I spent six nights at this lovely site. The site was within walking distance from a large Tesco or a Morrisons in the opposite direction. Mark and Sam, the wardens are very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and were very helpful with any queries anyone had. They always have time for a chat and were constantly working hard to keep the site looking pristine. Banchory is a beautiful town and it's a lovely walk along the Deeside Riverbank, which is just behind the site. Please don't be put off by the little lane to the left of the site, that takes you down on to the Deeside way. Its and easy walk once you get to the bottom of the lane. I cycled to Crathes castle, but it's a very nice walk and the estate is gorgeous. The tower at "Scolters hill" is a great viewpoint, and you can climb the 71 steps to the top of the tower for even better views. I found the phone signal in and around the site to be very patchy and I couldn't access WIFI at all. I will be back at Silversands, this is a great site, and the wardens are very welcoming, therefore is 5* from me folks