Aberdeenshire - Luxury Hotels, B&B, Inns, Attractions, Gardens, Museums, Galleries, Historic Houses, Restaurants, Spas, Golf Courses - Britain's Finest


Aberdeenshire - Luxury Hotels, B&B, Inns, Attractions, Gardens, Museums, Galleries, Historic Houses, Restaurants, Spas, Golf Courses - Britain's Finest are listed below. Aberdeenshire, home to Balmoral Castle, residence of the Queen and the Royal Family, Braemar home to the Highland Games, a couple of the many attractions well worth a visit. Aberdeen the award-winning Britain in Bloom...read more



Luxury Hotels in Aberdeenshire

The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa

North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The Marcliffe at Pitfodels Hotel and Spa is situated in 11 acres of wooded grounds and ideally positioned for visiting Scotland´s scenic North East. Many of... more



Small Hotels / Inns in Aberdeenshire

Balgonie Country House

Braemar Place, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Built in the early 1900s, Balgonie House lies on the outskirts of the village of Ballater in the heart of one of the most beautiful and... more

Kildrummy Castle Hotel

Kildrummy, by Alford, Aberdeenshire
Set in the breathtaking Grampian Highlands in Aberdeenshire, Kildrummy Castle Hotel enjoys an enviable location amongst some of the world’s most beautiful scenery. Located only 35... more

Loch Kinord Hotel

Ballater Road, Dinnet, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire
Warm and friendly, Loch Kinord Hotel boasts an ideal location from which to explore this historic and beautiful area. The tastefully decorated, well appointed bedrooms comprise... more

The Mariner Hotel

349 Great Western Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The Mariner Hotel is a family-run hotel located in a predominantly residential area in the West End of Aberdeen. The twenty five bedrooms and five large... more

Raeamoir House Hotel

Raemoir, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Raemoir House Hotel is undergoing a complete refurbishment with one of the most dramatic changes to take place being swapping over the dining room and the... more



Bed & Breakfast in Aberdeenshire

Easter Sluie

Banchory, Aberdeenshire
An extended traditional farmhouse with separate wing, Easter Sluie enjoys outstanding views over the Dee Valley. Accommodation comprises one twin and one double bedroom with a... more

Lonmay Old Manse

Lonmay, by Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
Lonmay Old Manse is a renovated Georgian manse set in its own grounds with a large walled garden. Lonmay offers high quality B&B where guests may... more

Lynturk Home Farm

Alford, Aberdeenshire
Come to Lynturk Home Farm B&B and unwind in a haven of tranquillity in this beautiful Georgian farmhouse built by Veronica´s McCombie ancestors of Aberdeen Angus... more

Warthill

Meiklewartle, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Turreted mansion house, ancestral seat of the Leslie family, Warthill is set in 250 acres of private parkland. The grounds afford magical walks amid mature trees... more



Museums / Art Galleries in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen Art Gallery

Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
One of the City´s most popular tourist attractions Aberdeen´s splendid Art Gallery houses an important fine art collection with particularly good examples of 19th, 20th and... more

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Shiprow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The City´s award-winning Maritime Museum brings the history of the North Sea to life. View displays and exciting exhibitions on the offshore oil industry, shipbuilding, fishing... more

Grampian Transport Museum Trust

Alford, Aberdeenshire
The Grampian Transport Museum Trust was formed in 1978 by a group of local enthusiasts. The displays and working exhibits trace the history of road travel... more



Historic Houses in Aberdeenshire

Castle Fraser

Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Castle Fraser, the most elaborate Z-plan castle in Scotland, was built between 1575 and 1636 by the 6th laird, Michael Fraser. One of the towers is... more

Crathes Castle

Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Crathes Castle, built in the 16th century, is an excellent example of an L-tower house of the period with four stories and an attic. King Robert... more

Drum Castle

Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The keep at Drum Castle is one of the three oldest tower houses surviving in Scotland. The original house was enlarged with the creation of a... more

Fyvie Castle

Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Fyvie Castle was once a royal stronghold, one of a chain of fortresses throughout medieval Scotland. The five towers are traditionally associated with the five successive... more

Haddo House

Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire
Haddo House was designed by William Adam for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen in 1732, but refurbished in the 1880s. The House elegantly blends crisp Georgian... more

Leith Hall

Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Leith Hall is a charming and intimate Scottish family home and the oldest parts date back to 1650. The house offers a unique insight into the... more

Provost Skene´s House

Guestrow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Dating from 1545, Provost Skene´s House now houses an attractive series of period room settings, recalling the elegant furnishings of earlier times. Visitors can see an... more



Gardens in Aberdeenshire

Brodie Castle

Brodie, Forres, Moray, Aberdeenshire
Brodie Castle, when wandering the gardens, troubled times seem distant indeed, with little to disturb this tranquil setting. In spring, the grounds are carpeted with a... more

Crathes Castle

Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Crathes Castle´s walled garden is really eight gardens, ranging from the formal to the modern. The massive yew hedges were planted as early as 1702, while... more

Drum Castle

Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Drum Castle with its Garden of Historic Roses is a remarkably peaceful corner. Based in the Walled Garden, built around 1780, it is divided into four... more

Leith Hall

Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire
Leith Hall gardens have year round interest including flowering trees and shrubs, roses, fruit, vegetables and ornamental grasses. In summer the zigzag herbaceous border and serpentine... more

Pitmedden

Ellon, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Pitmedden is a breath-taking 17th century garden featuring over 5 miles of box hedging arranged in intricate patterns to form six parterres, filled with some 40,000... more



Attractions in Aberdeenshire

Archaeolink Prehistory Park

Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire
Archaeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun. Travel 10,000 years in one... more

Keith & Dufftown Railway

Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Aberdeenshire
The Keith and Dufftown Railway is an eleven mile line linking the World´s Malt Whisky Capital, Dufftown, to the market town of Keith. The line, which... more



Spas in Aberdeenshire

The Marcliffe at Pitfodels Hotel & Spa

North Deeside Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The Marcliffe Spa offers a range of programmes designed to soothe and relax both the mind and body. A full consultation with a therapist will ensure... more



Restaurants in Aberdeenshire

Darroch Learg

Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
This family run Victorian country house hotel overlooks an area of outstanding natural beauty in Royal Deeside. There’s south facing views from the lovely conservatory restaurant... more



Golf Courses in Aberdeenshire

Cruden Bay Golf Club

Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire
Cruden Bay is a classic Scottish links in every way and at 6,395 yards, it is by no means long but don't be fooled into thinking... more

Duff House Royal Golf Club

Barnyards, Banff, Aberdeenshire
Duff House was planned by James Braid in 1910 before Alister Mackenzie redesigned it in 1923. It is a flat, beautifully manicured parkland course with little... more

Murcar Golf Club

Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Murcar has undergone alterations recently which has stretched the layout to 6,560 yards. Originally designed by Archie Simpson and revised by James Braid, it is located... more

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Originally known as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen, founded in 1780, the sixth oldest golf club in the world is a traditional out and back... more