Aberdeenshire, on the north east coast of Scotland, offers holiday makers a captivating choice of spectacular scenery between the Grampian Mountains and the North Sea. Aberdeen, often called the 'oil capital of Europe' is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with good rail, air and road connections. An hour's drive delivers you into Royal Deeside with its castles and pine forests, while further west the village of Braemar epitomises the best of the Scottish Highlands. To the south, Stonehaven with its pub-lined harbour, is a must for lovers of seafood and real ale; and during the summer months make sure you take in a local Highland Games, one of Aberdeenshire's many outstanding attractions. Read more
Spacious 3-bedroom property situated in the quiet village of Potterton. Ideal for families with children, the house has a large, fully contained back garden as well as a play park immediately outside the property. The garden benefits from beautiful views of the sea. Inside there is a 55" TV and Xbox 360 console. Ideally located in the tranquil village of Potterton, just 10 minutes from Aberdeen City centre and all of its attractions. The large driveway can accommodate several vehicles. Ideally located in the tranquil village of Potterton, just 10 minutes from Aberdeen City centre and all of its attractions and two minutes from the City Bypass.
"Shieling Beag, Banchory" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Banchory. The luxury accommodation of open plan living room and bedroom, with open plan kitchen dining area, and a spacious bathroom, provides excellent facilities for two people. There is also use of a private attractive garden to the rear. Shieling...
"Cedar Cottage - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Aboyne. This holiday home features a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which has a dishwasher, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home features a washing machine, a private entrance, a barbecue, heating, as well as a TV. The...
"Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925 - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Ballater. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home features a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.
"Cowie Mill Apartment - One-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Stonehaven. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home has a TV, a washing machine, a private entrance, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.
"North Wing - Pitmedden Gardens" is a 4 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 7 guests in Ellon. Resting in the north east of Scotland and just seven miles from the coast is the charming, rural village of Pitmedden. This Aberdeenshire village makes a great holiday base thanks to its lovely location paired with ample amenities, including a...
"Mansefield Cottage - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Boyndie. Providing a washing machine, a private entrance and heating, this holiday home includes a private bathroom. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home provides a TV. The unit offers 2...
"East Lodge - Crathes Castle" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Banchory. Banchory is a quaint town nestled within Aberdeenshire with the River Dee flowing through, home to a plethora of shops, pubs, restaurants, a golf course, fishing at the river as well as famous attractions such as the Crathes Castle and the...
"The Bothy" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Peterhead. In the county of Aberdeenshire, between the coastal town of Peterhead and the riverside town of Ellon, sits the charming village of Hatton. A convenience shop, the well-liked Hatton Mill pub, and a post office are all located in the village...
"Fisherman's Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Fraserburgh. The coastal town of Fraserburgh borders the mouth of the Moray Firth, boasting a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a beach, golf club and museum. Nearby attractions include the rspb Loch of Strathbeg, Aden Country Park...
"Nef-Stedi" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Inverurie. Inverurie is a charming village with a monthly farmers' market, also offering a great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as an 18 hole golf course. The city of Aberdeen lies within easy reach and is a memorable day out for...
"Elizabeth Lodge - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Alford. Guests will have a special experience as the holiday home features a fireplace. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home provides a washing machine, a private entrance...
"The Aul Bank - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Whitehills. The holiday home features a washing machine, a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home offers heating and a TV. The unit has 2...
"22 Queens Court - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Inchmarlo. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher, is available for cooking and storing food. The holiday home provides a washing machine and a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3...
"Lodge G- Uk33093 - Two-Bedroom Holiday Home" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Dinnet. Providing a private entrance, a barbecue and heating, this holiday home includes a private bathroom. The holiday home's kitchen, which features a dishwasher, is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home provides a TV. The unit...
"Thain House - Three-Bedroom Holiday Home " is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Banff. The holiday home features a washing machine and a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The holiday home's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This holiday home offers heating and a TV. The unit has 4...
"16 Main Street" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Ellon. The royal burgh and parish of Fife is an agricultural community positioned alongside the salmon fishing waters of the River Tay, overlooking the marshy Mugdrum Island. To the east lies the ancient Lindores Abbey, a historical and overgrown ruin...
