Top 5 Food & Drink in , Scotland

Stockist of a wide range of mainly Scottish artisan food and drink, Charcuterie, honeys, olives, fresh strawberries (when in season), spice/seasoning kits, home made shortbreads, pickles and freshly ground cups of coffee using the finest coffee beans from Ballater - take your pick. We even have a kids corner to keep them occupied. Throw in free parking as well, and what is there not to like?

A distillery based in the heart of Royal Deeside. Producers of eeNoo Gin, Murmichan, Scotland’s first absinthe and Haroosh Whisky liqueur. Full service contract distillers.

Bothies & Bannocks offers chauffeur-driven food and drink tours in the Deeside area of Aberdeenshire, giving an authentic taste of our local culture, food and landscape. The business was born out of my passion for top quality, seasonal produce from the area where I was lucky to grow up.

Im Tony, a qualified mountain bike guide, passionate cyclist and advocate of making biking accessible for all. My range of ebikes are perfect for getting you out into the countryside around Ballater Royal Deeside to experience some of the best offroad trails, mountains, cafes & castles! ebike rental (and/ or hiring me as a guide too!) for a fantastic low-impact and memorable fitness experience with a difference. Additionally - we I can now offer Segway tours and activity sessions!

Neighbouring Balmoral Castle, Royal Lochnagar is the perfect place to discover how Scotch Whisky is made. Watch as our team of operators tend to our traditional mashtun, gleaming copper stills and fill casks at our traditional distillery, which retains much of its original charm. The tour ends with a dram of the award-winning Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt. Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 26th April 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us.