Guidebook for Strachan
Food Scene
The only eating place within walking distance is here. Breakfast Mon to Fri is 07.30 to 10.00 then from 08.00 at weekend. Lunch and evening meals are available, however, times will be limited if quiet. They also have an evening bar if there are customers.
Feughside Guesthouse
The only eating place within walking distance is here. Breakfast Mon to Fri is 07.30 to 10.00 then from 08.00 at weekend. Lunch and evening meals are available, however, times will be limited if quiet. They also have an evening bar if there are customers.
Lovely local food stop, great for cyclists needing coffee and cake.
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Platform 22
22 Station RdLovely local food stop, great for cyclists needing coffee and cake.
Great coffee and handy on the main street in Banchory. Cafe is good for food during the day and has wifi.
Tease Coffee Bar
17 High StGreat coffee and handy on the main street in Banchory. Cafe is good for food during the day and has wifi.
Good place for food or drinks en-route to or from the south. Remote location in the hills. Open from 10:00 - 16:00.
Clatterin Brig Restaurant
Cairn O'Mount RoadGood place for food or drinks en-route to or from the south. Remote location in the hills. Open from 10:00 - 16:00.
On route from Ballater to Aboyne. A great wee place for breakfast, lunch or to sit outside and have ice cream.
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Riverside Cottage
Ballater RoadOn route from Ballater to Aboyne. A great wee place for breakfast, lunch or to sit outside and have ice cream.
Parks & Nature
Crathes Castle
Lovely walks and coffee shop.
Scolty Woodland Car Park
Walk up Scolty Hill for views of this part of Deeside.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Western RoadA big Tesco.
Morrisons
North Deeside RoadWhere to get petrol and a full selection of food and drinks.
Arts & Culture
Great for healthy lunch and yummy cakes. Local community arts programme which can offer films and theatre events.
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The Barn - Multi - Arts centre
Burn O'Bennie RoadGreat for healthy lunch and yummy cakes. Local community arts programme which can offer films and theatre events.
Entertainment & Activities
Midstrath Equiworld Club
MidstrathHorse riding options available, call in advance to book.
Pitfichie Downhill Track
Pitfichie Downhill TrackDownhill track with other technical trails available.
Sightseeing
Stunning ruined castle a 15 minute walk along the cliffs from Stonehaven.
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I-Dunnottar Castle
Stunning ruined castle a 15 minute walk along the cliffs from Stonehaven.
Balmoral Castle
Queens summer retreat.
Fettercairn Distillery
Distillery RoadSmall local whisky distillery.
Getting Around
A chance to cycle around Balmoral estate and Royal Deeside. Quality bikes supplied and very knowledgeable staff.
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Bike Station
Station SquareA chance to cycle around Balmoral estate and Royal Deeside. Quality bikes supplied and very knowledgeable staff.