Aberdeenshire Travel Guide

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A coastal castle on a rocky cliff overlooking the sea.
A coastal castle on a cliff overlooking the sea.
A coastal castle on a grassy cliff overlooking the sea.
A coastal path with cliffs and a sea view.
A coastal landscape with a castle on a grassy hill, rocky shore, and wildflowers.

Popular cities in Aberdeenshire

A historic square with a prominent tower, a decorative fountain, and traditional buildings.
Aberdeen
Known for Shopping, Business and Ports
Get away to Aberdeen! Enjoy the university life, castle and museums.

Reasons to visit

  • Union Square Shopping Centre
  • University of Aberdeen
  • Aberdeen Harbour
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A mountainous landscape with a winding path, a small stream, and a bridge.
Ballater
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Bars
Come to quaint Ballater and enjoy its bars, golf and wildlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Balmoral Castle
  • Glenshee Ski Centre
  • Braemar Castle
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A rocky coastline with a lighthouse on a small island.
Peterhead
Known for Golf, Budget and Swimming
Experience quaint Peterhead: its marina, golf, art and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Cruden Bay Golf Club
  • Aden Country Park
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A stone wall with a person walking through a rural landscape.
Inverurie
Known for Friendly people, Bars and Golf
Come to upscale Inverurie and enjoy its golf, bars and gardens.

Reasons to visit

  • Bennachie Centre
  • Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle
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A coastal landscape with a castle on a grassy cliff overlooking the sea.
Stonehaven
Known for Ports, Castle and Historical
Come to romantic Stonehaven and enjoy its castle, history and sunrises.

Reasons to visit

  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Stonehaven Tolbooth
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A coastal town with a prominent tower overlooking the sea.
Banff
Known for Relaxing, Small town and Ports
Come to relaxing Banff and enjoy its culture, boating and festivals.
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Stay near popular Aberdeenshire attractions

A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.

Balmoral Castle

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Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
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