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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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    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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In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire we come together to celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones into life. To really embrace and experience this special place, join in with an event or festival during your stay.

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Aberdeen Christmas Village

Festive Christmas village in Aberdeen's brand new civic space with an ice rink, ...

Thu Dec. 12 to Tue Dec. 31 at Broad Street

Bogus Brothers Party Night

Christmas party with three-course meal and drinks provided plus live music. Loo...

Fri Dec. 13, 2019 at Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel Spa

Breakfast with Santa

Santa's morning grotto with fun activities and gifts for kids. Get the little on...

Sat Dec. 14, 2019 at Cafe Ahoy

Royal Lochnagar Distillery Christmas Shopping Day

Shop for Christmas gifts and perfect tipples at this special shopping day, hoste...

Sat Dec. 14, 2019 at Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Afternoon Tea with Santa & Nana Claus

Sweet and savoury treats await you with plenty of delicious home baking Child...

Sat Dec. 14, 2019 at Fyvie Castle

Food and Farm Experience

Join a herd of pure Pedigree Highland Cattle every Sunday. Get up close and take...

Sun Dec. 15, 2019 at Lochton of Leyes

Craft Beer Tour

Come sample the delights of Aberdeen's craft beer scene on this tour exploring t...

Sun Dec. 15 to Sun Jan. 19 at Outside Marischal College

Let's Get Quizzical

Weekly pub quiz at BrewDog Peterhead. It's quiz time! Every Tuesday at 7:00PM....

Tue Dec. 17, 2019 at BrewDog Peterhead

Christmas Wine Tasting & Esker Gin Pop-Up

Need help choosing wines for the Christmas table? Were delighted to bring you a ...

Wed Dec. 18, 2019 at The Tippling House

The Greatest Party Night

Greatest Showman-themed party with PT Barnum cocktails, a live singer, a three-c...

Thu Dec. 19, 2019 at Meldrum House Hotel

Christmas with ABBA

Celebrate the festive season with all the best ABBA tunes, entertainment and a t...

Sat Dec. 21, 2019 at Beach Ballroom

Breakfast With Santa

Meet Santa and enjoy breakfast, games, activities, inflatable fun, and a gift to...

Tue Dec. 24, 2019 at Innoflate

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