Royal Deeside Valley

The River Dee starts in the Cairngorm Mountains.

The Cairngorms is Britain’s largest national park, featuring epic Munros such as Lochnager and Ben Macdui. The rivers winds down to the city of Aberdeen through picturesque villages such as Braemar, Ballater & Aboyne, as well as castles such as Balmoral and Crathes.

Lots to see and lots to do.

While some of the best ways to see the valley is simply by setting out and exploring, we’d be delighted to provide you with suggestions and recommended partners.

For country sports our neighbours Findrack Sporting can provide fly fishing, stalking, and driven & walked up shooting. Driven shooting days can include collection in the gun bus for the short journey to breakfast, making Learney House the perfect place to stay for a shooting party.