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Local Attractions
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STB 4 Star Visitor
Attraction.
Prehistory Park, Oyne, Insch, AB52 6QP
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Bennachie Forest
Forestry Commission
visitor centre
Near Inverurie
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Brandsbutt Symbol Stone
An early Pictish
symbol stone, with an ogham inscription
About 1m NW of Inverurie off the A96
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Castle Fraser
Part of the National Trust
for Scotland, this is the largest and most elaborate of Scottish
castles built on the Z plan design, plus walled gardens and
parkland
Inverurie AB51 7LD
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Crathes
Castle
One of the most superb castles in Scotland:
NTS
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Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
The
oldest intact building in the care of the National Trust for
Scotland, Drum Castle was, from 1323 to 1975, the home of the
Irvine family
Drumoak, By Banchory AB31 5EY
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Forvie National Nature Reserve
This huge
area of sand dunes and coastal heath lies next to the Ythan
Estuary
Twelve miles north of Aberdeen, through Newburgh off the A975
road
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Fyvie Castle
Ghosts, legends and folklore
are all woven into the tapestry of Fyvie Castle’s 800-year
history
Turriff AB53 8JS. National Trust Scotland
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Gregory Green's Grotto
Ceramic Painting
Studio. Come along to paint and have fun or just enjoy a "fly and a
piece" in our studio. The Bothy, Forresterhill Farm,
Oldmeldrum, AB51 0BS
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Pitmedden Garden
It’s hard to imagine a
garden today being planted on such an extravagant scale. The heart
of the property is the formal walled garden originally laid out in
1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. The garden is under the care of the
National Trust for Scotland
Ellon AB41 7PD
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Slains
Castle
Spooky ruined castle standing on the cliff
edge
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Storybook Glen
A magical world of
make-believe and fun for children of all ages, set amidst 28 acres
of spectacular scenic beauty on Royal Deeside.
Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5FT
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Tolquhon Castle
This 3 Star Castle
is part of Historic Scotland. Noted for its highly ornamented
gatehouse, Tolquhon is one of the most picturesque of the castles
in the Grampian countryside.
24km north of Aberdeen on the A920
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Eating & Drinking
Olive Tree
Cuisine - European,
Italian
32 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YF
01224 208877
De Vinci's
Cuisine -Italian
106 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen, AB15 4UP
01224 322847
Number 1 Bar Brasserie
Cuisine -
Scottish
1 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1XL
01224 611909
Jimmy Chung's
Cuisine - Chinese
393 Great Western Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6NY
01224 329329
Little Italy UK Ltd
Cuisine -
Italian
79 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6BR
01224 572240
Shahbaaz Tandoori Restaurant
Cuisine -
Indian
19 Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TX
01224 641786
Chicago Rock Cafe
Cuisine - American
431 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6DA
01224 595232
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La Tasca
Cuisine - Spanish
349 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BT
01224 212001
Filling Station
Cuisine - American
254-254a Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TN
01224 638631
Carriages
Brentwood Hotel, 101 Crown
Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6HH.
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The Grill
Famous Aberdeen Pub, established
in 1870 with a selection of over 350 whiskies.
213 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BA.
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Old Mill Inn
South Deeside Road,
Maryculter, Aberdeen, AB12 5FX.
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City
Aberdeen Art Gallery
STB 3 Star Attraction.
Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FQ
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Aberdeen Maritime Museum
STB 5 Star
Attraction.
Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY.
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Aberdeen Quest
An overview of all of the
museums the city has to offer. Take a journey through the museum
collections and see what wonders you can find!
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Blairs Catholic Museum
The history of
Catholicism in Scotland.
South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen AB12 5YQ.
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Gordon Highlanders Museum
A glimpse into
life in the Regiment and in Aberdeenshire.
St Lukes, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7XH.
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The Mall Shopping Centre
Situated in the
heart of the city.
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Provost Skene's House
STB 3 Star
Attraction. 16th century town with an attractive series of period
room settings.
Guestrow, Aberdeen AB10 1AS.
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Satrosphere Science Centre
The Tramsheds,
179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen AB24 5TU.
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St Machar’s Cathedral Transepts
The nave
and towers of the Cathedral remain in use as a church, and the
ruined transepts are in care. In the south transept is the fine
tomb of Bishop Dunbar, 1532. The Cathedral is in the care of
Historic Scotland.
In Old Aberdeen.
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The Tolbooth Museum
One of the oldest
buildings in Aberdeen.
Castle Street, Aberdeen.
