Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside

Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Coordinates:57.067, -3.021
OS grid ref:NO 38 97
Dialling code: 01339 (Aboyne)
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Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside form a largely rural ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, centred on the village of Aboyne by the River Dee. The landscape mixes farmland, managed estates and woodland with hill country rising towards the Cairngorms National Park, and local features include the Loch of Aboyne and the walking and cycling route of the Deeside Way.

The area has a strong community life and a long estate and sporting tradition, visible in places such as Aboyne Castle, and in annual events that draw visitors. The local economy leans on agriculture, forestry, tourism and outdoor recreation, while some residents commute to larger centres such as Aberdeen, giving a blend of traditional rural culture and services for visitors.

Postcode districts covering Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside

AB35 5TW, AB34 5PS, AB34 5LR, AB31 4NE, AB36 8TR, AB34 5JE, AB34 5GW, AB35 5SW, AB31 4PA … See all

Transport links

  • Aberdeen Airport 32.2 miles
  • Inverness Airport 50.4 miles
  • Insch Railway Station 24 miles

Hotels in Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside Ad

Schools in Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside

  • Aboyne Academy Secondary
  • Aboyne Primary School Primary
  • Ballater School Primary
  • Braemar School Primary
  • Crathie School Primary
  • Lumphanan School Primary
  • Strathdon School Primary
  • Tarland School Primary
  • Torphins School Primary
  • Towie School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Morven Lodge Estate 3.2 miles
  • Deecastle Estate 3.3 miles
  • Glenmuick House Estate 3.9 miles
  • Gairnshiel Lodge Estate 5.6 miles
  • Balmoral Castle Estate 8.3 miles
  • Allargue House Estate 9.3 miles
  • Corndavon Lodge Estate 9.5 miles
  • Balmoral Forest Forest 10.6 miles
  • Forest of Birse Forest 10.7 miles
  • Delnadamph Lodge Estate 10.8 miles
  • Invercauld House Estate 12.8 miles
  • Borrowston House Estate 13.4 miles