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Creag Bhalg, Mar Lodge Estate - Getting There

Getting there from the Information Centre

From Braemar Tourist Information Centre, follow the road through the centre of Braemar. There is a sign at the end of the village to the Linn of Dee. Stay on this road for approximately three miles until, on your right; you see a large white Victorian bridge across the River Dee. Cross the bridge, following the road on the tarmac surface to the left which is the main drive to the front of Mar Lodge. Please follow the road round to the left-hand side of the lodge, which leads to the back of the property where there is a reception area and car parking. A member of staff will direct you to Creag Bhalg upon arrival.

Getting There by Car

Make your way to Braemar taking the Inverey junction beside the Bank of Scotland, off the main Aberdeen to Perth road [A93]. Drive through the centre of Braemar following the sign at the end of the village to the Linn of Dee. Stay on this road for approximately three miles until, on your right; you see a large white Victorian bridge across the River Dee. Cross the bridge, following the road on the tarmac surface to the left which is the main drive to the front of Mar Lodge. Please follow the road round to the left-hand side of the lodge, which leads to the back of the property where there is a reception area and car parking. A member of staff will direct you to Creag Bhalg upon arrival.

Getting There by Railway

Nearest rail station is Aberdeen, 65 m E of Braemar. Stagecoach Bluebird operate a bus service from Aberdeen to Braemar. There is no public transport from Braemar to the Mar Lodge Estate (3 m).

Getting there by Aeroplane

Aberdeen International Airport (at Dyce), 62 m E of Braemar. Car hire available at the airport. Stagecoach Bluebird operate a bus service from Aberdeen to Braemar. There is no public transport from Braemar to the Mar Lodge Estate (3 m).