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.
"2 Seafield Place" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Portsoy. Portsoy, one of many historic fishing ports dotted along this stunning stretch of north east Scotland's coastline, can be found halfway between the towns of Cullen and Banff on the beautiful Moray Firth. Portsoy is an attractive vacation spot...
"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...
"Holly Leaf Cottage - Drum Castle Estate" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Banchory. The vibrant suburb of Peterculter - also known as Culter, is a charming location resting 8.3 miles away from Aberdeen city centre, sitting on the northern banks of the serene River Dee. Peterculter is home to a generous selection of shops,...
"19 Reidhaven Street" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Whitehills. Whitehills is a friendly fishing village positioned on the north-east coastline of Scotland, boasting a local pub serving good food and a highly-regarded restaurant at the marina, as well as a grocer’s and a fish shop. The modern marina is a...
"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...
"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...
"Cottage in Aberdeenshire" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Banchory. The town of Banchory is located approximately 20 miles west of Aberdeen, adjacent to the magnificent River Dee, offering diverse attractions and activities. Crathes Castle and Gardens (9 miles) beckons with its rich history, offering a glimpse...
"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...
"Derry - Mar Lodge Estate" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Ballater. Braemar is a village located in the Cairngorms National Park situated next to Royal Deeside and River Dee valley with 24 Munros surrounding the area. Braemar holds a golf course, several shops, restaurants and inns, as well as the Braemar and...
"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...
"Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Ballater. Braemar is a bustling village resting within the idyllic setting of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland, resting within the Dee Valley and surrounded by four of Britain's five highest mountains, it's a stunning landscape. Braemar is home...
"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...
"Stable Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Inverurie. The slightly linear village of Dunecht rests west of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Resting next to Corskie Burn and Waterton Loch, Dunecht makes for a peaceful and idyllic base for a Scottish break. Dunecht also hosts a bar/restaurant and post...
"Ferneytoun" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Aboyne. The settlement of Tarland is located near the Cairngorms National Park in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The settlement is located in the Howe of Cromar, which also contains the major community, Tarland, as well as Logie Coldstone,...
"Tammie Norrie Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Banff. The former county town and Royal Burgh of Banff rests on Scotland's idyllic north coast. The town is known for its spectacular architecture and its designated status as an Outstanding Conservation Area. Banff's architecture spans over a number...
"Milltown House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Turriff. Turriff is a town in Aberdeenshire, offering excellent shopping and leisure facilities as well as a selection of restaurants. The area offers castles and woodlands, as well as a range of golf courses. The trip to Aberdeen is certainly worth it,...
"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...
"RockStar Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Macduff. On the Moray Coast in the northeast of Scotland, MacDuff is located on Banff Bay and has a view of the town of Banff across the estuary of the River Deveron. Macduff has beautiful sunsets and breath-taking sea views, and the town's architecture...
"Lobster Pot Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"11 Ambleside Court" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Banchory. Banchory is an attractive Scottish town lying approximately 15 miles west of Aberdeen on the banks of the River Dee. It is a vibrant and well serviced town and nearby Crathes Castle is a popular tourist attraction and is considered to be one of...
"20 South High Street" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Banff. Portsoy, a historic port located on the pretty Moray Firth coast between the towns of Cullen and Banff, is just one of many atmospheric fishing ports dotted along this impressive stretch of north east Scotland's coastline. Portsoy, with its...
"Cottage in Aberdeenshire" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Huntly. This enchanting retreat, located on Avochie Estate, has a fantastic mixture of wildlife habitats to explore. Enjoy a stroll along the edge of the River Deveron which runs through the estate grounds, or the fields and woods, where one can...
"Drumrunie" is a 6 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 12 guests in Braemar. The village of Braemar in Royal Deeside sits amongst some of the most beautiful scenery Scotland has to offer. Nestling in the River Dee valley within the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar and the area around it are a treasure trove for the...
"Bynack - Mar Lodge Estate" is a 8 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 17 guests in Ballater. Braemar is a great village situated in the Royal Deeside region, found in the River Dee valley in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, home to a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and a golf course, as well as the annual Highland...
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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.
