Attractions in Crathie & Things to Do in Crathie
(and nearby)

Balmoral Castle (< 1 Mile)*
In the heart of Scotland lies the magnificent valley of the River Dee. Rising high in the Cairngorm Mountains and running east to its mouth at Aberdeen the river flows through some of Scotland's finest scenery.
Braemar Castle (7 Miles)*
The impressive fortress of Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by the Earl of Mar on the site of an even older habitation.
Craigievar Castle (20 Miles)*
This fairytale-like castle, which exemplifies some of the best Scottish Baronial architecture, seems to have grown naturally out of the beautiful rolling hillsides of Aberdeenshire.
Grampian Transport Museum (23 Miles)*
A treasure house of transport history with lots to see and do. Dramatic displays, push button exhibits and video presentations trace the history of road travel in the locality.
Alford Valley Railway (23 Miles)*
Alford Valley Railway operates from the restored station yard which once marked the terminus of the branch line linking the villages of upper Donside with Kintore junction and hence to Aberdeen.
Edzell Castle & Garden (24 Miles)*
This is a remarkable and very beautiful complex, with a late-medieval tower house incorporated in to a 16th century courtyard mansion.
Grantown Museum (25 Miles)*
Grantown Museum tells the story of the people and the building of Grantown-on-Spey.
Barrie's Birthplace (25 Miles)*
The creator of the eternal magic of Peter Pan - J M Barrie - was born here in 1860.
Strathspey Steam Railway (25 Miles)*
The Strathspey Railway is Scotland's "Steam Railway in The Highlands." Join us for a nostalgic trip and savour the sights, and, yes even the smell of a bygone age. Travel 3rd class or 1st.
Leith Hall (27 Miles)*
There are 286 acres of scenic estate land to explore. The formal and informal gardens are noted for their colour and diversity.
Highland Wildlife Park (28 Miles)*
For a great day out for all the family, the Highland Wildlife Park is a unique safari-style park located in a spectacular setting near Kincraig, just 7 miles south of Aviemore, within the Cairngorms National Park.
Crathes Castle (28 Miles)*
An ideal place for the whole family to visit for a fantastic day out on Royal Deeside. The castle, with its fairytale turrets, is a superb example of a 16th-century tower house
Killiecrankie (29 Miles)*
On the 27th July 1689, the Pass of Killiecrankie echoed with the sound of battle cries and gunfire when, nearby, a Jacobite army led by 'Bonnie Dundee' defeated the government forces under General Hugh Mackay.
Balvenie Castle (29 Miles)*
Balvenie is a castle of enclosure, with a massive 13th century curtain wall.
Blair Castle (29 Miles)*
Nestling like a white jewel in the dramatic Highland Perthshire landscape, Blair Castle has a fascinating history spanning seven centuries and beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds.
Angus Folk Museum (29 Miles)*
Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years.
Glamis Castle (29 Miles)*
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372.
Scottish Hydro Electric Visitor Centre, Dam and Fish Pass (29 Miles)*
Situated within picturesque Pitlochry Power Station, the Centre features interactive exhibits tracing the history of hydro generation in Scotland from its origins in the 1940s to its current £250m refurbishment programme.
Castle Fraser (29 Miles)*
A visit to Castle Fraser is a great day out for the whole family. The castle is one of the finest in Aberdeenshire and is the largest, most elaborate Scottish castle built on the traditional 'Z' plan.
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum (30 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.
Archeolink Prehistory Park (30 Miles)*
Archeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun.
Drum Castle (32 Miles)*
This castle, one of the most beautiful in Royal Deeside, was owned by the Irvine family of Drum for 653 years.
Ruthven Barracks (32 Miles)*
Ruthven Barracks is an infantry barracks erected in 1719 following the Jacobite rising of 1715, with two ranges of quarters and a stable block.
House of Dun (32 Miles)*
This beautiful Georgian house, overlooking the Montrose Basin nature reserve, was designed by William Adam in 1730.
Huntly Castle (32 Miles)*
Remarkable for its splendid architecture, Huntley Castle served as a baronial residence for five centuries.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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