Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ballater within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ballater, vil. with ry. sta., Glenmuick par., SW. Aberdeenshire, 43½ miles SW. of Aberdeen by rail and 572 from London, pop. 759; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. It is much resorted to in the summer months on account of its bracing air, the vil. having an alt. of 668 ft. To the N. of the vil. is a precipitous chasm called The Pass of Ballater.