Getting Around Ballater:
We highly recommend having a rental car during your time in Ballater. The town of Ballater is in the remote Scottish highlands. If you wish to explore Ballater and its surroundings, you will want a rental car to do so.
Shuttles will be available on the day of the wedding (8.8.2025) to take guests to and from the wedding ceremony and reception.
Please note that there is NO Uber in the town of Ballater.
If you wish to rent a rental car, please note that the drivers side of the car is located on the right hand side of the car. Most rental cars in the UK are manual- but please check with your rental company.
Please read this if you wish to go the rental car route:
Staying In Ballater:
Lodging and meals for 3 nights (8.7.2025-8.10.2025) will be provided for all in Ballater, at Gairnshiel (see property link below).
Rooming arrangements will be given at a later date.
There are 5 different properties on the grounds of Gairnshiel. These 5 properties are nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
What to Do In Ballater:
There are alot of fun things to do in and around Ballater. Here is a list to check out:
We are still working through all of the itenerary/details for our time in Ballater, but below is our rough outline for group events while in Ballater:
Thursday, August 7th:
Travel day from Edinburgh to Ballater (about 2.5 hour drive)
Group welcome dinner + mini Highland games Hosted By Tony Reid
Friday, August 8th:
Wedding Day!
Free time before ceremony
Ceremony and Reception details TBD
See “Wedding” Tab for more details.
Saturday, August 9th:
Group Brunch
Group Activity TBD
Local town for Dinner + Pubs
Sunday, August 10th:
Travel Day
Leaving Ballater:
We reccomend a rental car for your time in the Highlands, but we will also provided shuttles to any who need a ride to the airport to travel home.
