- Distance
- about 60 miles to Braemar
- Route
- A93 west along the River Dee
- Journey time
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45
- Fare
- One fixed all-in figure for the whole car, agreed before you travel
What is at the other end
The A93 follows the Dee west from Aberdeen through Banchory, Aboyne and Ballater to Balmoral, the royal estate bought by Queen Victoria in 1852, and on to Braemar where the Highland Gathering is held each September. The road continues over the Cairnwell Pass, the highest public road in Britain.
Who travels this route
Visitors doing the royal estates, and September arrivals for the Braemar Gathering.
What to know before you book
Balmoral's grounds are only open to visitors in certain months. Check the estate's own dates before fixing the day.
Frequently asked
How far is Royal Deeside — Balmoral and Braemar from Aberdeen Airport?
About 60 miles to braemar, A93 west along the River Dee, taking 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45.
Can we continue over the pass to Perthshire?
Yes, but the Cairnwell Pass closes in bad winter weather. We confirm the road position the day before.
Ask for a fixed all-in quote
Send the flight number, the destination address and how many cases you are travelling with. We reply with one fixed figure for the whole car — flight monitored, met inside arrivals, no meter and no surge.
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