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Aberdeenshire / Grampian Highlands
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast - Self Catering - Hotels & Castles
Ideal for touring the Castle and Whisky Trails
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Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
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SCOTLAND'S BEST B&Bs
Scotland's Best B&Bs is an organisation
with 96 members throughout Scotland.
All graded 4 or 5 Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland).
Members in Aberdeenshire include Ballater and Aboyne.
To see members of Scotland's Best B&Bs
please click here to visit their web site
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Moira and Alan Milne
Glendavan House
Dinnet
Aboyne
Aberdeenshire AB34 5LU
Tel: +44 (0)13398 81610
Email: info@glendavanhouse.com
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GLENDAVAN HOUSE
5 star luxury accommodation in a relaxed and informal setting.
Antique furniture & Victorian features combined with luxurious modern facilities.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
Lounge with satellite TV, books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. Honesty bar.
Former shooting lodge built in 1886
with 7 acres of natural pine woodland overlooking Loch Davan
(a protected bird sanctuary).
Frequent sightings of red squirrels, roe deer, otters and birds.
Set in Royal Deeside & the Cairngorms National Park.
Ballater 6 miles. Braemar 22 miles. Aberdeen 40 miles.
Choice of 3 individually styled suites and rooms.
All with digital TV, DVD player, CD player, radio,
WI-Fi Internet access, telephone, iron, hairdryer.
1 ground floor suite with feature king sized bed,
spacious bathroom with whirpool bath and shower,
elegant sitting room & real log fire, conservatory
with direct access onto the wooden decking area and bird garden.
1 first floor suite with 4-poster bedroom,
bathroom with free-standing bath & separate power shower,
sitting room with real log fire.
Views over woodlands and Loch Davan to the mountains.
1 first floor bedroom with twin beds (or superking double)
with seating area and mountain views. Private bathroom
with a huge Osbourne bath & separate power shower.
Full cooked breakfast served in the dining room
or Continental breakfast in bed. Vegetarians welcome.
B&B prices: from £50 - £70 per person (2 sharing)
Credit cards accepted. Instant online booking.
Open all year. No Smoking.
Click here for online brochure
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Struan Hall
Ballater Road
Aboyne AB34 5HY
Tel: 013398 87241
Email: struanhall@aol.com
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STRUAN HALL
Set in 2 acres of woodland garden.
Located in Aboyne which is situated
in a wooded valley on the banks of the River Dee.
30 miles from Aberdeen.
Perfect for touring Royal Deeside, castles,
distilleries, archaeological sites, etc.
4 bedrooms: 1 ensuite double, 2 ensuite twin,
and 1 single room with private bathroom.
All with TV, radio, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities.
No smoking throughout. 4 Star quality.
B&B £40 per person (2 sharing).
Discounts for stays of 3 nights or more.
Credit cards accepted.
Open all year.
Click here for online brochure
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Ruth and Sandy Taylor
The Schoolhouse
5 School Road
Newmachar
Aberdeen AB21 0WB
Tel: +44 (0)1651 862970
Email:
schoolhousebnb@aol.com
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THE SCHOOLHOUSE
Set in a rural village 4.5 miles from Aberdeen Airport.
4 miles from the city boundary of Aberdeen.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Discover Travel & Tours 'UK B&B of the Year 2004'.
Impressive granite house nearly 150 years old.
Large landscaped garden with beautiful collection of rose bushes.
Excellent home cooking and a warm welcome.
3 spacious bedrooms (1 single, 1 double/twin, 1 family)
all with private or ensuite facilities, TV, hairdryer, etc.
Free wireless internet connection.
B&B prices from £40 - £50 per person.
Debit/credit cards accepted
No smoking.
Ideal for visiting National Trust properties, stone circles, distilleries.
Fishing, cycle paths, coastal and hill walks are all nearby.
Pitmedden Garden: 11 miles. Crathes Castle: 24 miles.
7 miles from Balmedie Beach with beautiful stretches of sand dunes.
Click here for online brochure
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Denise & Trevor Jones
The Smiddy House
Glenkindie
Aberdeenshire AB33 8SS
Tel: 01975 641 216
Email: jones.thesmiddy@btinternet.com
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THE SMIDDY HOUSE
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Holder of Scotland's Best certificate.
Set in rural Aberdeenshire. 38 miles from Aberdeen.
Braemar 38 miles. Ballater 19 miles.
Ideal for castles, stone circles, historic homes and gardens.
