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Aboyne
Aboyne Hotels
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Aboyne
Aboyne
is a small town on the River Dee, west of Ballater, now mainly
an opulent commuter town for
Aberdeen and a tourist centre. It was also known as Charlestown
of
Aboyne after its 17th century founder Charles Gordon, Earl of
Aboyne. Its medieval castle was enlarged in 1671 and 1801, and
reduced to its nucleus in 1975. It contains the Formaston Stone,
dating from between 800 and 1000, with the Celtic mirror symbol
and an ogham inscription. The Aboyne
Highland Games,
held in September and dating from 1867, are among the most popular.
The Loch
of Aboyne, to the northwest, has
waterskiing facilities and golf.
 Loch
Kinord Hotel. Located just a short distance from Ballater
in the village of Dinnet, the hotel has 10 bright and comfortable
en-suite bedrooms with television and hospitality tray. Renowned
locally for its food, the hotel offers a variety of meals from
snacks and bar meals to full a la carte. Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor.
 Escape
to the Hilton
Craigendarroch House set in the heart of Royal Deeside.
This is the ideal place to while away the hours in comfort,
elegance and luxury. Take a walk along the banks of the River
Dee, savouring the tranquil beauty of the countryside. Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor.
If
you would like to Tour Aboyne on a highly personalized small
group tour of my native Scotland please e-mail me: Sandy
Stevenson
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