Banchory Museum
Overview
The museum has displays on Scott Skinner (The 'Strathspey King'), natural history, royal commemorative china, local silver artefacts and a variety of local history displays.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Jan-Jun & Sep-Dec, Mon, Fri-Sat 11-1 & 2-4; Jul-Aug also open Tue & Wed
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Visitors to Aberdeenshire with any kind of interest in history are in for a treat. There are more castles to the acre in Aberdeenshire than anywhere else in Britain.
Nearby places to stay
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Caravan & Camping
Feughside Caravan Park
★★★★
"Peace and tranquility close to Royal Deeside...."
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Wifi available
Bed & Breakfast
Lys-Na-Greyne
★★★★★
"Enjoy a stay in this beautiful house, built for a baronet...."
- Rooms 6
- Free TV
- Wifi
- Open parking
Inn
The Ship Inn
★★★
"Warm atmosphere at old property overlooking the pretty harbour...."
- Rooms 11
- Free TV
- Wifi
Nearby places to stay
Feughside Caravan Park
A small, well maintained family-run site, set amongst mature trees and hedges, located five miles from Banchory and with stunning views of Clachnaben Hill. The site is ideally suited to...
★★★★ Rating
Lys-Na-Greyne
Built in 1912 for Sir Francis Outram Bt, Lys-Na-Greyne is an Edwardian granite house discretely nestled in the tranquil wooded conservation area at the west end of Aboyne. Sitting on th...
★★★★★ Rating
The Ship Inn
The Ship Inn is a popular inn which overlooks the harbour in Stonehaven and has been a fixture since 1771. Bedrooms and bathrooms offer good levels of comfort; many have views of the ha...
★★★ Rating
The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa
The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa was built in 1852 and is a few miles from Aberdeen City Centre although the country house makes it feel further. Set in well tended grounds it offers a quali...
★★★★★ Rating
The Commercial
The Commercial benefits from a stunning location in the heart of Royal Deeside in the 'Howe O' Cromar'. Near to Aberdeen, the Grampian Mountains and the Cairngorm National Park, The Com...
★★★★ Rating
Douneside House
Douneside House provides an impressive range of facilities, with extensive grounds, fishing, spa and leisure facilities as well as stunningly beautiful gardens. Bedrooms come in a range...
★★★★ Rating
Loch Kinord Hotel
Family-run, Loch Kinord Hotel is well located for leisure and sporting pursuits, and has lots of character and a friendly atmosphere. There are two bars, one outside and a cosy one insi...
★★★ Rating
Thainstone House
Thainstone House is an elegant hotel which enjoys a peaceful location close to the town of Inverurie with easy links to Aberdeen. The property welcomes its guests with traditional Scott...
★★★★ Rating




