Dominated by mountains and surrounded by 165 miles of coastline Aberdeenshire's great estates, ancient Caledonian forests, well-stocked rivers and vast seas are home to some of Scotland's wildest nature and wildlife.
Urban dolphins leaping in the city centre harbour mouth, seals sunbathing on wide sandy beaches, puffins nesting in craggy cliff edges… you've found the perfect place to catch a glimpse of your favourite sealife.
Find Highland Cows in rolling farmland, scan the wide horizons to catch a glimpse of a rare golden eagle and in the mountain passes spot herds of wild red deer. But tread carefully in our ancient forests as you may spot protected capercaillie, pine marten, and red squirrel.
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