"Drostan House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Fraserburgh. Rosehearty is a town and settlement situated on the Moray Firth coast of Aberdeenshire in Scotland, dating back hundreds of years. The town offers a picturesque country park, a lovely sandy beach and a Community Boat Club, with a local Spar and...
"10 Annesley Park" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Banchory. Torphins is a charming village in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, situated between Banchory and Aberdeen. The settlement is semi-rural, with a small population, although it benefits from nearby attractions such as the Hill of Fare for hiking, The...
"2 College Bounds" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh is situated just along the north east coast from Aberdeen and borders the mouth of the Moray Firth. Whilst it is still a busy fishing port the number of boats has decreased dramatically over the years, although todays boats are far...
"Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Ballater. Settled in Royal Deeside is the village of Braemar, surrounded by some of Scotland's most stunning scenery. Set alongside the River Dee in the wondrous Cairngorms National Park, Braemar makes a scenic base for your outdoor adventures with its...
"111A Main Street" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Banff. The port village of Gardenstown is often linked with neighbouring Gamrie and Crovie as one community, and was founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden as a fishing village. Gardenstown borders a small sandy bay with stunning scenery flanking both...
"House in Aberdeenshire" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Inverurie. Quietly positioned down a private road between Inverurie and Banchory, 19 miles west of Aberdeen, this spacious farmhouse is perfect for family gatherings. This is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts with field sports, golfing, hill walking...
"P'lace of Glassaugh" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Fordyce. Portsoy is a port between Cullen and Banff on the Moray Firth coast. Boasting two harbours and facilities including hotels, pubs and shops, Portsoy is a great holiday destination and is near to the Malt Whisky Trail. The area has golf courses...
"Main Street" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Banff. Gardenstown, a fishing settlement founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden, is frequently lumped in with neighbouring Gamrie and Crovie as a single community. Gardenstown is located on the edge of a tiny sandy bay with beautiful landscape on both...
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On the one hand you have the city of Aberdeen, which has undergone a regeneration process in recent years to create a spirited atmosphere with a lively nightlife. Indeed, the esteemed university in the city further adds to its vibrancy and there is a real energy around the place. It is also home to various well known and major stores and the city offers excellent shopping with various shopping malls alongside small, independent outlets.
Aberdeenshire is a county that is steeped in history and a special Aberdeenshire Castle Trail can take you around the various ancient structures within its boundaries. In fact, around sixteen castles are still in existence in one form or another. This includes the magnificent z-plan Brodie Castle which is complete with secret passageways and well-kept gardens and Huntly Castle, which has played an important role in Scottish history particularly throughout the first Jacobite Rising in 1689.
The makeup of the county makes it a prime location for adventure sports with surfing, canoeing and rafting, all popular pursuits in the often temperamental waters off the Scottish coast. The rural nature of Aberdeenshire also provides it with great walking and cycling routes through the windswept hills and landscapes of the Scottish countryside, while more adventurous visitors can take part in hand gliding, mountain biking and horseback riding. Even though the county receives its fair share of snow during the winter months there are some great indoor ski centres where skiing enthusiasts can test their skills on the artificial slopes.
Whisky, of course, plays a major role in Scottish heritage and no more so is this the case than in Aberdeenshire. There are no less than twelve distilleries throughout the county offering their own unique blend of whiskies and methods of producing and storing the famous drink. The Fettercairn Distillery has been open since the 19th century and most distilleries offer tours (and free samples!) for those who want to learn more about this age old tradition. The county is also famous for several foods such as Aberdeen Angus beef, Cullen Skink, butteries and shortbread which can all be tasted throughout the area.
Aberdeenshire has a lot more to offer than its reputation suggests. Even though the city of Aberdeen has gained a reputation as an industrious metropolis due to North Sea oil, it is a welcoming and vibrant city full of nightlife and shopping. The surrounding rural area offers great views of the Scottish countryside, while the long stretches of coastline provide a breezy outlet from urban life. Aberdeenshire is a mixture of urban, rural and coastal areas and combines all three perfectly to create a diverse tourist destination.
