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    Whisky

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

    Dunnottar Castle

    Castles

    Explore Aberdeenshire’s castles: there are more here per acre than anywhere else in the British Isles

    Cruden Bay Golf Club

    Golf

    With 55 courses to choose from, including two of the oldest in the world, Aberdeenshire is a golfing paradise

    The Creel Inn

    Food & Drink

    Full-flavoured, hearty and comforting world-famous food and drink. Some of the finest produce comes from this area

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    Festivals & Events

    Festivals and events are deeply rooted in our people and in our culture. Experience our ancient traditions and discover new ones

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    Outdoors

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

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    Aberdeen

    One of the most architecturally distinctive cities in Europe, a cosmopolitan and connected place by the sea

    Balmedie Beach

    Aberdeenshire & Banffshire Coast

    Discover the rugged Banffshire coast, described by National Geographic as “one of the world’s outstanding coastlines”

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    Royal Deeside

    Dive into the glens and ancient forests where Aberdeenshire meets the Cairngorms National Park

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    Museums & Galleries

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  • Eat + Drink
    Breakfast

    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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    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 and experience first-hand our unique Doric culture

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    Eat Local

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  • Plan your trip
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    Towns + Villages

    Discover Aberdeenshire, which is made up of some of Scotland’s most celebrated 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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    Tour Guides & Guided Tours

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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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    Touring routes and trails

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    Deals & Offers

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    Equipment Hire

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    Gift & Souvenir Shops

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

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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