Ballater
Ballater
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Glenmuick Parish Church, in the square | |
Ballater Location within Aberdeenshire | |
| Population | 1,430 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NO369958 |
| • Edinburgh | 76 mi (122 km) |
| • London | 400 mi (644 km) |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BALLATER |
| Postcode district | AB35 |
| Dialling code | 01339 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
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.