Date: 27/04/2019

Councillors have praised the stunning restoration of the historic Ballater Station but accepted that lessons must to be learned from the project. After a devastating blaze ripped through the building in May 2015, officers planned its rebirth, working with partners including Historic Environment Scotland and the Royal Household.

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Councillors have praised the stunning restoration of the historic Ballater Station but accepted that lessons must to be learned from the project.

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Ballater station fire May 2015 - restaurant entrance.
Location: Ballater
Company: Aboyne and Braemar Railway
18/05/2015 Drew McLelland

'See me! Ah'm no amused either ma'am!!!' The stress of a delayed departure begins to show in The Royal Waiting Room. Scene in the museum at Ballater station, in November 2005, with wax figures commemorating the last journey of Queen Victoria (God bless Her) from the station.
Location: Ballater
Company: Aboyne and Braemar Railway
03/11/2005 John Furnevel

Almost burnt to the ground in May 2015, Ballater Railway Station has been rebuilt at at cost of around £3,000,000. Due to reopen soon and painted in the original colours. It was known as the Royal Station, as it was used by royalty from Queen Victoria (God bless Her!) onwards, when they stayed at Balmoral Castle. The line closed to passengers in February 1966.
Location: Ballater
Company: Aboyne and Braemar Railway
01/08/2018 John Gray