Ballater sits at the junction of 3 routes each offering a journey through some of Scotland's most inspiring scenery. Guests may arrive from Perth and the south on the A93 through the majestic valley of Glenshee, or from the north and the west on the A939 across the high Cairngorm mountains via Tomintoul, or from Aberdeen and the east on the A93 along Royal Deeside.

Aberdeen has good rail and bus connections to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and London. There is a local bus service from Aberdeen to Ballater, and in summer the Heather Hopper Service runs from Ballater to Perth and Aviemore.

Walkers and cyclists can arrive via one of the ancient drove roads or old military roads which weave through the mountains from west to east and north to south.
Superfast Ferries operate between Zeebrugge in Belgium and Rosyth, near Edinburgh, offering a delightful arrival into the very heart of Scotland.

Aberdeen Airport has frequent daily flights to and from London, and there are direct international connections to Amsterdam, Paris and Scandinavia. Many guests also choose to fly to Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Schoolhouse can arrange reliable, friendly and cost effective pick up and drop off in Aberdeen - please enquire about this service when booking.

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