Banchory is a burgh or community in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is about 18 miles (29 kilometres) west of Aberdeen, near where the Feugh River meets the River Dee. Banchory is the largest community in the location as well as has a High Street. There are a variety of hotels and also restaurants including the Stag Hotel, Scott Skinners Bar as well as Dining Establishment, the Burnett Arms, and also the Douglas Arms. The stores consist of newsagents, sports shops and drug stores. Because the 1970s, the town has grown steadily. Considering that 2001 there has actually been quick expansion. A big forested location 'capital of Banchory', owned by the Burnett family (proprietors of Crathes Castle), to the north east of the community has actually been replaced by a large housing estate and also an influx of brand-new locals. Capital of Banchory primary school was opened in 2006 to cater for the boosted population.