The Latest Breaking News from Ballater

The Princess of Wales and other senior members of the royal family including the King are said to be treated like 'normal members of the community' in the small countryside village of Ballater near Balmoral Castle.

Members of the Royal Family often visit the Victorian village of Ballater, Aberdeenshire as it is just a short drive from the stunning grounds of Balmoral Castle

John Sinclair, co-owner of HM Sheridan in Ballater, was given a royal warrant to serve the late Queen and Charles in 1987.

Ballater is just one village in Scotland which will celebrate the King’s coronation this weekend, with Big Lunch events to be held across the country.

Tracey Mitchell was riding solo when she lost control and was thrown into woodland on a remote country road near Ballater, Aberdeenshire, in June 2021.

“Aruba, Jamaica, ooh, I wanna take you to... Aberdeenshire?” When Good Housekeeping chose Aberdeenshire as the top place to visit in 2023, ahead of Aruba and Guyana, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’d misheard the lyrics to that famous Beach Boys hit Kokomo.  

The severe weather has led to road closures, power cuts, broadband failure and railway disruption.

James Duncan was last seen at around 1.20am on Bridge Street in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, on Wednesday October 19 after travelling there by bus the day before.

One of the late Queen’s ushers said the new King is carrying on with her “great tradition” as Charles thanked the people of Aberdeenshire for helping to honour his late mother. The King and Queen Consort were welcomed at the Victoria and Albert Halls in Ballater on Tuesday, near the…