bedrooms with Tea www.visitcairngorms.com CAIRNWELL, BRAEMAR, ABERDEENSHIRE AB35 5XU and Coffee making facilities, Toiletries, Hair Dryer and Colour TV. The newly refurbished B2 B4 Restaurant has been designed C3 GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE BRAEMAR with a warm and traditional feel, CAIRNWELL, BRAEMAR, ABERDEENSHIRE AB35 5XU to enable space yet intimacy. world famous for over 100 years B3 After a long day relax and enjoy with over 600 malts a drink in our “Capercaillie Digital Fun! 22 Lifts & 36 Runs to suit all Bar”. There is a full range of explore the world of whisky on your SNOW ROADS DIGITAL GUIDE journey through the snow roads levels of skiers and boarders. Bar drinks available, including a wide selection of Speyside Single Malts and The Snow Roads app and website will help you plan your • Welcoming café with hot food and FREE wifi FACILITES: Equipment Hire, Snowsports School, Shop & 3 Mountain Café’s. Scottish Gins, but also draught beers as well as adventure and build happy memories in this wild and beau- tiful place. • Independent specialist advice OPENING TIMES: 8.30am–5pm (7days a week during season) locally brewed guest ales. Chairlift and café open during summer June/September • Tutored tasting sessions Shape your perfect road trip using an interactive map, list- • Individually selected casks bottled 1 night from £85pp Half Board ings and audio guide and keep everybody entertained with videos, music and a Snow Roads augmented reality game. exclusively for the Whisky Castle 4 nights from £315pp Half Board • A great array of Scottish gins, craft beer and wine Download the app before you go, or in a wifi spot, for the The prices include accommodation in a Standard • A unique selection of gifts, clothing, jewellery and foods ability to truly discover the Snow Roads and search for Built 1628. Guided or audio tours of 12 furnished Room, Full Scottish Breakfast and 3 course Dinner. things to do nearby no matter where you are. Standard Room A great experience for the whole family rooms. Great stories of the Earls of Mar, Jacobites, Free car parking and WiFi. Subject to availability. Available to download in summer 2018 for Apple and An- soldiers and . droid devices. 6 main st, , ab37 9ex TEL: 01339741320 (DIAL1 FOR SNOW REPORT) FAX: 01339741665 Check opening times, April to October, at TO BOOK CALL 01479 872526 tel 01807 580213 E-MAIL: [email protected] WWW.SKI-GLENSHEE.CO.UK www.bwwc.co.uk or email [email protected] web whiskycastle.com BWWC LTD, 25 THE SQUARE, GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY, PH26 3HF www.snowroads.com CAIRNWELL, BRAEMAR, ABERDEENSHIRE AB35 5XU www.braemarcastle.co.uk All programmes, talks, walks and rooms subject to availability and liable to change without notice.

D3 B2 B6 B1 C2 VISIT Hostelling B3 Start of the D2 Snow Roads Safe Driving! The Jewel of the Cairngorms Hostelling Scotland Welcome to SAFE DRIVING ON THE SNOW ROADS Blairgowrie & From start Hostelling The Snow Roads are slow roads. Take your time to Scotland Rattray enjoy the views, villages and attractions. You will to fi nish and experience steep hills, blind summits, tight bends Nestled on the banks of the River Ericht, we are ideally situated for and single-track roads on part of the route so be Hostelling Scotland touring the area. sure to drive with care and courtesy. On narrow all points in sections, please be aware of other drivers and use Plenty of passing places to allow others to continue on their “A week or a weekend, between Local Independent Shops way. Book now and discover the Restaurants and Cafes A night or a day. Keep left. Snow Road with us. In the centre of Royal , and at Riverside Walks, Fishing, Golf Seatbelts and car seats for children are compulsory. In the centre of Royal Deeside, and at Spend some time in the heart of the Snow Roads, is Ballater. Outdoor Seating/Relaxation You will be traversing through some rural areas so be patient if you come across slow moving farm This thriving community makes for an Outdoor Activities Grantown-on-Spey” vehicles. ideal place to stop over with a range of Slow down if you see farm animals on or beside the accommodation options and Nearby roads. myriad sporting pursuits. Hill Walking Slow down for cyclists. Kayaking Royal Connections Food and Drink Keep topped up with fuel by refilling when your tank I Pitlochry Youth Hostel I Cairngorm Lodge Husky Dog Sleds is half empty. Natural Beauty Accommodation t 01796 472 308 Youth Hostel Don’t park in passing places or block field access. Walks and Relaxation Shopping t 01479 861 238 The I Braemar Youth Hostel Don’t travel in convoy or impede vehicles behind t 01339 741 659 I Youth All on our doorstep! you. fell in love with the area and built just outside the village. Today, the royal Hostel Come stay for a few days! Break before bends and blind summits and keep to connection remains strong. Many of the shop fronts proudly I Te h Smugglers Hostel, t 01479 810 345 a safe speed. display the Royal Warrant and so you can try some local Tomintoul www.discoverblairgowrie.co.uk Queen t 01807 580 364 There’s an 18-tonne restriction on the Gairnshiel Bridge and large Royal Distillery. vehicles and coaches may need to consider an alternative route. The locals are known for their gusto in organising events with Victoria Week, The Ballater Games, Book now at: hostellingscotland.org.uk or For further information: The Royal Deeside Walking Week and The Ballater Duck contact our reservations team on: 0345 293 73 73 http://roadsafetyscotland.org.uk/ Join the conversation: For electric charging point information: Surrounded by ancient pine forest and natural beauty spots, http://www.greenerscotland.org/greener-travel/greener- driving/charge- such as , Craigendarroch Hill and Lochnagar, point- map there are a host of walking and cycling opportunities. Scottish Youth Hostels Association (also known as SYHA or Hostelling Scotland) is a registered Scottish charity No. SC013138 and a company www.snowroads.com limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC310841. Registered www.visitballater.com Offi ce 7 Glebe Crescent, , FK8 2JA. A B C D

