Loch Kinord Hotel , 3 star - Located just a short distance from Ballater in the village of Dinnet, the hotel has 10 bright and comfortable en-suite bedrooms with television and hospitality tray. Renowned locally for its food, the hotel offers a variety of meals from snacks and bar meals to full a la carte. The menus feature a variety of fresh produce including Scottish salmon, venison and beef. Glenshee and the Lecht, two of the five Scottish ski resorts, are both approximately 30 miles from the hotel. Of course you cannot mention Royal Deeside without reference to Braemar and Balmoral Castle, the Scottish Residence of the Royal Family, additionally there are many more historic castles in the area. Also available in the area are fishing, golf, horseriding and magnificent walking. *