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    Touring

    Think road trips with coastal views, walking tours taking in iconic city centre sites, a cycle route fit for a Queen through Royal Deeside - there’s a route with your name on it.

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    Great Outdoors

    Venture out in the crisp and clear fresh air with views for miles across great estates and heathery moors.

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    Culture & Arts

    Embrace and discover Scottish culture in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Join us as we celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones.

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    History & Heritage

    Ancient sites and symbols, mysterious standing stones, towering granite walls and legendary castles mark Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as a heartland of Scottish history.

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    Golf

    The panoramic views and elemental power of our courses can take a golfer’s breath away. We are home to some of the world's most famous and challenging golf courses.

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    Food & Drink

    Full-flavoured, hearty and comforting world-famous Aberdeen Angus beef, seafood and whisky. And, as the home of Brewdog, leading the way in the craft beer revolution.

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    Experiences

    Become a master chocolatier or take a butchery class - Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is well served for foodies.

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    Breakfast & Brunch

    Kick start your day with a locally produced breakfast or brunch. It’s the most important meal of the day, after all!

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    Lunch

    Enjoy a lunch with a view, watch the world go by in a quaint café, or relax alfresco in one of our award winning parks or gardens

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    Evening Meal

    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are well known for rich local produce with restaurants serving up fresh seafood, Aberdeen Angus Beef and wild game

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    Michelin Guide restaurants in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire.

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    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have long been serving up some of Scotland’s most premium local produce creating a name for itself as an iconic food destination.

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    Eat Local

    Find our best local produce in quaint deli cafes, traditional pubs and stylish Michelin Guide restaurants across the region

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    Sweet Treats

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with stylish afternoon teas, famous ice cream parlours and freshly baked cakes & local delicacies

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    Bars

    Find a true Scottish bar experience

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    Whisky

    Discover the “The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire”, produced by distilleries dating from the 18th and 19th centuries

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    Towns + Villages

    Explore Aberdeenshire, which is made up of some of Scotland’s most picturesque and welcoming towns and villages

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    Where to Stay

    Stay in quirky coastal carriages, welcoming B&B’s, and chic boutique hotels. We have something to suit all tastes and budgets

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    Getting Here

    Aberdeen is well connected globally with its own international airport, railway station, ferry terminal and bus station

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    Getting Around

    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire can be easily explored by most modes of transport

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    Suggested Itineraries

    Check out our suggested itineraries and make the most of your trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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Plan your trip

Steeped in history and enclosed in majesty, coast and countryside, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire are waiting to be explored.

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Plan your trip

If you’re looking for some inspiration on which areas of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire to visit, we would recommend starting your visit by exploring the city. Famed for its dominating granite architecture, untouched city beach and lively festivals and events, the city is a perfect base for then venturing further into Aberdeenshire.

Expect powerful mountainous landscapes, majesty, outdoor adventure, Doric culture and long traditions in Royal Deeside. And if you’re more into rugged coastal lines, cliff edge ruins and spectacular sandscapes, a trip along the Aberdeenshire Coast will indulge you in some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery. 

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