Aboyne, Upper Deeside and Donside
Ward in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.067, -3.021 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 38 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01339 (Aboyne) |
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
AB31 4SH, AB34 5HW, AB31 4QX, AB35 5YL, AB35 5PZ, AB31 4DL, AB35 5RU, AB31 4HQ, AB35 5TS … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 32.2 miles51.9 km
- Inverness Airport 50.4 miles81.2 km
- Insch Railway Station 24 miles38.6 km
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 miles5.2 km
- Deecastle Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Glenmuick House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Gairnshiel Lodge Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Balmoral Castle Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Allargue House Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Corndavon Lodge Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Balmoral Forest Forest 10.6 miles17 km
- Forest of Birse Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Delnadamph Lodge Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Invercauld House Estate 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Borrowston House Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km