Directions from all major Scottish cities
From Glasgow, follow signs for the M80 towards Stirling and then follow signs for the A9 towards Perth. At Perth you can take the scenic route to Royal Deeside and Aberdeen along the A93. (Avoid this route in severe winter conditions as you drive over Glenshee – one of Scotland’s ski resorts). The Hotel is situated on the A93 5 miles after Ballater on the left hand side of the road in the village of Dinnet. (approximately 2 hours from Perth)
Alternatively, follow the A90 from Perth towards Dundee and Aberdeen. From Aberdeen you can take the A93 west. The hotel is on the right 5 miles past the Village of Aboyne. This will be a longer route but you stay on main roads
From Edinburgh, follow signs for the M90 over the Forth Road Bridge heading north towards Perth. From Perth follow the same directions as Glasgow above
From St Andrews, follow the A91 north following signs to Dundee. At Dundee you can follow signs west to Perth and take the scenic route (see Glasgow above) or head North on the A90 to Aberdeen. At Aberdeen, take the A93 west towards Ballater and Braemar
From Aberdeen take the A93 west following signs for Braemar. The Hotel is approximately 35 miles along this road in the village of Dinnet. As you enter the village the hotel is soon visible on the right hand side
If coming in to Aberdeen by bus or train, there are regular buses from Aberdeen station to Dinnet (Number 201). There is a bus stop right outside the hotel
From the airport you can take a bus to the city station and then change to the 201 in Aberdeen
If you are hiring a car from the airport, head towards the city centre on the A96. Along this road you will come to a large roundabout which will pick up the A90 and will have signposts towards A93 and Braemar. Follow the A90 until you meet the turn off for the A93
From Inverness, take the A9 south to Carrbridge. Here, pick up the A938 towards Grantown on Spey and then the A939 south to Tomintoul. Follow the A939 to Ballater where you meet the A93. Head east towards Aberdeen – the hotel is 5 miles on the left just after entering Dinnet. (This road is impassable in severe wither conditions as it takes you over one of Scotland’s Ski resorts – The Lecht. Alternatively, follow the A96 to Aberdeen and then pick up the A93 (see Aberdeen above)
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