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Peaceful, scenic caravan and camping park in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside. Spacious pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and camping.
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Easy walking distance of local shops and cafes. On-site bike storage hub. Please browse the photo albums for details of Ballater's attractions and the surrounding area. Have a nosey at our five-star reviews...
To check availability and book, go to our booking portal at www.ballatercaravanpark.com

01/11/2026

Planning a cycling adventure in Royal Deeside during your stay with us? We now have a dedicated Bike Storage Hub on site, so you can safely store your bikes when not in use. 💚

Our secure bike storage makes it easy to bring your bikes along and enjoy everything the area has to offer, from scenic routes and quiet country roads to challenging trails and beautiful Highland scenery. 🏔️🚴

Book on our website and make Ballater your base for exploring Deeside! 🚴‍♀️✨

28/10/2026

Welcome to the village Millers Brasserie ! 🥂

It’s always lovely to see new businesses joining our village and becoming part of the local community.

If you’re a local looking for somewhere new to enjoy or visiting Ballater and discovering everything the village has to offer, it’s great to have another place to eat, relax and enjoy some down time right here in the village.

We’re looking forward to seeing Millers Brasserie become part of village life and wish them every success.

26/10/2026

☀️ HELP US POWER A GREENER FUTURE FOR BALLATER! ☀️

We've made it through to the final public vote – now we need YOUR support! 🙌

Ballater Caravan Park is in the running for funding from the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund to install solar panels and battery storage.
But this project isn't just about saving energy. It's about giving more back to our community!

As a community run caravan park, the money we save on electricity helps support local projects, including:

🌳 Maintaining green spaces, paths and cycle routes
🛝 Improving children's play facilities
🌊 Supporting flood protection initiatives
📚 Educational and community activities
❤️ Helping local people facing hardship

By reducing our energy costs and carbon emissions, we can free up more funds to support Ballater for years to come.

🗳️ HOW TO VOTE
📅 Voting opens: Monday 26 October at 12 noon
📅 Voting closes: Monday 9 November at 5pm
👉 Vote here: https://jtpbfund.scot/vote

IF YOU USE THE CARAVAN PARK YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN ABERDEENSHIRE TO SUPPORT US!

Our funders have confirmed that caravan park customers living outside Aberdeenshire can use the Caravan Park's postcode AB35 5QW when voting.

Please encourage your family and friends to vote for Ballater Caravan Park. Every vote counts!

Together, we can help keep Ballater a vibrant, welcoming and caring community.

Thank you for your continued support! 💚

24/10/2026

Fancy exploring a little more of the beautiful countryside around Ballater? 🥾

The Seven Bridges and Knock Castle walk is a 10.5 km circular route taking you through woodland, along the River Dee and River Gairn, across bridges and through some of the stunning scenery surrounding Ballater.

Starting in the village, the route follows paths and tracks through woodland before reaching the riverside and the impressive Polhollick Suspension Bridge, a beautiful white-painted iron bridge dating from 1892.

And if you're interested in a little local history, there's also an optional detour to the atmospheric ruins of Knock Castle, a 16th-century tower house with its own fascinating history. 🏰

The walk takes around 2.5–3 hours, with approximately 140m of ascent, making it a great way to spend a few hours exploring Royal Deeside.

Have you done this walk? Did you see all seven bridges?

📍 Starting point: Ballater Old Railway Station
🥾 10.5 km / 6.5 miles

20/10/2026

Ballater Gin

Did you know there’s a gin inspired by the very landscape surrounding Ballater?

Ballater Gin was born from a desire to create a truly local spirit. Its story began at Clippie Lodge, where the owners wanted to include a local gin in their guests’ welcome baskets. After discovering a nearby craft distillery, Lost Loch Spirits, and learning more about the art of gin-making, the idea for Ballater Gin was born.

The recipe brings together local grain spirit and pure Deeside water, with carefully selected botanicals including Cairngorm juniper, Deeside angelica root and Cairngorm lavender. 🌿
The result is a small-batch Scottish gin that captures a little taste of the landscape and character of Royal Deeside.

You can find Ballater Gin at the Fish Shop, the Darroch Learg, Balmoral Bar and Deeside Deli.

Let us know if you’ve tried it!

16/10/2026

Just a short drive from Ballater, Loch Kinord sits within the beautiful Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. With its woodland setting, tranquil waters and well-marked circular trail, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a scenic walk overlooking the loch.Keep your eyes open as you walk, the loch and surrounding birch woodland are home to a variety of wildlife and birds.

The area is rich in history, including the fascinating Kinord Cross, an intricately carved Christian monument dating from the 9th century, which stands on the shores of the loch. There are also fascinating archaeological remains around the loch, making this a walk where nature and history come together.

You can reach this walk from the Burn O Vat carpark or Dinnet carpark. For any of our guests who have been, we would love it if you could share some of your pictures in the comments!

13/10/2026

If you love getting lost among books, make sure Deeside Books is on your list when you're exploring Ballater.

Located on Bridge Street in the heart of the village, this independent bookshop has a fascinating selection of antiquarian and out-of-print books, alongside new books from local authors and publishers across the North-East of Scotland. There’s also a great selection of children’s books.

And it’s not just books! The gift shop is packed with Scottish souvenirs and gifts, including prints, jewellery, children's items and personalised and bespoke pieces.

Who loves getting comfy with a good book on their caravan holiday? 📖

09/10/2026

Our 2027 bookings go live online on Monday 12th October at 10am! 🎉

Booking is quick and easy, simply book online and start looking forward to your stay with us.

💚 Concessions available for over 65s, just let us know on arrival. This applies during low season only.

⛺ Want a tent pitch with electric? Please give us a call to make your booking.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2027! 🌲🏕️

https://ballatercaravanpark.com/

07/10/2026

Just west of the village, on the south side of the River Dee, you'll find the atmospheric ruins of Knock Castle.

This four-storey, 16th-century tower house was built for the Gordon family and is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. The walls remain standing, although the tower is roofless, and you can still see the vaulted basement and spiral turnpike staircase.

Knock Castle also has a fascinating, and rather dark, history. The seven sons of Alexander Gordon, the 3rd Laird of Knock, were murdered by a neighbouring rival clan, the Forbes. The story adds another layer of intrigue to this atmospheric Highland ruin.

The castle can be reached on foot from Ballater, starting from the Old Royal Station. 🚶

Has anyone visited? Let us know in the comments….

04/10/2026

Did you know we have a dedicated bike storage hub based on site at Ballater Caravan Park? This is for EVERYONE to use!

Who doesn’t love a wee day out in Ballater! Taking the bikes? Great! We can store them safely for you at our dedicated Bike Storage Hub at Ballater Caravan Park. 💚

Our secure bike storage makes it easy to bring your bikes along and enjoy everything the area has to offer. Take a cycle along the Deeside Way to Ballater, drop off your bikes and go for a wander around the village with peace of mind that your bikes will be safely tucked away until you return! 🚴‍♀️✨

Booking link in bio!

Address

Anderson Road
Ballater
AB355QW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441339755727

Website

http://www.ballatercaravanpark.com/

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