Attractions

Bennachie is one the most distinctive and best loved hills in Aberdeenshire. Bennachie is a part of Aberdeenshire folklore, a place where giants reputedly dwelled and threw gigantic boulders in a rage. The range has several summits, the highest of which is Oxen Craig at 528m (1733ft). The most prominent peak in this landscape though…

Burn O’Vat is located close to Loch Kinord, near the village of Dinnet. It was formed by glacial melt water and is a large granite cauldron, home to the Vat Burn and its beautiful waterfall. You can feel the rock walls swallow you up , cutting you off from the outside world as you scramble…

Aberdeenshire has 165 miles of coastline offering stunning beaches, rugged cliffs, beautiful historic harbours and some of the prettiest, charming villages with independent shops and places to eat. You can visit many of them in a day or take your time and relax as you enjoy the atmosphere and views. Here are a few highlights…

    The 44 acre Duthie Park is located in the south of the city along the River Dee. It was donated to the city by Miss Duthie in 1880 and is Scotland’s third most visited gardens. In the 1900s the David Welch Winter Gardens were added to the park and this provides a unique…

    Stonehaven is most famous for the Hogmanay fireballs and the iconic Dunnottar Castle, but the breath-taking coastal village of Stonehaven is a visitor attraction in its own right! It has everything you could want from a seaside town… and more : Pretty Harbour Beach Delightful Walks Heated Open Air Swimming Pool Stunning Castle…

  Old Aberdeen is one of the oldest parts of the city and was originally an independent town. It is packed full of interesting buildings, museums , pubs , coffee shops, parks and gardens. It manages to retain its charm as a village, even though it is surrounded by the city.     Meandre through the…