The Loirston Hotel is situated in the heart of Ballater. The panelled entrance and

warm log fires instantly demonstrate its friendly, "home away from home"

atmosphere. With the golf course within 10 minutes walk, Balmoral Castle a

15 minute drive away and with many opportunities for walking and fishing in the

surrounding area. The Loirston hotel is perfect for relaxing after a hard day's

sight-seeing in Deeside.

Ballater is a charming village, surrounded by hills,

rivers and beautiful forests and it is situated just 44 miles from the city

of Aberdeen.

   Originally a spa town, it was built as housing and accommodation for the

many visitors, who came for the healing power of the water from the

Pannanich Wells, on the south side of the Dee river. The village has several

interesting shops, many with Royal Appointment signs,

 showing that the Royal Family also shop within the village.