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Ballater
City in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Overview
Ballater is a picturesque Scottish village set along the River Dee, renowned for its royal connections and Victorian heritage. Surrounded by the Cairngorms National Park, it offers breathtaking scenery, charming local shops, and easy access to Balmoral Castle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Aberdeenshire
Population
1,460
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.05°, -3.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,276
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
6.1°C
Summer Avg
11.7°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
24.8°C
Record Low
-14.0°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
1177 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
31 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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