To Do & See in Aberdeenshire & Moray area
This is the area located on the North Eastern elbow of Scotland to the east of the Scottish Highlands and to the north of Perthshire and Angus. The main city is of course Aberdeen, while its many golf courses include Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Murcar and Moray Old. The many attractions and places of interest include:
Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen
Overlooking the city harbour, the museum presents the history of Aberdeen’s shipping and fishing past. Using models, real equipment and computer displays, the exhibitions bring the North Sea experience to life and visitors can discover what it’s like to live and work on a massive oil platform in the North Sea. Phone: + 44 1224 337700
Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
The museum offers an interpretation of 20th century estate life through an audiovisual programme, reconstructed houses and costumed guides. The region’s farming life over 200 years is highlighted in the “Weel Vrocht Grun” (well worked ground) exhibition by use of dioramas, soundtrack and film. Phone: + 44 1771 622906
Archaeolink Prehistory Park, Oyne, Aberdeenshire
An interesting visitor centre, the indoor elements include a film presentation, which takes visitors on a journey through time to meet their ancestors, while outside, a series of reconstructions based on archaeological evidence from the area, form a path through Prehistory. Phone: + 44 1464 851500
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Ballindalloch Castle, Ballindalloch, Moray
Known as the Pearl of the North, Ballindalloch is one of the most beautiful castles in Scotland. Boasting a splendid setting, this is one of the few privately owned castles to have been lived in continuously by its original family. Phone + 44 1807 500206
Balmoral Castle, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
Balmoral has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since 1852 and offers exhibitions in the castle itself, though many rooms are not open to the public. The formal gardens cover 3 acres and are worth a visit. Phone + 44 1339 742534
Balvenie Castle, Dufftown, Moray
Dating from the 13th century, this ruined courtyard castle was originally the seat of the Comyn family. Occupied by the Jacobites after the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689, the castle fell into ruin after the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Visitors to the castle have included Mary Queen of Scots and King Edward I. Phone + 44 1316 688800
Banchory Museum, Banchory, Aberdeenshire
Celebrating the life and works of local composer James Scott Skinner, the museum also features displays on 19th century tartans, the natural history of Deeside and Royal commemorative china. Phone: + 44 1771 622906
Braemar Highland Heritage Centre, Braemar, Aberdeenshire
Situated in the beautiful Highland village of Braemar, this heritage centre provides an informative journey through Braemar’s tradition and history. Exhibits feature the Highland Gathering, Queen Victoria, Balmoral Castle and the history of the area. Phone: + 44 1339 741944
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