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What's Aberdeenshire Known For. There is so much to do here – 33 castles to seek out and admire, five whisky distilleries to enjoy, over 50 golf courses to choose from and five ski resorts to test your ski and snow-boarding skills. If you like the hustle and bustle of a city then you can base yourself in Aberdeen itself.
Aberdeenshire (Scots: Aiberdeenshire; Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It takes its name from the historic county of Aberdeenshire, which had substantially different boundaries.
- Fettercairn Distillery
- Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle
- Footdee
- Brewdog Tour, Ellon
- *Lickleyhead Castle
- Slains Castle
- Bullers of Buchan
- Peterhead Prison
- Glenglassaugh Distillery
- Glendronach Distillery
Unlike distilleries on the likes of the North Coast 500in the Scottish Highlands, Fettercairn is small, intimate one so tour sizes are wee which means you get to ask lots of questions. Fettercairn uses its location well, positioned at the foot of the Cairngorms the distillery uses the fresh mountain water as an ingredient. 1. Distillery Rd, Fetterc...
The harbour town of Stonehaven is small town famous for its Hogmanay fireballs ceremony, fish and chips and also Dunnottar Castle. Dunnottar Castle is just one of the many castles near Aberdeen worth a visit. This is definitely one of the most popular northeast Castles because this iconic landmark sits out on a cliff over the choppy North Sea. The ...
Footdee or Fittie (postcodeAB11) as locals call it is a quaint wee fishing village close to Aberdeen Beach. It is normal to see visitors wandering the gardens and taking photos of the colourful doors and welcoming decor. Footdee gets its name from its location – at the foot of the River Dee. The same architect responsible for Balmoral Castle also d...
Things to do near Aberdeen don’t have to involve castles, promise! Brewdog is now an internationally renowned craft beer but did you know that it all kicked off in Aberdeenshire? This business started by two friends (and a dog) now employs over 1,000 people. Luckily for beer lovers, there isn’t just a tap room but also a Dog Walk brewery tour. Ther...
There is a reason that Lickleyhead Castle in Aberdeenshire is searched for often on Google, holidaymakers used to be able to book a room at this L shaped castle built in 1600. Not only this but Game of Thrones star, Rose Leslie (Ygritte), grew up here and there were rumours she was to marry Kit Harington (Jon Snow) here too but the wedding took pla...
Slains Castleis an interesting one for photographers because the ruin with big windows casts cool shadows in the afternoon light. Located on the coast of Aberdeenshire’s Cruden Bay, this 1597 castle ruin is free to access and is close to Bullers of Buchan. Did you know that it is said that Slains Castle inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula? You’ll see wh...
How have I’ve never heard about Bullers of Buchan? This collapsed sea cave is a striking attraction 25 miles outside of Aberdeen, five minutes’ drive from Slains Castle. I hear that there’s a great chance to see puffins here too (we weren’t lucky).
HM Convict Prison was a fully functioning prison which opened in 1888. Now closed, this building shares interesting stories in the form of audio tours which covers life in prison throughout the ages. Group toursare available from Wednesday through to Sunday. We did the audio tour which took around 1.5 hours. There is also a cafe on site. 1. Peterhe...
Glenglassaugh Distillery is an interesting one for whisky lovers because this distillery has been brought back into production after being mothballed in 1986. There are actually a variety of tours on offer including a taster and behind the scenes. 1. Forgue By Huntly AB54 6DB
GlenDronach is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and they’ve been making single malts for 200 years. You can find out more at the ‘Journey of Rediscovery’ daily tour. The tour lasts 45 minutes, taking you through the traditional whisky process and of course a sample of GlenDronach! 1. Forgue By Huntly AB54 6DB
May 22, 2019 · With 263 castles, 165 miles of dramatic coastline & one very famous Count (Dracula, that is) here is why you should visit Aberdeenshire. Have you fallen into the trap of heading straight to the west coast and bypassing much of Scotland’s east coast altogether?
Discover activities and attractions in Aberdeenshire including castles, museums, galleries, 165 miles of coast and majestic Royal Deeside!
From iconic landmarks by the sea such as the striking Dunnottar Castle to the eastern gateway of the Cairngorms, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is filled with a proud history, idyllic towns and villages, unforgettable foodie experiences, and much more.
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2 days ago · Aberdeenshire, council area and historic county of eastern Scotland. It projects shoulderlike eastward into the North Sea and encompasses coastal lowlands in the north and east and part of the Grampian Mountains in the west.
