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There's so much to see and do, on and around the SnowRoads, there really is something for everyone.  Explore your interests using our categories and plan your trip by building and cutomising your own itinerary.  Click on the heart next to the places you would like to visit to add them to your favourites.  You will see the stop-overs you select appearing in your SnowRoads basket and, when you are ready, can send your itinerary to the SnowRoads mobile app or e-mail it to a friend to start your SnowRoads adventure...  Look out for three scenic route installations enticing you to discover new perspectives.  Add them to your itinerary for a great photo opportunity.

Places of interest

Cafe

The Bothy

The best of homebaking, soups, toasted sandwiches, teas and coffees in an informal setting, in the centre of Ballater.

The Bothy

https://www.braemarmountainsports.com

Email

013397 55191

43 Bridge Street
Ballater
AB35 5QD

Cafe

Clootie Dumpling Restaurant at the Speyside Centre

The Speyside Centre is family run and is currently being rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2016 so as well as watching the highland craftsmen at work on the new build visitors can also enjoy the following which are still available while work... read more

Restaurant

The Restaurant at The Mountview Hotel

Modern award winning restaurant, with panoramic views of Cairngorm mountains. Relax and enjoy award-winning food full of Scottish flavour, fine wines, friendly service and a crackling log fire.Non-residents welcome. Festive Menu To start Scotch... read more

Shop

The Glenlivet Distillery Gift Shop

Open mid March to mid November Visit the Gift Shop at The Glenlivet Distillery for a wide range of whiskies. We also stock a variety of gifts including clothing, books, and a range of confectionery (including chocolates and fudge) that contain... read more

The Glenlivet Distillery Gift Shop

The following tours are available at this award-winning visitor centre: The Glenlivet Classic Tour - This classic tour offers you a sensory introduction to the whole, finely-crafted process of whisky-making in our modern distillery. You'll see the racked casks of slowly maturing malts in a traditional bonded warehouse and then an invitation to toast George Smith, with a dram of The Glenlivet, on the very land he once farmed nearly two hundred years ago. Cost: £10 per person Daily tours from 10am and every half hour, and last tour at 4.30pm Duration: 1 1/4 hours (pre-booking advised) Maximum group size: 16 Open to visitors age 18 and over Audio guides available in French, German, Italian and Spanish subject to availability Definitive Spirit Tour and Tasting - £65 per person This fascinating experience lasts around 2.5 hours, and includes a full distillery tour with a dram from a cask in one of our warehouses. In our tasting room, guests will enjoy an exploration of the spirit cuts, followed by a selection of The Glenlivet whiskies from our range, enabling them to comprehend the complex marriage of the spirit and the wood in creating the definitive whisky. These tours are held on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 14:00. Other times may be available by arrangement. Drams of Distinction Tasting - £40 per person This is a truly special tasting experience of samples of rare whiskies paired with a delicious culinary bite chosen to highlight the exquisite flavours of the whisky. This tasting lasts a maximum of 1 hour and takes place on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 and 15:00 and at 11:00 on Saturday. Other times may be available by arrangement.

http://www.theglenlivet.com

Email

01340 821720

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre
Glenlivet
AB37 9DB

Cafe

The Old Maltings Coffee Shop

RE-OPENS 13th MARCH 2017 *Achieved Visit Scotland's Taste our Best Award* Located within The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre, the Old Maltings Coffee Shop offers a wide range of light snacks and refreshments including homemade soup, freshly... read more

The Old Maltings Coffee Shop

The following tours are available at this award-winning visitor centre: The Glenlivet Classic Tour - This classic tour offers you a sensory introduction to the whole, finely-crafted process of whisky-making in our modern distillery. You'll see the racked casks of slowly maturing malts in a traditional bonded warehouse and then an invitation to toast George Smith, with a dram of The Glenlivet, on the very land he once farmed nearly two hundred years ago. Cost: £10 per person Daily tours from 10am and every half hour, and last tour at 4.30pm Duration: 1 1/4 hours (pre-booking advised) Maximum group size: 16 Open to visitors age 18 and over Audio guides available in French, German, Italian and Spanish subject to availability Definitive Spirit Tour and Tasting - £65 per person This fascinating experience lasts around 2.5 hours, and includes a full distillery tour with a dram from a cask in one of our warehouses. In our tasting room, guests will enjoy an exploration of the spirit cuts, followed by a selection of The Glenlivet whiskies from our range, enabling them to comprehend the complex marriage of the spirit and the wood in creating the definitive whisky. These tours are held on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 14:00. Other times may be available by arrangement. Drams of Distinction Tasting - £40 per person This is a truly special tasting experience of samples of rare whiskies paired with a delicious culinary bite chosen to highlight the exquisite flavours of the whisky. This tasting lasts a maximum of 1 hour and takes place on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 and 15:00 and at 11:00 on Saturday. Other times may be available by arrangement.

http://www.theglenlivet.com/

Email

01340 821720

The Glenlivet Distillery
Glenlivet
AB37 9DB

Cafe

Lecht 2090 Cafe

Open every day - serving a selection of hot/cold drinks and light lunches.

Lecht 2090 Cafe

https://www.lecht.co.uk

Email

01975 651 440

Lecht Ski Centre
Corgarff
Strathdon
AB36 8YP

Shop

Beale And Pyper

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS,ESTABLISHED 1886 PROVIDING QUALITY AND SERVICE. HUGE RANGE OF FLOORCOVERINGS SUPPLIED,WITH LEADING BRANDS SUCH AS BRINTONS RYALUX AXMINSTER PERGO AMTICO KARNDEAN AND MANY MORE ,ALL FITTED BY OUR OWN TEAM OF EXPERT FLOORLAYERS ... read more

Beale And Pyper

http://www.bealeandpyper.co.uk/

Email

01479 872203

9 - 11 High Street
Grantown on Spey
PH26 3EG

Books and Stationary

Deeside Books

Specializing in rare books, out of print books, used books, secondhand books, and other hard-to-find books. Wide selection of stationary, cards and gifts.

Deeside Books

https://www.deesidebooks.com

Email

013397 54080

18-22 Bridge Street
Royal Deeside
Ballater
AB35 5QP

Shop

Deeside Deli and Garden Shop

Family Run Business where service and quality really matter. Fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers to order, cheese counter, deli, fine wines, anti pasto, choclates, speciality Scottish foods and hampers. Come and take a look!

Deeside Deli and Garden Shop

https://www.gowsdeli.co.uk

Email

013397 55741

47 Bridge Street
Royal Deeside
Ballater
AB35 5QD

Restaurant

Darroch Learg Restaurant

2AA Rosettes in Restaurant Member of Scottish Beef Club Conservatory with views of Royal Deeside

Darroch Learg Restaurant

https://www.darrochlearg.co.uk

Email

013397 55443

56 Braemar Road
Ballater
AB35 5UX