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Being a hill and mountain walker and person who generally enjoys life in the high lands of Scotland, it is quite inevitable that I will journey to the town of Braemar on occasion. I went there a few years back, camping with a few mates, using the place as a base whilst we went off to 'bag' a Munro (mountains over 3000 feet) or two. I am not here to discuss those specific hills, though, but to talk about this little town.
Braemar is well known for it's walking - as I have mentioned. It is right within the grasp of the famous and notorious Cairngorms. The area contains some 24 Munros, with three over 4,000ft. This is truly beautiful and breathtaking scenery, and even if you go just to view the place and take photos it is worth it!
The town has the highest 18 hole golf course in the country, and at 2,100ft the highest through road in the country, which on the Braemar side passes through the Glenshee Ski Centre.
Braemar Castle was built in 1628 by John Erskine, Earl of Mar. It is open Saturday and Sundays and check web sites for up to date prices.
Walking around the town, it is strange just how quiet the place is really - mind you, I did go there in April. However, having said that the town of Braemar is pretty unassuming, to say that it in the central point for these things listed above.
But let's not forget the Highland Games… Those interested can, in September, accompany Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and her kin to the great Braemar Gathering. Here one can watch such bygone games as Tossing the Caber or Throwing the Hammer and Tug of War. Or how about a bit of Highland Dancing and Piping?
The place where they play the actual Highland Games is free to enter when not in use and one can have a look around if it so interested. We did just that, and I was surprised at how small it was, for such a big event, with quite small stands.
However, I did feel an air of grandeur there, and could almost hear the ancient echoes of cheers of old… the senses of victory… the smells of defeat.
How to get there?
From Aberdeen, Braemar is 60 miles west of Aberdeen on the A93. From Perth, Braemar is 50 miles A93 via Blairgowrie. From Inverness, Take the A9 to Aviemore, A95 to Grantown-on-Spey, A939 to Ballater and then the A93 to Braemar.
Oh yes, don't forget the less-than-mediocre Munro... or the obligatory tipple afterwards, to which Balmoral Castle, between Braemar and Ballater, lays the closest claim, with its "Royal Lochnagar".
blackmagicstar4 22.01.2009 15:08
Sounds great- lovely review x
jo145 09.01.2009 23:21
I must go back sometime we got o Aviemore and Nethybridge quite often. Jo x
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