Banchory is a burgh or town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is about 18 miles (29 km) west of Aberdeen, near where the Feugh River meets the River Dee. Banchory is the biggest community in the location and also has a High Street. There are a number of hotels as well as dining establishments including the Stag Hotel, Scott Skinners Bar and also Restaurant, the Burnett Arms, and the Douglas Arms. The shops include newsagents, sporting activities stores as well as chemists. Because the 1970s, the town has expanded gradually. Because 2001 there has actually been rapid growth. A huge forested location 'capital of Banchory', owned by the Burnett family (owners of Crathes Castle), to the north east of the community has actually been replaced by a huge housing estate and an influx of new citizens. Capital of Banchory primary school was opened in 2006 to cater for the raised population.