Fishing

River Fishing Brown Trout fishing available on Rivers Clunie, Gairn & Shee. Permits from Braemar TIC (Tel: 013397 41600) or Invercauld Estate Office (Tel: 013397 41244). Season 15th March - 20th September. Fly Only.

Pony Trekking

Balmoral Estate  Available from mid April to End July. Treks through policies and woods. Riders over 12 years of age only. Hard Hats provided. (Tel: 013397 42334/5)

 

Mountain Sports

Glenshee Ski Centre Cairnwell (2069 - 3502 feet), 9 miles south of Braemar on A93. 26 Tows and 2 Chair-lifts. Restaurants; shop, toilets. Ski and Snowboard hire, instruction. Extensive parking. In summer the chair-lifts run to the top of the Cairnwell and the restaurant is open for meals, snacks and drinks. (Tel: 013397 41320)

The Lecht Ski Centre Strathdon, 25 miles north of Braemar, superbly complementing Glenshee, especially for beginners. (Tel: 01975 651440)

Braemar Mountain Sports  Braemar, Offering cross-country ski hire and tuition. Mountain bike hire. (Tel: 013397 41242)

Cairnwell Mountain Sports Glenshee by Blairgowrie. Hang Gliding, abseiling, skiing etc. tuition and hire. (Tel: 01250 885255)

Braemar Ski School (Winter only at) Castleton Hall, Glenshee Road  Ski and Snowboard Hire and instruction. Equipment may be used at Glenshee or The Lecht. More information on web site e-mail (Tel: 07768 517829 )

 

Loch Callater

 The countryside around Braemar provides endless opportunities for walking. There is a vast area to explore with an amazing variety of wildlife, and abundance of wild flowers, trees, lochs and rivers as well as breathtaking views of mountains.

Possible starting points for experienced hill walkers are the Cairnwell Ski Centre or the Spittal of Glenshee. Please beware of stalking restrictions in August, September and October.