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Sights & Activities
When Queen Victoria travelled to Balmoral Castle she would alight from the royal train at
Ballater's Old Royal Station ( 01339-755306; Station Sq; admission £2; 9am-6pm Jul Aug,
10am-5pm Sep-Jun) . The station has been beautifully restored and now houses the tourist of-
fice, a cafe and a museum with a replica of Victoria's royal coach. Note the crests on the
shop fronts along the main street proclaiming 'By Royal Appointment' - the village is a
major supplier of provisions to Balmoral.
As you approach Ballater from the east the hills start to close in, and there are many
pleasant walks in the surrounding area. The steep woodland walk up Craigendarroch
(400m) takes just over one hour. Morven (871m) is a more serious prospect, taking about
six hours, but offers good views from the top; ask at the tourist office for more info.
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