Getting There
By Train -- Go to Aberdeen and continue the rest of the way by connecting bus. For rail schedules and information, call tel. 08457/484-950.
By Bus -- Buses run hourly from Aberdeen to Ballater. The bus and train stations in Aberdeen are next to each other on Guild Street (tel. 01224/212-266 for information). Bus no. 201 from Braemar runs to Ballater (trip time: 1 1/4 hr.). The fare is £6 ($11).
By Car -- From Braemar, go east along A93.
Visitor Information
The tourist information office is at Station Square (tel. 01339/755-306). July and August, hours are daily 10am to 1pm and 2 to 6pm; September, October, May, and June, Monday to Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2 to 5pm, Sunday 1 to 5pm. Closed November to April.
