Magnificent castles and gardens, highland adventure, dramatic coastline, a land of pride and promise, discover for yourself the best that Scotland has to offer, here in its North-East corner.

What do you want to do? If it’s something for the kids why not visit Storybook Glen (Aberdeen), Macduff Marine Aquarium or the Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool.

Sticking to Aberdeen? The city has a wide variety of attractions to tempt visitors, with venues including the Lemon Tree (said to be Aberdeen’s all year festival fringe), Duthie Park Winter Gardens, Gordon Highlanders Museum, Satrosphere or Codona's Beach Amusement Park (for the kids honest!).

Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool - A great family day out

Head out into the Aberdeenshire countryside and delve into Scotland's Castle Country. Why not include the striking Crathes Castle and its neighbour Craigievar Castle – both with magnificent painted ceilings? Take in Castle Fraser with its historic furnishings, paintings and fine embroidery and of course, one of Scotland’s most famous castles, Dunnottar, a dramatic clifftop ruin located south of Stonehaven. Find out more about five great trails.

Castle Fraser

Whisky lovers will want to head for Moray were some of the World's most famous malts are produced. Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, Benromach and Glen Grant are just some of the few you can sample! Whilst in the region be sure to visit the splendid Elgin Cathedral, Baxters of Speyside or the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre (Spey Bay).

Discover magnificent castles and gardens, wildlife galore, museums, distilleries, art galleries and championship golf courses...there is a lot to see and do...all we need is your time!

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