Abergairn Castle

No. 589 of 1,938 in the Cairngorms, No. 269 for history. History, 1.9 km from Ballater.

A castle near Ballater.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.56 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Ballater Caravan ParkStay, in BallaterCamping
Howe of TorbegStay, 6.3 km from BallaterHikes and fells
Coyles CottageStay, 5.9 km from BallaterHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Fish Shopin BallaterFood and pubs
Bean For Coffeein BallaterFood and pubs
The Bothy Ballaterin BallaterFood and pubs
The Lochnagar Indian Brasseriein BallaterFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Ballater Galleryin BallaterArt and galleries
Larks Galleryin BallaterArt and galleries

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