Ballater has many quality shops for self catering and there are a number of excellent restaurants all within walking distance of Rosedale Cottage.

A short drive away allows access to the highland scenery, Loch Muick, Linn of Dee, Braemar, Balmoral and Strathdon.

Golf
Ballater has a challenging 18 hole golf course and putting green.  There are also courses at Aboyne, Banchory, Braemar, Tarland and Torphins.

Walking
Walks around Loch Muick, Lochnagar or along the river Dee. See www.visitdeeside.org.uk

Cycling
The old railway line provides an ideal safe pathway to cycle with children.  See www.cyclehighlands.com

Castle Trail
Visit the numerous castles in the area including the Queen's summer retreat at Balmoral. See www.nts.org.uk

Whisky Trail
Nearby there is the Lochnagar malt whisky distillery and a drive north through the Cairngorm National Park you will discover the Spey Valley whiskey tail. See www.scotchwhisky.net