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Things to see in Ballater (United Kingdom): 32 places and when to go
Ballater is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 32 places in and around it, mainly Nature (15), Mountains (15), History (11). The best known are Balmoral Castle, Braemar Castle and Birkhall. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.0352, -3.2198
- Places
- 32 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (15) · Mountains (15) · History (11) · Hiking (4) · Wildlife (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 121 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Ben Avon, at 1,171 m.
What to see in Ballater
The places in and around Ballater, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Balmoral CastleEstate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK876 m
- Braemar CastleCastle near Braemar, Scotland11 km
- BirkhallEstate on Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK8.8 km
- LochnagarMountain in the Grampians of Scotland8.5 km
- Ben AvonMountain in Aberdeenshire and Moray, Scotland, UK15 km
- Corgarff CastleCastle and military museum in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Broad Cairn998m high mountain in Scotland13 km
- Cairn Bannoch1012m high mountain in Scotland12 km
- MorroneMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Royal Lochnagar distilleryWhisky distillery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK868 m
- Abergeldie CastleFour-floor tower house located near Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK2.8 km
- Càrn a' Choire Bhoidheach1109m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Carn an t-Sagairt Mor1047m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Invercauld CastleCastle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK8.9 km
- Kindrochit CastleTower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Càrn a' BhacainMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Crathie KirkChurch in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK681 m
- An t-Sron710m high mountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK10 km
- Brown Cow HillMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Càrn Leac SaighdeirMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK12 km
- Meikle Geal CharnMountain in Aberdeenshire/Moray, Scotland, UK12 km
- The CàMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Tom BreacMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK6.6 km
- Cairn CulchavieMountain in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK14 km
And the other 8, by what you come to do:
When to go to Ballater
The best time to visit Ballater is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:05
- FebPossible9:09
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:58
- MayBest time16:13
- JunBest time17:33
- JulBest time16:59
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible9:59
- NovBetter not7:41
- DecPossible6:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 27. In April, 32 of the 32 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ballater
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Spittal of Glenshee32 places29 km
- Kirriemuir16 places33 km
- Brechin25 places39 km
- Kennethmont16 places45 km
- Kingussie29 places46 km
- Dufftown41 places47 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ballater?
The best known: Balmoral Castle, Braemar Castle, Birkhall, Lochnagar, Ben Avon. In all, 32 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ballater?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 27.
How do you get to Ballater?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 121 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ballater as the destination and these 32 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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