ROYAL DEESIDE RAILWAY

This attraction will delight train enthusiasts, as it offers a ride in an old steam train. The Royal Deeside Railway recreates the line that used to run between Aberdeen and Ballater. The ride lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. It offers superb views of the River Dee and the surrounding hills. The original line ran from 1853 to 1966, taking the Royal Family and many prominent people from the UK on a journey. The station, renovated in 2015, is also a very pleasant place with its tea room and ice-cream shop.