Title: Crathie Travel Guide: Best of Crathie, Ballater Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Crathie](https://expedia.co.uk/Crathie-Hotels.d553248635974899577.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Crathie](https://expedia.co.uk/Crathie-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635974899577.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Crathie Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Crathie.d553248635974899577.Car-Hire-Guide)[Crathie Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Crathie.d553248635974899577.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Crathie Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Phyllis Robb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/681f9db646a67d53f9709498b0bad189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Phyllis Robb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/681f9db646a67d53f9709498b0bad189.jpg) ![Photo by Malcolm Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/142304334f04ea8e874994c526f6c220.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Malcolm Brown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/142304334f04ea8e874994c526f6c220.jpg) ## Visit Crathie Things to do - Top hotels in Crathie - Top Holiday Rentals in Crathie ![Balmoral Arms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/f7e006f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Balmoral Arms 13-15 Victoria Road Ballater Scotland £68 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (324 reviews) Great place, atmosphere, Food in bar and next days breaky was unbeatable. Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1422395&PinnedHotelID=1422395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899577) ![Dalmunzie Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7222600/7222557/cfe863f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dalmunzie Castle Hotel Old Military Road Blairgowrie Scotland £110 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Blairgowrie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attraction ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (287 reviews) Lovely area, the rooms are a little old fashioned but everywhere was clean, staff friendly, breakfast lovely Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=7222557&PinnedHotelID=7222557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899577) ![Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520459/3c5f8869_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland Braemar Road Ballater Scotland Fully refundable £115 5 Feb - 6 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews) Very comfortable. Great facilities. Spotlessly clean Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F02%2F2026&endDate=06%2F02%2F2026&selected=520459&PinnedHotelID=520459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899577) [See all 237 properties in Crathie](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635974899577) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Braemar Lodge Cabins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37470000/37463400/37463302/6991fe48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Braemar Lodge Cabins 6 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland Stay at this cabin in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Braemar Golf Club and Braemar Highland ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews) Great cabin! Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Hotels-Braemar-Lodge-Cabins.h37463302.Hotel-Information) ![Woodland Escape in a Cosy Glamping Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107350000/107348500/107348479/fac3b547_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodland Escape in a Cosy Glamping Cabin Tomintoul Highland Stay at this cabin in Ballindalloch. Popular attractions Drumin Castle and Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur are located nearby. 9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews) There is no wifi Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballindalloch-Hotels-Woodland-Escape-In-A-Cosy-Glamping-Cabin.h107348479.Hotel-Information) ![Antlers Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76380000/76376900/76376878/41e42abf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Antlers Cottage Ballater, SCT Stay at this cottage in Ballater. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ballater Golf Club and Ballater Library are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) The cottage was perfect and exactly how it Is shown. Only one small suggestion that there are a couple of teabags .. after a long trip through snow it would have been nice to have had a cuppa.. other than that I loved it.. Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Hotels-Antlers-Cottage-Glenmuick-Estate-Cottages.h76376878.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Crathie](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974899577&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Crathie hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21)[20 Jan - 21 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899577&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Braemar Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ae7e7f24ac3256546c0215b25e7c208f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Braemar Castle Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Braemar-Castle-Ballater.d6088649.Attraction) ![Lochnagar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3ace393199e03290e3f55a89186e73c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lochnagar 5/5(7 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lochnagar-Ballater.d553248633877760809.Attraction) ![Braemar Golf Club](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2f8512fcde53d0c698e6660fb5827a36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Braemar Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Braemar at Braemar Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Braemar-Golf-Club-Ballater.d553248621532494969.Attraction) #### Balmoral Castle 4.5/5(13 reviews) Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balmoral-Castle-Ballater.d6083335.Attraction) #### Glenshee Ski Centre 4/5(23 reviews) Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Glenshee Ski Centre. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenshee-Ski-Centre-Ballater.d6088615.Attraction) #### Mar Lodge Estate You can take time to visit Mar Lodge Estate during your travels to Ballater. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mar-Lodge-Estate-Ballater.d553248621532494966.Attraction) ### Things to do ![3-Day Speyside Whisky Adventure with Local Guide in Luxury MPV](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50855470/41833888-8973-4d51-88a2-519111db4c9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3-Day Speyside Whisky Adventure with Local Guide in Luxury MPV £4,800 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-speyside-whisky-adventure-with-local-guide-in-luxury-mpv.a50855470.activity-details) ![Balmoral Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49402862/710d1203-75e7-4f8b-a44a-ebc272a16d31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour £720 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-balmoral-castle-and-royal-lochnagar-distillery-tour.a49402862.activity-details) [See all activities in Crathie](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Crathie.d553248635974899577.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Crathie ![Photo by Nick Chatham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7ef9b5bc11019cf94d8e215fcf18adbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ballater - Cities near Crathie - Places of interest [Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater.dx4321) - [Balmoral Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Balmoral-Castle-Ballater.d6083335.Attraction) - [Knock Gallery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Knock-Gallery-Ballater.d553248621555971729.Attraction) - [Cairngorms National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairngorms-National-Park-Scotland.d6088691.Attraction) - [Glenshee Ski Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenshee-Ski-Centre-Ballater.d6088615.Attraction) - [CairnGorm Mountain ](https://expedia.co.uk/CairnGorm-Mountain-Aviemore.d6088697.Attraction) - [Lecht Ski Resort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lecht-Ski-Resort-Scotland.d6088711.Attraction) - [Braemar Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Braemar-Castle-Ballater.d6088649.Attraction) - [Cairngorm Reindeer Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairngorm-Reindeer-Centre-Aviemore.d6167695.Attraction) - [Mar Lodge Estate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mar-Lodge-Estate-Ballater.d553248621532494966.Attraction) - [Cairn Gorm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cairn-Gorm-Aviemore.d553248635976195736.Attraction) - [Deeside Activity Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Deeside-Activity-Park-Aboyne.d553248621532495113.Attraction) - [Lochnagar ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lochnagar-Ballater.d553248633877760809.Attraction) - [Glenfiddich ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenfiddich-Ballater.d553248621533025340.Attraction) - [Lecht 2090 ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lecht-2090-Strathdon.d553248621555971731.Attraction) - [Morven ](https://expedia.co.uk/Morven-Aboyne.d553248633936066956.Attraction) - [Mount Keen ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Keen-Brechin.d553248633877809866.Attraction) - [Loch Muick ](https://expedia.co.uk/Loch-Muick-Scotland.d553248633877775320.Attraction) - [Craigievar Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Craigievar-Castle-Alford.d6083353.Attraction) - [Corgarff Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Corgarff-Castle-Strathdon.d553248621555971732.Attraction) - [Kildrummy Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kildrummy-Castle-Alford.d6083379.Attraction) - [Linn O' Dee ](https://expedia.co.uk/Linn-O-Dee-Ballater.d553248621532494965.Attraction) - [Glenesk Retreat ](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenesk-Retreat-Brechin.d6088641.Attraction) - [Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Muir-Of-Dinnet-National-Nature-Reserve-Aboyne.d553248633936069041.Attraction) - [Drumin Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Drumin-Castle-Ballindalloch.d553248621555971730.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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