From the Cairngorms, the land drops gradually north-east to a coastal plain and a superb coastline. Moorland and forests, river valleys and rich farmland are the features of Grampian, the rolling land beyond the mountains.
Great Attractions Castles galore, a unique whisky trail, follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, plus all the shops and nightlife of Scotland’s third city, Aberdeen. More...
Get Active Coastal paths for walkers, cycle routes on former railway lines, lots of angling, sailing and wind-surfing, plenty of riding and trekking options – a great activities choice here. More...
Best Wildlife Lots of spectacle at the coast, including dolphins and estuary-fishing ospreys. Inland, ancient pinewoods are a haven for some of Scotland’s rarest birds. More...
Aberdeen Aberdeen looks to the North Sea and Scandinavia in one direction, and its own rural hinterland in the other. Oil base, market centre and university town - Aberdeen feels different. More...
Top Golf One of the finest areas in Scotland for golf, Aberdeenshire has many superb links and parkland courses. More...
Castle Country Nowhere else in Scotland has such a rich array of castles, from medieval fortresses to richly ornamented tower houses. The ‘Castle Trail’, well signposted and with its own leaflet, will help you discover some of the best.
Malt Whiskies The north west corner of Grampian is the heartland of malt whisky distilling in Scotland. Hidden away here among the low hills you will find distillery after distillery, each with its gleaming copper stills, producing distinctive and much sought after malts. Many distilleries are open to the public. Take the Malt Whisky Trail to discover what is so special about the malt whiskies of Speyside.
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