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Self-catering rental accommodation ~ 18th century farmhouse in Royal Deeside ~ Sleeping 6 in 3 bedrooms
   

Arriving at the Mains of Monaltrie, you will be delighted by the enveloping sense of expansive space and total privacy. A panoramic vista sweeps across open fields to surrounding heather-clad hills, birch and pine forests give way to the Grampian Range. Dark Lochnagar as celebrated in the poem by Alfred, Lord Byron and subject of the book The Old Man of Lochnagar by HRH The Prince of Wales, the Lochnagar Massif soars to 3790 feet on the horizon directly opposite the Mains. You breathe deep and easily here; the air is crystal clear, redolant with the aroma of heather moors, Ancient Caledonian Pine forests and abundant wild flora. 

The Mains of Monaltrie was built in 1704 by Francis Farquharson – Baron Ban of Monaltrie and of Jacobite Rebellion fame – has been comfortably modernised, yet furnished in a heart-warming, charming, auld-fashioned style. It is also suitable for persons with some mobility restrictions. Three large, sunny bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a main floor cloakroom electric storage heating and a cozy, antique oil-fired Aga complete this gem in a royal setting. 

The Mains of Monaltrie is available for self-catering rental between early April and late October. Rates range from £450 to £750 per week depending on the time of year, length of stay and certain holidays periods. 

You approach the Mains of Monaltrie up a private, gated drive about a third of a mile long accessed from the the A93 road. Low-slung cars must take care on the private drive. The A93 follows the River Dee downstream between Aberdeen and Braemar allowing ready access to many small communities along the river and an easy drive to Aberdeen Airport/Train station. Along the way you will find many activities such as outdoor activity centres, sport fishing, light to medium walking, full-on climbing, nature reserves, walled gardens, specialist shops, game bird shooting & game stalking. 

Here is Europe's highest concentration of ancient castles (many open to the public), Pictish standing stones, Celtic stone circles and the most breathtaking, inspiring landscapes in the British Isles beloved by kings and commoners alike! 

The Mains of Monaltrie is ideally situated for exploring Royal Deeside including close by Braemar & Balmoral Castles along with Crathes, Craigievar, Drum, and many other castles and stately homes. In the north east corner region are Duff & Haddo House and the celebrated Pitmedden Estate parterre gardens. To the south west is the celebrated Dunnottar Castle of Hamlet fame. Other NE area activities include art galleries of international repute, historical venues, marine life centres, photography/artist tutoring, and pony-trekking. Well within a day's itinerary, is Highland Whisky Trail touring - visiting the Speyside Single Malt Whisky distilleries each uniquely welcoming and sampling their wares is a fabulous celebration of Scottish culture from Auld to Modern. 

Various local Highland Games are held in August at nearby Ballater, Strathdon (their Lonach Games are near comedian Billy Connolly's home) with the premiere event being The Braemar Royal Highland Society's Highland Games at the beginning of September. Tickets for the latter should be bought in advance through the Braemar Highland Society – a wise precaution as they sell out very quickly. 

Mains of Monaltrie ~ near Crathie ~ between Braemar and Ballater ~ Aberdeenshire ~ Scotland