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Groups
Cadonas Amusement Park
Home to a wide range of rides and attractions
including 3 roller coasters and a white water log fume. The Big
Wheel offers fantastic panoramic views of Aberdeen.
Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5NS
Tel: 01224 595910
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MacDuff Marine Aquarium
Features marine life from the Moray Firth in a
variety of exciting and innovative exhibits. The aquarium’s central
exhibit, which displays a living kelp reef, is the only one of its
kind in Britain.
11 High Shore, Macduff, AB44 1SL
Tel: 01261 833 369
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Sunset Boulevard Bowling
The ultimate indoor entertainment centre with
something for everybody including 26-lane bowling, Ceasers Emporium
for gaming machines and the ever-popular Super Dodgems Rambos
Adventureland.
Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, AB24 5NS
Tel: 01224 595910
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Walking
Moderate walks
Cruden Bay and Bullers of Buchan
A
moderate walk through Cruden Bay curving along the top of cliffs to
Slains Castle.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 60
metres/198 feet
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River Don, Beach and Old Aberdeen
Enjoy an
intriguing walk around Scotland's third city and its beach.
Distance: 10.5km/6.5 miles Duration: 1½ hours Height Gain: 30
metres/99 feet
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Elrick Hill, Aberdeenshire
Enjoy a circular walk with a splash of colour and sculpture en
route.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 50 metres/165
feet
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Dunnottar Woods and Castle
Starting in the
centre of Stonehaven, this circular walk leads to Dunnottar
Castle.
Distance: 7km/4.4miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 70
metres/231 feet
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Ferryhill and the Bridge of Dee
From the
heart of Aberdeen's centre to what was once the city's southern
boundary.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 2 hours
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Banchory - Scolty Hill - Banchory
A
popular walk for both locals & tourists alike, from Banchory to
the top of Scolty Hill.
Distance: 6.44km/4.03miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 250
metres/825 feet
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Longer Walks
Aberdeen to Peterculter
A linear walk along the route of the old Deeside railway
line.
Distance: 11km/6.9miles Duration: 2 1/2 hours Height Gain: 10
metres/33 feet
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Footdee - Seaton Park - Old Aberdeen -
Footdee
A town walk combining beach, riverbank,
parkland and historic buildings.
Distance: 15.5km/9.7miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 10
metres/33 feet
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Aberdeen - Cults - River Dee Walk
This is
a peaceful riverside walk along the banks of the River Dee in
Aberdeen.
Distance: 10.5km/6.6miles Duration: 2 1/4 hours Height Gain: 10
metres/33 feet
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Banchory - Crathes Castle - Banchory
A gentle walk along a former railway line.
Distance: 15km/9.4miles Duration: 4 hours Height Gain: 40
metres/132 feet
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Long Distance Routes
The Formartine and Buchan Way
This Way
runs north from Aberdeen to Peterhead and Fraserburgh along an old
railway.
Distance: 86km/53 miles Duration: 5 days Height Gain: 200
metres/660 feet
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Disclaimer: All
walking routes are hosted on external sites, therefore SYHA can
hold no responsibility towards their accuracy. SYHA would also like
to acknowledge the British
Mountaineering Council Participation Statement: "The BMC
recognises that climbing and mountaineering are activities with a
danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these
activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be
responsible for their own actions".
Active & Adventure
Deeside Activity Park
- Clay shooting
- Kart racing
- Off road driving
- Quad biking
- Archery
- Rock climbing
- Orienteering
- Mountain biking
Deeside Activity Park, Dess, Aboyne, Royal Deeside, AB34
5BD
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Mountain Bound
- Rock climbing
- Scrambling
- Winter Skills
- Telemark Skiing
1 Old Stables Courtyard, Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire,
AB35 5PL
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Mountain biking
Kirkhill
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Pitfichie
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Wildlife
Woodland Birds, red squirrel, roe deer, buzzard, bats,
dragonfly, amphibians, eider duck, geese, guillemot, razorbill,
kittiwake, fulmar, herring gull, puffin, shag, waders.
Forvie National Nature Reserve
This huge area
of sand dunes and coastal heath lies next to the Ythan
Estuary
Twelve miles north of Aberdeen, off A975
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Bennachie
short walks, full day mountain
experiences and wildlife spotting
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Blackhall Forest
Waymarked walks circling
the heart of the forest. Terrific views, peace and tranquillity to
watch the wildlife.
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Fowlsheugh
Dramatic cliffs packed with
breeding seabirds in the spring and summer
3 miles south of Stonehaven, Aberdenshire