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3About Braemar
Braemar nestled in Royal Deeside serves as the Cairngorms' Highland gateway, reached via the scenic A93 from Perth or Aberdeen. The village sits at 339 metres elevation, creating a notably cool mountain climate year-round. Popular with visitors to nearby Balmoral Castle and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the Cairngorms peaks. The annual Braemar Gathering each September has welcomed royalty since 1832, featuring traditional Highland games and the famous caber toss on the village's historic games field.
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Braemar is in Scotland, at 57.006, -3.399 - about 37 km north of Forter.
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The closest airport to Braemar is Aberdeen International Airport, 91 km (about 1 h 21 min by car).