Ballater

Ballater
Glenmuick Parish Church, in the square
Ballater is located in Aberdeenshire
Ballater
Ballater
Location within Aberdeenshire
Population1,430 (2022)[1]
OS grid referenceNO369958
• Edinburgh76 mi (122 km)
• London400 mi (644 km)
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBALLATER
Postcode districtAB35
Dialling code01339
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°02′41″N 3°02′58″W / 57.0448°N 3.04942°W / 57.0448; -3.04942

Ballater (/ˈbælətər/, Scottish Gaelic: Bealadair) is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on the River Dee, immediately east of the Cairngorm Mountains. Situated at an elevation of 213 metres (699 feet), Ballater is a centre for hikers and known for its spring water, once said to cure scrofula. It is home to more than 1400 inhabitants and has had a long connection with the British royal family.

  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.