Rooms: 1 double and 1 twin (both en suite).
B&B prices: £25 per person per night.
Single occupancy £30.
Open March - November.
No smoking.
Click here for online brochure
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Carole & Bruce Luffman
Auld Cummerton
Bellabeg
Strathdon AB36 8UP
Tel: 019756 51337
E-mail: info@auldcummerton.co.uk
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AULD CUMMERTON
Originally built in 1760, newly restored to a very high standard.
Luxurious accommodation with antiques and country furnishings.
Scottish Tourist Board 5 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
Home baking, home made bread, free range eggs & own spring water.
Woodland walks and mountain views.
Within Donside and the Cairngorms National Park.
Aberdeen 44 miles. Braemar 22 miles.
Inverness 66 miles. Aviemore 44 miles.
Perfect for the Castle and Whisky Trails.
Choice of 2 bedrooms, each with large ensuite shower.
1 double room with a Stuart period 4 Poster double bed with drapes.
1 room available as a twin or king size double.
Egyptian cotton bed linen, goose down duvets,
toiletries, bath robes, digital TV. Wi-Fi access.
Drawing room with maps and books.
B&B prices: from £45 per person (2 sharing)
Credit cards accepted. No children under 14.
Open April - October. No Smoking.
Click here for online brochure
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Mrs Ann Cartmell
The Croft
10 Institution Road
Elgin IV30 1QX
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1343 546 004
Email: thecroftelgin@hotmail.com
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THE CROFT
Charming Victorian town house set in 1 acre of gardens.
Short walk from Elgin town centre and cathedral.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars.
Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs.
Welcome Host award.
Recommended by Lonely Planet guidebook.
3 spacious bedrooms:
1 ensuite kingsize double, 1 ensuite kingsize twin/family,
1 single with private bathroom.
All with hospitality tray, colour TV,
clock radio, hairdryer and central heating.
Individually decorated to a high standard.
B&B prices: £35 - £38 per person.
No smoking.
Inverness 39 miles. Aberdeen 65 miles.
18 golf courses within a 30-minute drive.
50 miles from ski resort of Aviemore.
Click here for online brochure
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Self Catering Accommodation
Apartments in Aberdeen - click here
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Hillview
Glenlivet
Ballindalloch
Banffshire AB37 9DB
Contact Mark Scott
Tel: 07947754454 / 01250 872 481
Email: hillview@selfcatering-scotland.net
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HILLVIEW
Luxury cottage with countryside views.
Furnished to a high standard and ideal for family holidays.
Previously part of the Glenlivet Whisky Distillery.
Set in Glenlivet between the Ladder and Cromdale Hills
in the Cairngorms National Park.
30 minutes drive from Aviemore & Royal Deeside.
20 minutes from The Lecht ski resort.
20 minutes from the coast of Moray.
Ideal for fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding,
wildlife watching, exploring distilleries, castles, etc.
Accommodation for up to 12 people:
6 bedrooms (2 double, 3 twin and 1 with bunks).
3 bathrooms.
Large lounge, dining room, kitchen,
utility room and second lounge
Facilities include oil central heating,
2 large TVs with Freeview, stereo / CD player / radio,
large electric range cooker, microwave, dishwasher,
washing machine, fridge / freezer.
Free broadband access through WiFi.
Rental prices from £799 per week.
Short breaks sometimes available.
Online availability calendar.
Pets welcome (extra charge).
Click here for online brochure
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Mrs Cattanach
1 Conval Drive
Aberlour
Moray AB38 9PG
Tel: +44 (0)1651 851485
Email: w.cattanach1485@btinternet.com
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HOLLYBUSH HOUSE
Recently built house equipped to a high standard. Sleeps 8.
Countryside location overlooking the River Spey.
Situated near The Speyside Way.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, distilleries, castles, etc.
4 miles from Aberlour. Close to Ballindalloch Castle.
Elgin 19 miles. Aviemore 36 miles.
Inverness 55 miles. Aberdeen 60 miles.
Handy for winter skiing at Cairngorm or the Lecht.
4 large bedrooms: 2 twin and 2 double (2 ensuite)
Kitchen, dining room, lounge, bathroom, garage,
picnic table. No pets. Linen provided.
Prices from £600 per week.
Click here for online brochure
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Glenbardie
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
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GLENBARDIE
Large Victorian house on the edge Ballater. Sleeps 12.
Set in its own secluded walled garden.
Newly furnished and equipped to very high standards.
7 miles from Balmoral Castle.
