Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Aberdeenshire
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Aberdeenshire are listed below.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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