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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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    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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Marian Clayden-Dressing Up Drum

Celebrating the artist who transformed psychedelic tie-dyed fabrics into a milli...

Mar. 30 - Nov. 17, 2018 11:00am — 4:00pm

Ten-minute talks

Pop in for pop-ups! Join our staff for informal insights into the Maritime Museu...

May. 2 - Dec. 14, 2018

View from the deck: Sue Jane Taylor

For over 30 years Sue Jane Taylor has been fascinated by Scotland’s offshore ind...

May. 5 - Oct. 28, 2018

Growing Up: different journeys

Newest exhibition in King’s Museum explores the process of growing up in differe...

Jun. 13 - Nov. 30, 2018 1:00pm — 4:30pm

The Equality Exhibition

The Equality Council UK presents an inspiring and informative exhibition around ...

Jul. 19, 2018 - Sep. 19, 2019 12:00pm — 5:00pm

The North Boats

An artwork collaboration!

Sep. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018

Laurence Stephen Lowry’s Canal and Factories

View a masterpiece by one of the most popular British artists of the twentieth c...

Sep. 7, 2018 - May. 12, 2019 11:00am — 4:00pm

Autumn Art Exhibition

New original Scottish fine art by Howard Butterworth & Mary Louise Butterworth. ...

Sep. 15 - Oct. 31, 2018 11:00am — 4:00pm

Across the Grain: Festival of Doric and Traditional Music

Please join us at our pilot festival celebrating our Doric distinctiveness and c...

Oct. 1 - Nov. 1, 2018

Scottish Diaspora Tapestry

Scotland's global legacy as it has never been seen before: stories from 34 count...

Oct. 8 - Nov. 10, 2018 10:00am — 4:00pm

DanceLive

Fear the creative... #DanceLive18

Oct. 11 - 27, 2018

Scotland's Early Silver

Discover the story of Scotland’s early silver, and how this precious metal helpe...

Oct. 12 - 17, 2018 11:00am — 4:00pm

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