The beautiful, low-lying village of Braemar, in Aberdeenshire, is a great place for a Shearings self drive holiday. Although it’s known as the coldest area of Britain, on average, it’s a lovely village and has a great number of things to do and see. During the summer, the Braemar Gathering also known as the Games, is a fantastic even to see and draws crowds aplenty to see the hammer toss and many other Gaelic sporting events.

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There are few hotels, but the Invercauld Arms Hotel is one of the finest. It has a stunning building that looks out to the Grampian mountain ranges, and boasts a lovely comfortable lounge area as well as a bar and entertainment area. The Invercauld Arms is a great place to call a base during your Shearings self drive holiday, as it is a fantastic place to explore by road. From the acres of land at the hotel to the beautiful natural hillside and Morrone Birkwood Nature Reserve, it’s the idyllic place to find tranquillity.

The roads around Braemar are well-worth an exploratory trip out on your Shearings self drive holiday. From Glen Clunie to Cairnwell Pass, Deeside to Glen Tilt, there are some fantastic sights along the way. The craggy rock faces and miles of heather and natural shrubbery offer a calm and serenity that you cannot get near large cities, and it’s this baron setting that draws many visitors.

While there might not be a lot of tourist attractions as such, there are many things to do, from fishing in the streams and creeks to stopping at picnic areas and birdwatching in the nature reserve. With Aberdeen only a 90 minute drive away, there are shopping opportunities for those that a pining for a spot of retail therapy, but it’s the quaint tea rooms and traditional pubs of the village that have the biggest pull.

This review was posted on Friday, September 30th, 2011 and the offer details may have changed or ended since writing or updating. Check the company website for up to date information on offers.

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