From Inverness> bear south on the A9 signposted Aviemore. By Carrbridge turn left onto the A938 and head into Grantown on Spey. At Grantown turn right onto the A939 and follow this road through Tomintoul and Cock Bridge into Ballater.

From Glasgow> head east on the M8 turning off at junction 13 onto the M80, signposted Stirling and Cumbernauld. Follow the M80 until it merges with the north bound M9 just outside Stirling. The M9 north turns into the A9 outside Perth. Once in Perth follow the signs for Blairgowrie and the A93. Follow the A93 up and past the Glenshee Ski Centre dropping down to Braemar on the far side. Once in Braemar follow the A93 to Ballater.

From Edinburgh head north on the A90 across the Forth Road Bridge. The A90 turns into the M90 which should be followed to Perth coming off at Junction 11 onto the A93. Follow the signs for Blairgowrie. Follow the A93 up and past the Glenshee Ski Centre dropping down to Braemar on the far side. Once in Braemar follow the A93 to Ballater.

From Aberdeen follow the signs labeled "Deeside" and A93. Follow the A93 through Banchory and Aboyne. Once through Aboyne follow the signs to Ballater.