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NE250 B9009 route Explorers of this 90-mile journey, through the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, will discover

1 A939 73 dramatic landscapes carved by and ice as it winds from the picturesque market town of 71 Blairgowrie through to the highland village of Grantown-on-Spey. Enjoy breath-taking scenery at A95 Glenlivet GRANTOWN- every turn as you traverse the highest public roads in Britain and spot a curious glimpse of snow 54 ON-SPEY on the hilltops almost all year round. n A941 8 18 26 41 55 86 62 o 57 53 v Rhynie Live like locals in the communities of Braemar, Ballater and Tomintoul and experience a range of y A Tomnavoulin e natural and cultural attractions, all peppered with native flora and fauna and wildlife spotting. h 7 p 61 t Look out for three scenic route installations enticing you to discover new perspectives. A938 s a B9002 Dulnain r 36 h t

Bridge t S www.snowroads.com a r B9136 2 t Bridge of B9008 A97 B9153 Brown S 68 Chapeltown A95 River Spey Nethy Blairgowrie to Braemar 76 l s A939 74 l Boat of Bridge 42 TOMINTOUL i H Garten The southern entrance to the Snow Roads is known as Cateran Country. As one of the largest towns in r A9 Loch 20 43 45 e , Blairgowrie sits on the banks of the River Ericht and is an ideal place to begin your Snow Roads Delnabo d Garten d adventure. It’s the main start point for the 64-mile circular Cateran Trail which offers a network of walking 33 a routes for all abilities and wildlife is frequently spotted at nearby lochs. Winding on your journey you can 63 46 L 60 n stop over at the Bridge of Cally and Glenshee for further access to walking and the opportunity to venture o 72 v A97 into the . Glenshee is known in Gaelic as ‘Gleann Sith’, or Glen of the Fairies, due to its magical A atmosphere and it caters for year-round sports against a wild and rugged backdrop. Part of the route

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19 Loch — Cargill’s Leap and Morlich 70Corgar Colnabaichin Oakbank Mill — Wildlife spotting at — Glenshee 52 min n Auchintaple Loch Snowsports Centre ELEVATION v o — Kayaking along 228ft - 1,115ft G l e n A A97 A939 the rivers — Forter Castle Ski Area 44 - The Watchers Installation Cairn 1245 Logie L Gorm Coldstone a Braemar to Ballater i Ben r i e g Avon Riv r G a G Beinn 1171 i r n h 69 You have entered the area known as Royal Deeside. The mountainous village of Braemar is a great r a’ Bhuird Braeriach u base for adventure, or relaxation, as you look out at views of its many surrounding hills which are often Ben 1197 NE250 accompanied by sightings of deer, red squirrels and golden eagles. There is the opportunity to take part 1296 Macdui 28 11 route 87 in many sporting activities, such as playing on Scotland’s highest 18-hole golf course, pony trekking and 1309 B976 29 Bridge of A93 climbing as well as learning about Braemar’s rich history with two castles to see. At the heart of Royal Gairn Deeside and the Snow Roads, surrounded by ancient pine forest and natural beauty spots, is Ballater. An A93 B976 3 Cairngorms National Park 75 90 31 ideal place to stop over with strong royal connections. Many of the shops supply nearby Balmoral Castle, 13 Crathie where the Queen spends her summers, so you can try some local produce fit for royalty. The locals are B976 BALLATER 27 also known for their gusto in organising events with the Braemar Gathering, Victoria Week and The Ballater 4 5 15 30 85 Games firm family favourites.

