Old Royal Station 2026

This stunning and historic building houses the Aberdeenshire Council Library and Rothesay Rooms – incorporating the Royal Deeside Café. Also home to a replica Royal Carriage, in position on the rail tracks, which Queen Victoria would have used to travel on part of her journey to Balmoral. Visitors are able to view a range of storyboards detailing the link between the royal family and the building.

Contacts

Address: The Old Royal Station Station Square Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5RB

Telephone: 01339 753 816
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Open Days & Times

Wed-Sun 1000-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
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The old station building has a long and eventful history that continues to stand at the heart of this Deeside village more than 40 years after the last passenger train pulled out on 28th February 1966. Following a major fire in May 2015, the rebuilt part was transformed into a fine restaurant.