The Old Royal Station

Description

Old Royal Station, Ballater railway station is a former station in the village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The station was formerly the terminus of a branch line from Aberdeen. It was the nearest station to Balmoral Castle.

Opened by the Great North of Scotland Railway it became part of the London and North Eastern Railway during the Grouping of 1923, passing on to the Scottish Region of British Railways during the nationalisation of 1948. It was then closed by the British Railways Board in 1966 (as part of the “Beeching cuts”).

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Ballater Community Trust invests resources in the sustainability, enhancement and wellbeing of the community of Ballater, Crathie and Dinnet.
  • We deliver projects for the community in our focus areas of improving natural surroundings, social improvement needs, community transport provision and developing recreational amenities and activities.
  • We maintain facilities for the benefit of the community such as the greens, the network of local footpaths and defibrillators.
  • We organise and support regular events such as Walking Week and the Duck Festival.
  • We provide funds to local clubs and associations to support their activities.

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What to see

Events:
Ballater Walking Festival: Sat, 16 May 202619:00  Fri, 22 May 202620:00. Ballater Walking Festival 2026 will have a programme that is bigger than ever, with 6 days filled with walks from interesting strolls, special interest excursions, intermediate walks with stunning views, to adventurous, off grid climbs for the strenuous walkers. Booking from mid-January 2026.

For more information please visit: https://www.ballatercommunitytrust.co.uk/events

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

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Address: Ballater (RD) Ltd, Anderson Road, Ballater, UK

Post Code: AB35 5QW

Council: Ballater

County: Aberdeenshire

Location: Ballater Community Trust, Park House, Ballater, AB35 5QW.

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