Inver e 38 14 16 58 59 67 Beinn 89 e HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS 52 66 83 88 D Bhrotain G er l iv — Scotland’s highest — Views from Creag — Royal Lochnagar 1157 e BRAEMAR R 16.7 miles/26.8km n 18-hole golf course Choinnich Distillery 24 min D 25 Aucholzie — — Balmoral Castle — The Royal Station* and ELEVATION e the Royal Bridge e k 1,115ft - 636ft c — St Margaret’s Braemar — Loch Muick *opens Autumn 2018 24 84 i D u er ee M iv R e n Mount i e Keen n l u Lochnagar G l 939 Ballater to Tomintoul C 1155 n 32 05 kilometres e l 37 Spittal of Nearby in Dinnet, the National Nature Reserve and the Estate inspire you with G N 0 5 miles Glenmuick a host of walking opportunities and idyllic vistas and lochs. Remote and tranquil Strathdon offers another 35 option in the area. On the fourth Saturday of August, experience its unique take on a Highland Games A93 Loch Muick called the Lonach Gathering, renowned for its friendly atmosphere. Continuing on your journey through ACTION & the Upper Donside area to and over the Lecht will take you past some more unconventional ADVENTURE Auchronie tourist attractions, such as the mysterious ringing stone of Richachary and the Bridge of Gairn. The River Don winds by the road through the landscape which goes from farmland to woodland lined with birch and 4 NATURE & 6 WILDLIFE G pine to carefully managed . The ever-changing scenery is a photographer’s dream and wildlife l e abundant. There are pit-stops for a coffee and cake and gift shopping as well as local art and photography 3 n THRIVING LOCAL The Cairnwell D exhibitions. Stunning is steeped in history with fantastic views. o COMMUNITIES 933 39 Glas l l Maol 1068 HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS HISTORY & 51 Devil’s G HERITAGE l e Elbow n — Muir of Dinnet National — The Doune of — The Lecht Activity Nature Reserve Invernochty Centre 24.6 miles/39.5km C 43 min Beinn a’ Ghlo l o — The Lost Gallery — The Watchers and — The Lecht Mine 51 - Connecting Contours Installation Clova v A Moment in Time ELEVATION 1120 a — Corgarff Castle — Tomintoul Bird Hide 636ft - 1164ft Petrol Station 34 G Electric Charging Point l e 47 n G Auchavan P Public Toilet Spittal of l r e o s Glenshee 82 n 81 e n Tomintoul to Grantown-on-Spey Runtaleave Camping S h Tomintoul is the highest village in the Cairngorms and is known for its abundance of sporting pursuits Hostel e G Glenprosen e

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I 21 Information 80 dark skies and easy access makes Tomintoul one of the best places in the park to discover the wonders s 79 l 744 a B955 of the night sky, so enjoy a day of activities before a night brimming with stars. In Grantown-on-Spey, Caravan B951 Enochdhu Lair Mount a bustling high street boasts traditional architecture, quirky cafes and unusual shops. Enjoy a glimpse 5 A924 Food Blair of a Japanese Pagoda which has been turned into an events space to host year-round happenings. A Pass of Backwater beautiful setting next to the River Spey with many walking opportunities and views stretching as far as the Killiecrankie Reservoir Snow Roads Route 17 Cairngorms and including Ben Rinnes and the Cromdale Hills. Kirkton of PITLOCHRYRivers B950 Glenisla HIGHLIGHTS AND HIDDEN GEMS 14 miles/22.6km National Park Boundary — The Forbidden — The Pagoda — Grantown Museum College at Scalan 26 min A9 — Packhorse Bridge — The Balmenach A Road — Tomintoul Gallery Distillery (Caorunn gin) ELEVATION Loch of — Anagach Woods and 1164ft - 727ft B951 — Glenlivet Mountain Bike Walks B Road Lintrathen 49 48 Trails Summit KIRRIEMUIR