6 bedrooms (3 double & 3 twin), 6 bathrooms.
Spacious sitting room with open fire.
Large dining room with open fire.
Living room/games room with pool table and open fire.
Well equipped kitchen with breakfast area.
Small tower room on the upper floor with spectacular views.
Central heating, payphone, Sky TV, VCR, DVD, CD,
microwave, dishwasher, freezer, larder fridge,
washing machine, tumble dryer, etc.
Prices from £757 per week
includes bed linen, towels, electricity..
Reductions for groups of 6 people.
Instant online booking.
1 dog welcome.
Click here for online brochure
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Delgatie Castle
Turiff
Aberdeenshire AB53 5TD
Coach house cottages also available
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SUITE AT DELGATIE CASTLE
Self catering suite in the north wing of historic Delgatie Castle
(home of the Clan Hay).
3 miles from Turriff. 37 miles north-west of Aberdeen.
Fishing can be arranged on the estate loch.
Symbister Suite with 3 bedrooms:
1 double with four-poster bed, 1 twin, 1 single.
Lounge and a unique kitchen/diner with barrel-vaulted ceiling.
TV, VCR, washing machine, tumble dryer, cooker, microwave, etc.
Private garden area.
Prices from £270 per week
includes bed linen, towels, electricity.
Short breaks available (minimum 2 nights).
Click here for online booking
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Booking Hotline: 0845 268 1383
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Cottages in Aberdeenshire
Wide choice of self catering properties ranging from 1 to 8 bedrooms.
Locations throughout Aberdeenshire & Royal Deeside
including Aberlour, Aboyne, Ballater, Banff, Braemar
Crovie, Glenlivet, Huntly, Keith
Web site with virtual tours and instant online booking.
Short breaks and late deals often available.
Click here for online brochure
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Hotel Accommodation - Castles & Country House Hotels
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Drumtochty Castle
Auchenblae
Aberdeenshire AB30 1TP
Tel: +44 (0) 1561 320 169
Fax: +44 (0) 1561 320 612
Email: ann.lowe@drumtochtyunlimited.com
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DRUMTOCHTY CASTLE
19th century castle hidden away in a wild woodland glen.
Located 30 miles south of Aberdeen. Stonehaven 12 miles.
Just 2 hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Available for private celebrations, corporate events and weddings.
Complete privacy and total luxury.
Drumtochty Beauty Salon offers various treatments, massage, etc.
The estate offers clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, fishing on private trout lochs,
herd of bison.
For golfers, St. Andrews and Carnoustie are less than an hour's drive away.
Full wedding planning service.
Tailor-made packages can include a pipe band, fireworks, vintage cars.
Wedding ceremonies can be held inside the castle, in the grounds or by the loch.
Alternatively, the fairytale church of St. Palladius is a short carriage ride away.
The magnificent ballroom can cater for a banquet for 130.
Winner in the 2006 VOWs awards (Voted Outstanding Wedding Supplier).
Accommodation at the castle for up to 22 people
in luxurious, individually designed bedrooms.
An additional 58 guests can be accommodated on the estate.
Click here for online brochure
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Andrew & Jenny Cox
Loch Kinord Hotel
Dinnet
near Ballater
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire AB34 5JY
Tel: +44 (0)1339 885229
Fax: +44 (0)1339 887007
Email: hotel@lochkinord.com
Self catering log cabins also available.
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LOCH KINORD HOTEL
Personally run country hotel built in the late 1800's.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Set in lovely countryside between Ballater and Aboyne
in the heart of Royal Deeside. 35 miles from Aberdeen.
Member of Scotland's Personal Hotels.
Ideal for golf, fishing, hill walking, shooting, stalking,
ski-ing, off-road driving.
Popular restaurant, lounge, whisky bar & log fires.
AA Red Rosette award for excellent cuisine.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
19 ensuite bedrooms: single, double, twin, family rooms.
All with telephone, satellite TV, trouser press,
hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tartan fabrics.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Ground floor rooms available.
Honeymoon suite with 4-poster, lounge and whirlpool bath.
B&B prices from £47.50 per person.
Check web site for late deal prices.
Child rates available.
February - April: Sunday night free if staying Friday & Saturday.
May - October: 7 nights for price of 5.
Special offers & short breaks available.
Open for Christmas and New Year.
Click here for online brochure
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Norwood Hall Hotel
Garthdee Road
Cults
Aberdeen AB15 9FX
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NORWOOD HALL HOTEL
Victorian mansion built in 1887 on the site of the 15th century Pitfodels Castle.
