Holiday Cottage and Vacation Rental Accommodation in Scotland - Royal Deeside, near Balmoral, Aberdeenshire. The thriving city of Aberdeen is about 40 miles to the east, and Inverness and the Moray Coast are waiting to be explored further north. Treasure Island Cottage Treasure Island Cottage is a small and compact, very attractively - converted old stone cottage situated quietly on a side lane near the centre of Braemar. It has the distinction of being where Robert Louis Stevenson wrote some of his famous book 'Treasure Island' when he lived there way back in 1881. Heating is by wood-burning stove and electricity.
Pets are welcome.
Single bed-room with an extra pull out single bed. Victoria Cottage Victoria Cottage is a truly traditional old Highland cottage standing on the edge of the village of Braemar just a short walk from the centre, near to the starting point of glorious forest walks which wind above the River Dee through the stunning scenery for which Royal Deeside is renowned. Nowadays the cottage is ideal for two adults or a small family who would enjoy experiencing an old Highland home. The duck- pond nearby with lots of hungry ducks just completes the scene. Pets are welcome.