A827H T I R F ACTION & NATURE & THRIVING LOCAL HISTORY & Y A Town/VillageR O M ADVENTURE WILDLIFE COMMUNITIES HERITAGE h Firth rnoc Do 1 Lecht Ski and Activity Centre 19 Loch an Eilein (Loch of the Island) 38 Royal Lochnagar Distillery 68 Fodderletter Lum BallinluigFraserburgh Elgin R 2 Bike Glenlivet 20 Tomintoul Bird Hide 39 The Cairnwell Pass – Highest point of UK public roads 69 Ringing Stone (aka Ringing Stane) iv Bridge of Cally e 3 Glenshee Snowsports Centre 21 Auchintaple Loch 40 Start Point for Cateran Trail 70 Corgarff Castle r A926 4 Scotland's Highest Golf Course 22 Bamff Beaver Project 41 Smarty Art 71 Drumin Castle (Ruin) A93 E 5 Princess Royal & Memorial Park 23 Bluebell (Darroch) Woods 42 Still Art Installation 72 Toplis Bothy A95 r A82 Grantown- i 6 Circuit 24 Linn of Dee (access to ) 43 Tomintoul Gallery - Jane Lannagan Artist 73 Packhorse Bridge on-Spey c

h 12 Tomintoul 22 7 Craggan Outdoors 25 Linn of Quoich 44 The Watchers Art Installation & A Moment in Time 74 The Forbidden College at Scalan A939 t 8 Grantown-on-Spey Golf Course 26 Anagach Wood and Walks 45 Tomintoul Discovery Centre 75 Crathie Aviemore CAIRNGORMS 9 A.K Paintball 27 Glen Tanar Estate, 46 Lecht Mine (Well of the Lecht) 76 Victor Gaffney Cairn and Viewpoint A9 Alyth NATIONAL PARK A93 10 Blairgowrie Golf Course 28 Burn O' Vat 47 Military Bridge, Glenshee and War Graves 77 Cargill's Leap Braemar Ballater 11 Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve 29 Cambus O' May 48 Persie Distillery at Anchenflower (Persie Gin) 78 Forter Castle A86 A93 12 Outdoor Explore 30 Creag Choinnich 49 Trevor Taylor Artist 79 The Clan MacThomas Cockstane A94 13 Wildlife Watching – Guided tours are 31 Craigendarroch Hill 50 Oakbank Mill 80 The Glen Isla Giants A90 Glamis available across Royal Deeside 32 Red Deer Hotspot 51 Connecting Contours Art Installation 81 The Serpent’s Stone 6 BLAIRGOWRIE 14 Ballater Golf Club 33 Wildlife Haven 52 The Braemar Gallery 82 Pitcarmick Long Houses A923 15 Braemar Mountain Sports Ltd 34 Glen Lochsie Walks 53 (Caorunn Gin) 83 Braemar Castle A826 Blairgowrie 16 Cycle Highlands 35 Glas Allt Waterfall 54 - Part of the Malt Whisky Trail 84 Estate National Nature Reserve A9 9 40 50 77 Meigle 17 Llama Trekking 36 Carn Daimh Walk and Viewpoint 55 Japanese Pagoda 85 Balmoral Castle PERTH 18 Base Camp Bikes 37 Loch Callater 56 Tin City 86 Grantown Museum 56 23 A90 57 Dark Sky Discovery Site 87 Kinord Cross 58 The Royal Bridge 88 St Andrew’s Kirkyard M90 10 59 Larks Gallery 89 (Ruin) Stirling 60 The Lost Gallery 90 Knock Castle (Ruin) N The Snow Roads are slow roads. Take your time to enjoy the views, villages and attractions. 61 - By appointment only Newtyle You will experience steep hills, blind summits, tight bends and single-track roads on part of For more 62 Knock Earth House the route so be sure to drive with care and courtesy. There’s an 18-tonne restriction on the 63 Ailnack Gorge information: Gairnshiel Bridge and large vehicles and coaches may need to consider an alternative route. 64 Gerard Murphy Photography COUPAR ANGUS 65 Doune of Invernochty A822 Map produced by the Cairngorms Business Partnership (CBP), in conjunction with 66 St Margaret's Braemar FortyTwo Studio and Ashworth Maps. Map © Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd 67 The Old Royal Station 2018. Contains data © Crown copyright and database right 2018 A B C D All information correct at time of print, Spring 2018.