City of Aberdeen – a striking city of granite offering a vibrant and cultural experience with a harbour boasting marine wildlife. The Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail – 165 miles of stunning coastline, beautiful beaches and seaside towns. Dunnottar Castle – an ancient fortress perched on a cliff-top. Balmoral Castle – the Royal Family’s summer home. The Cairngorms National Park – a breath-taking landscape including five of Scotland’s highest peaks.
Watched over by the Granite City itself, Aberdeen, the region slopes north from the Grampian Mountains to a magnificent coastline with the wild Rattray Head and secluded Charlestown beaches. On from the mountains we’ve a land of heather moors, forests and rivers…and castles. Visit Balmoral, the Queen’s summer home, Braemar with its world famous Braemar Gathering, the 13th century Drum Castle, with its Jacobean mansion and the fairy tale Craigievar Castle. See the dolphins and seals at the Scottish Dolphin Centre, [...]
Aberdeen Science Centre – Aberdeen: Science and discovery centre with over 50 hands-on interactive exhibits.