Set in 7 acres of private woodland.
Luxury accommodation with oak staircase, log fires,
stained glass and ornately decorated walls and ceilings.
Perfect venue for special occasions or romantic breaks.
Only 3 miles from Aberdeen city centre.
20 minutes drive from Aberdeen airport.
Choice of 37 ensuite bedrooms
including deluxe suites and 4-poster bedrooms.
All with satellite TV, direct dial telephone, Internet access,
trouser press, hairdryer, iron & ironing board, hospitality tray.
24 hour room service.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. AA 4 Stars.
Restaurant with AA Red Rosette and team of award-winning chefs.
Private dining suites available for special celebrations and functions.
Library with traditional oak panelling and log fire.
B&B prices from £50 per person.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Kildrummy Castle Hotel
Kildrummy
Alford
Aberdeenshire AB33 8RA
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KILDRUMMY CASTLE HOTEL
Victorian mansion house in a peaceful location.
Set in gardens and woodland near the ruins of Kildrummy Castle.
Approximately 10 miles from Alford
off the Huntly - Ballater road (A97).
Close to golf courses, horse riding, distilleries, fishing, etc.
40 minutes drive from Aberdeen airport.
45 minutes drive from Aberdeen city centre.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
Elegant restaurant, lounge bar, antiques,
and many original features such as
wall tapestries, oak panelling, hand carved staircase, etc.
Friendly staff.
Choice of 16 ensuite bedrooms
all with TV, telephone, hairdryer.
Wi-Fi in public areas.
B&B prices from £57.50 per person.
Instant online booking.
Dinner available from £25.50 per person.
Click here for online brochure
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Ardoe House
South Deeside Road
Blairs
Aberdeen AB12 5YP
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ARDOE HOUSE HOTEL & SPA
Luxury country retreat in a 19th century mansion house
(inspired by Balmoral Castle).
Set in 30 acres of parkland with magnificent views across the River Dee.
Located 3 miles outside Aberdeen.
Leisure Club & Spa with pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath, gym,
beauty salons and tennis courts.
Restaurant with AA red rosette. AA 4 stars.
Lounge bar with bar meals.
Whisky bar and drawing room with open fires.
Carved staircases, fireplaces & wood panelling.
109 individually styled, spacious bedrooms
with antique furnishings, TV, WiFi,
telephone, hairdryer. 24-hour room service.
B&B prices from £55 per person.
Online booking
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Euan and Susan Cameron
The Station Hotel
Seafield Street
Portsoy
Aberdeenshire AB45 2QT
Tel: 01261 842327
Fax: 01261 842975
Email: enquiries@stationhotelportsoy.co.uk
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THE STATION HOTEL
Cosy traditional 'village inn' style hotel with friendly personal service.
Located in the heart of the old fishing town of Portsoy.
50 minutes drive from Aberdeen Airport.
Inverness 65 miles. Elgin 27 miles.
Golf breaks can be arranged (with transport if required).
Possible day trips include the Castle Trail, Whisky Trail,
North East Coastal Trail (sandy beaches, cliffs and
picturesque harbours such as Cullen, Buckie, Banff, MacDuff).
Speyside, Deeside and the Cairngorms are all within each reach.
Pony trekking, bird watching, walking, cycling, fishing.
14 bedrooms (double twin, family, triple).
All with ensuite bathroom, TV and tea & coffee making facilities.
Some with sea views.
Children welcome.
Restaurant serving local fresh produce. Lounge bar.
B&B prices: £40 per person (2 sharing).
Family room from £95 per night.
Dinner, B&B special breaks:
£89 for 2 nights / £129 for 3 nights / £159 for 4 nights.
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Hilton Craigendarroch
Braemar Road
Ballater
Aberdeenshire AB35 5XA
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HILTON CRAIGENDARROCH HOTEL
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hotel.
Country house & family resort set on the edge of Ballater
near the River Dee. 8 miles from Balmoral Castle.
A year-round mountain getaway.
Oak panelled hallway and library.
Elegant restaurant. Lounge bar with log fire.
The Club House serves light meals with special Children's Menus.
Live entertainment for families.
Leisure facilities include 2 swimming pools, spa bath, sauna,
steam room, fitness suite, games room, snooker, squash, tennis courts.
Health and beauty spa.
Children's adventure playground, activity club during school holidays.
75-metre dry ski slope.
