Dess, Aboyne, AB34 5BB

Dess, Aboyne sits within the rural landscape of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and is anchored by the historic Dess railway station. The station, opened on 2 December 1859, served the rural area around Dess House and its estate until its closure in 1966. The locality’s character is defined by its agricultural surroundings and the heritage of the Deeside Extension Railway, which once linked Aberdeen to Ballater. Residents in this area experience a tranquil, countryside setting with a touch of historic transport significance, reflecting the region’s rural heritage and the legacy of the railway that once connected the community to larger towns.