For those who like their holiday to be adrenaline packed there are a variety of exciting and unusual sports to whet the appetite of even the most adventurous thrill seeker.
Mountain biking, hang-gliding, canoeing, off-road driving, rafting, shooting, stalking, diving and even tank driving...these are just a few of the activities which can be sampled. Many operators even provide introductory courses for the beginner or novice.
Snow Sports
Snow sports of all kind are well catered for with two of Scotland's five
ski areas found in the area. Whether you're a skier, snowboarder or cross-country enthusiast - at beginner, intermediate or advanced level - you're sure to find a facility to meet your winter sports needs.
Scotland's top ski centre, Glenshee, has become the top name in skiing in the UK, with a wide range of runs and high-spec equipment ready to hire.
The Lecht is a more compact centre, focussed on families, ideal for beginners, with Tomintoul as the nearest town. The ski and snowboard school is located beside the nursery tows and friendly and experienced instructors will make sure you enjoy and learn from your experience.
Activity at The Lecht is not just a winter experience. In the summer months many of the tows will take you to the summit for spectacular views over the Cairngorms. Look out also for the 'Deval Karts', tubing and summer skiing and boarding.
Instruction, equipment hire and refreshment facilities all operate during the skiing season. This period can be as early as December and sometimes continue to as late as April.
Information can be found here on
ice climbing.
You can find out more about the great
snowsports in Aberdeen City and Shire by visiting the VisitScotland Active website.