45 bedrooms (single, double, twin, family, triple)
Room facilities include TV, Sony PlayStation,
hairdryer, iron, clock radio, tea/cofee.
Deluxe bedrooms have a balcony with mountain views.
Suites have a balcony, living room & whirlpool bath.
B&B prices from £47 per person.
Child rates.
Frequent special offers
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Hilton Aberdeen Treetops
161 Springfield Road
Aberdeen AB15 7AQ
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HILTON ABERDEEN TREETOPS HOTEL
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Hotel.
10 minutes drive from the centre of Aberdeen.
Suitable for business guests, families and holidaymakers.
Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym.
2 outdoor tennis courts and beauty salon.
Bar Bacoa cafe / restaurant.
Full conference facilities and numerous function suites.
120 bedrooms (single, double, twin, family, triple)
including 8 luxury business bedrooms.
Room facilities include TV, Sony PlayStation,
large bathroom, seating area with sofa,
hairdryer, iron, clock radio, tea/cofee.
Wireless broadband internet access.
24 hour room service.
B&B prices from £62.50 per person.
Room only rates available.
Dinner, B&B packages.
Frequent special offers
Instant online booking.
Click here for online brochure
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Compare prices for discount hotel rates in Aberdeen & Grampian:
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ACTIVITIES & TOURS
Scotland Made Easy can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests, budget and time available. They will book you into recommended accommodation where you are assured of quality, comfort and hospitality - usually in 4 star B&Bs in Scottish homes. Optional 'specials' include a night in a castle, church, lighthouse, country mansion, etc. 'Themed Tours' available such as the Castle & Whisky Trail, standing stones, golf, etc.
Whether you have already decided which places you want to visit
or if you haven't a clue where to start,
Scotland Made Easy
will advise and take care of all the planning for you.
An interesting starting point is the Archaeolink prehistory park.
Clansandcastles.com
Accommodation reservations for castles, inns & country houses.
Itinerary planning and advice for self-drive tours (with car hire if required).
Private tour guides and clan lands research.
Highland Journeys
Run by Nicola Fraser with a luxury 6-seater vehicle taking small groups (2 - 6) on personally guided tours.
Departures from Aberdeen. Itineraries can include distilleries, stone circles, Balmoral & Crathes Castle.
Castle Tours
Choice of sightseeing tours: either scheduled day tours (4 - 8 people),
or tailor-made, private guided tours.
Departures from Inverness and Aberdeen to explore Speyside, the north east coast and the Highlands.
Itineraries feature distilleries and castles, as well as gardens, wildlife, Highland Games, etc.
Accommodation booking, airport transfers, fieldsports, boat trips can also be arranged.
In addition to the Castle & Whisky Trails, Aberdeenshire
is one of the richest areas for standing stones and ancient monuments - so much so that there is now a 'Stone Circle Trail'.
Check out the official guide by Aberdeenshire council.
Aberdeen Car Hire
Bespoke Highland Tours works in conjunction with established car rental firm Arnold Clark
to offer hire cars and people carriers. Pick up points include Aberdeen city centre and airport.
Click here for Prices, Photos & Quotation Request
For something special, check out Gran Turismo.
They have a range of sports cars, classic cars and luxury vehicles for hire.
Chauffeur available on request. Ideal for romantic breaks.
Self-drive tours can be customised. Accommodation in friendly country mansions.
CASTLES
Beautiful castles to visit in this area include Dunnottar (pictured above), Crathes, Craigievar, Drum, Fraser and more....
visit the
Scottish Castles web site for more ideas.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Braemar and Ballater walks
ACTIVITY SCOTLAND
The country's association of activity holiday providers has many members in the
Aberdeenshire and Grampian region offering a wide range of activities including hiking, mountaineering, skiing, cycling, canoeing, etc.
VIDEOS, BOOKS & MAPS
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Videos of local castles including:
Fyvie Castle - said to be one of the most splendid castles in Scotland.
Craigievar Castle - a real fairytale building.
Castle Fraser - impressive castle now owned by the National Trust for Scotland
Glamis Castle - birthplace of the Queen Mother.
Click here.....
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Aberdeen and Royal Deeside Walks
Pathfinder walking guide with walks for all abilities.
Each walk features an easy-to-follow route description, fascinating background & historical detail, and recommendations for points of interest & highlights. Colour maps by the official Ordnance Survey.
Available from
Amazon UK
Colour Street Map of Aberdeen
Buy online from Amazon.co.uk
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