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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    179km (111 miles) N of Edinburgh, 66km (41 miles) W of Aberdeen, 108km (67 miles) NE of Perth, 113km (70 miles) SE of Inverness Located on the Dee River, with the Grampian Mountains in the background, Ballater is a resort center, but most... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    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 i... Continue reading »