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B3 A1 B6 B1 B3 Braemar Lodge Discover the heart of the Bydand B&B & Classic Cairngorms Where a warm Scottish Car Self Hire in The welcome awaits you. National Park Cairngorms National Park 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 Braemar. 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 Fife 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 - Castles & 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, Aberdeenshire, 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 GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE The Grant CAIRNWELL, BRAEMAR, ABERDEENSHIRE AB35 5XU Arms Hotel FREE THE WILDLIFE HOTEL Est 1765 Essential Guides to the Cairngorms The Cairnwell chairlift will run from May to September/October (weather permitting) and has hooks for mountain 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 Highland town on St Margaret’s is an A listed building of historic and the famous River Spey. 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 CASTLE 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 Clan Farquharson. droid devices. 6 main st, tomintoul, moray 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 Scotland Start of the BALLATER 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 Deeside, 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 Cateran Trail I Braemar Youth Hostel Don’t travel in convoy or impede vehicles behind t 01339 741 659 I Aviemore Youth All on our doorstep! you. Queen Victoria fell in love with the area and built Balmoral Castle 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 Lochnagar 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 Loch Muick, 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, Stirling, FK8 2JA. A B C D Bridge of Avon 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 granite and ice as it winds from the picturesque market town of 71 Blairgowrie through to the highland village of Grantown-on-Spey.
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