Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Aberdeenshire
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Aberdeenshire? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Aberdeenshire to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Crathes Castle (Historic House)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The ancient Horn of Leys was presented by Bruce to the family as a symbol of his gift. Some of the castle rooms retain original painted... more
Raemoir House Hotel (Restaurant)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Start with Breast of Wood Pigeon in Puff Pastry with spinach and Puy Lentils or a Hot Smoked Salmon Tian with Red Onion and Caper Relish... more
Easter Sluie (Bed & Breakfast)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Breakfast includes fresh local produce including free range eggs, sausages from the local butcher and homemade bread. A range of excellent pubs and restaurants are found... more
Loch Kinord Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
Ballater Road, Dinnet, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire
There is also a 4-poster room with adjoining sauna and Jacuzzi. The restaurant exudes a peaceful, elegant atmosphere and cheery staff serve you the best in... more
Cruden Bay Golf Club (Golf Course)
Aulton Road, Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire
The 550 yard 13th is a great par five at 550 yards followed by another great driving hole at 14 and 18 is an excellent finishing... more
Malmaison Brasserie (Restaurant)
49/53 Queens Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The Home Grown and Local set lunch and dinner menu highlights produce from local suppliers with dishes such as local vegetable, potato and arran truckle cheddar... more
Fyvie Castle (Historic House)
Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
The oldest part dates from the 13th century, and an air of mystery is created by the ghosts and legends associated with it. A rich portrait... more
Darroch Learg Hotel & Restaurant (Restaurant)
Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Dishes range from a daring tortellini Arboath Smokie (smoked haddock) with roasted sea scallops, Sauterne sauce and curry oil to the more traditional roast saddle of... more
Aikenshill House (Bed & Breakfast)
Aikenshill, Foveran, by Newburgh, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Ideally located for exploring the NE of Scotland. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the house offers a contempory feel to a traditional building, with four... more
Murcar Links Golf Club (Golf Course)
Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
There can be some wicked bounces off the crumpled fairways and there are burns and the odd blind shot to contend with. The signature hole is... more
Silver Darling (Restaurant)
Pocra Quay, North Pier, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Inspired by the “fresh, French” cooking of his mother, Dejean serves a seasonally-led, ever-changing menu of fish seafood dishes (though there are non-seafood options available) made... more
Duff House Royal Golf Club (Golf Course)
Barnyards, Banff, Aberdeenshire
The emphasis is placed on natural beauty rather than artificial features. There are no steep hills on the undulating fairways and few blind approach shots... more
Drum Castle (Garden)
Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The tea and floribunda roses seen today are the products of years of hybridising. Seven groups of roses are featured, from the historic Gallica group to... more
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (Golf Course)
Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The next eight snake through towering sand dunes and run parallel to the shore. The tougher more exposed back nine on a high plateau, with breathtaking... more
Drum Castle (Historic House)
Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The castle was lived in, until 1975, for over 650 years by the Irvine family. Inside the house are an excellent collection of portraits and good... more
Balwarren Croft (Bed & Breakfast)
Ordiquhill, Cornhill, Banff, Aberdeenshire
Guests may use the large sunny sitting room in the evenings. Delicious breakfasts with homemade jams, chutneys and marmalade... more
The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa (Hotel)
North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
The Conservatory restaurant serves breakfast, lunch (outside in summer) and dinner. Choose from over 400 wines from the wine cellar or more than 100 malt whiskies... more
Raemoir House Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The 3 star hotel has also been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its innovative cooking and the indulgent Champagne Afternoon Teas by the fire are a... more
The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa (Spa)
North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Treatments include Essie, Bare Escentuals and MD Formulations. Essie has won over 40 Allure Best of Beauty Awards, as well as In Style's Best Beauty Buys... more
Pitmedden (Garden)
Ellon, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
With over 80 varieties of apple trees there is a spectacular show of blossom and scent in the spring. During September you can buy the fruits... more
Warthill (Bed & Breakfast)
Meiklewartle, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Ideally situated in the heart of Aberdeenshire for the Castle and Whisky Trails, also standing stones, golf, pony trekking, walking, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and quad... more
Brodie Castle (Garden)
Brodie, Forres, Moray, Aberdeenshire
The National Trust for Scotland is working to identify, propagate and distribute them more widely. Explore the sheltered woodland walks with the abundant rhododendrons and stroll... more
PURE Spa (Spa)
1st Floor, Union Square Shopping Centre, Guild Square, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Offering 11 treatment rooms, a nail bar and pedicure bar, relaxation room, infra-red sauna and a rasul. A full range of beauty treatments and spa therapies... more
Haddo House (Historic House)
Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire
On display is a superb collection of portraits by Pompeo Batoni, William Mosman and the `Castles of Aberdeenshire´ series by James Giles. Haddo is noted for... more
Lynturk Home Farm (Bed & Breakfast)
Alford, Aberdeenshire
Veronica and John are a relaxed informal couple who love to welcome you into their easy going home and ply you with massive breakfasts and Veronica´s... more
Seatown of Cullen Holiday Cottages (Self Catering)
125 &127, Seatown of Cullen, Cullen, Aberdeenshire
Dolphins are often seen passing by and Cullen itself is famous for its quality of ice cream... more
The Green Inn (Restaurant)
9 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Starters include light, interesting dishes like salad of west coast crab, jellied crab essence, lovage vichyssoise, while main courses offer robust combinations like seared saddle of... more
Aberdeen Maritime Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Shiprow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
View displays and exciting exhibitions on the offshore oil industry, shipbuilding, fishing and clipper ships then visit the museum shop and licensed Leading Lights Café... more
Macduff Marine Aquarium (Attraction / Activity)
11 High Shore, MacDuff, Aberdeenshire
Other displays include an estuary exhibit, splash tank, rock pools, deep reef exhibit, ray pool and touch pools. There are talks, videos and feeding shows throughout... more
Eat on the Green (Restaurant)
Udny Green, Ellon, Aberdeenshire
He mixes local produce with his innovative flair for modern Mediterranean flavours, producing dishes like in Arbroath smokie, leek and basil fish cake on wilted spinach... more
Grampian Transport Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Alford, Aberdeenshire
The museum's displays, exhibitions & working exhibits trace the history of road travel & transport in the Grampian area & new for 2012 will be a... more
Leith Hall (Garden)
Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire
From the top of the garden there are spectacular views of the surrounding hills. Take one of the three way marked walks through the mixed woodland... more
Deeside Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
45 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
The nine bedrooms include two easy access ground floor rooms and a canopied four-poster bed for those romantic escapes! The restaurant offers modern Scottish cooking in... more
Kildrummy Castle Hotel (Small Hotel / Inn)
Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire
The hotel in itself is architecturally impressive, and this is fully supported by the exceptionally attentive service and fine dining experience on offer to all guests.... more
Castle Fraser (Historic House)
Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
The castle contains many Fraser family portraits, including one by Raeburn, and fine 18th and 19th century carpets, curtains and bed hangings. One of its most... more
Crathes Castle (Garden)
Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Most famous of all are the June Borders, two lavish beds of herbaceous colour with the castle itself as a backdrop. Follow one of the marked... more
Provost Skene´s House (Historic House)
Guestrow, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Visitors can see an intriguing series of religious paintings in the Painted Gallery, changing fashions in the Costume Gallery and enjoy a light snack in The... more
Banchory Lodge (Hotel)
Dee Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
The bedrooms are traditionally decorated and furnished many having river views. The hotel bar is dominated by an ornately carved oak counter complimenting original paintings and... more