xxx originally known as Charleston of Aboyne, is a truly beautiful village. Nestling in the valley of the River Dee and on the main North Deeside road approximately 30 miles from Aberdeen and 25 miles to Braemar. It is not without architectural distinction having the recently refurbished Victory Hall, the War Memorial and St. Thomas’s Episcopal Church.

The first Aboyne castle appears in the 13th century but the stone keep replaced the original when in the 17th century it was replaced by a tower house. Part of this tower house still remains at the west end of the mansion house built in 1801.

Aboyne also features a picturesque village green, this was once the site of the first golf course in Aboyne but is now the home of the Aboyne Rugby Club and also the youth Football teams. It is also the home site of the world famous Aboyne Highland Games which started in their present form back in 1867 but it is claimed that they are a revival of a much older gathering suppressed after the ’45 uprising.

 The area is a great place to explore. If you are on holiday then a drive that is recommended goes from Aboyne to Tarland then on to Ballater returning via the South Deeside Road to Aboyne where a variety of eating spots can be found in and around the village. The round trip taking just over an hour.

A further wonderful area for walks is Glentanar a few miles to the West of the village. Great walks are also available along the banks of the River Dee and along the old railway line to Ballater.

Whilst Aboyne was once well served with hotels, sadly, several have now closed with the advent of foreign travel, but those that have survived are of a good reliable standard you can be found on our links page.

Surrounding Aboyne there are the most impressive forests and bleak moors and valleys of the River Dee. The Aboyne Castle and grounds lie to the North of the village, whilst to the North-east lies the picturesque Aboyne Loch which also boasts a Caravan site. The village is literally surrounded by world class scenery.

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