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Fraserburgh Heritage Centre
4 stars Fraserburgh Heritage Centre

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9DT

Award winning community museum illustrates the rich history of this north east fishing town.

The Gordon Highlanders Museum
5 stars Gordon Highlanders Museum

Viewfield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7XH

The fascinating story of the North East's regiment, told through exhibits, film and interactive displays.

Archaeolink
4 stars Archaeolink

Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QP

Discover Scotland's Prehistory from the Stone Age to the Celts. Indoors & outdoors. Displays and activities. Coffee/Gift Shop.

Leith Hall and Garden (NTS)
4 stars Leith Hall and Garden (NTS)

Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ

This beautiful house was the home of the Leith family for almost 300 years. There is a superb garden and extensive grounds.

Haddo House and Garden (NTS)
4 stars Haddo House and Garden (NTS)

Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ

This elegant mansion, home of the earls and marquesses of Aberdeen, is noted for its fine furniture and paintings. It has a delightful terraced garden, geometric rose beds and lavish herbaceous border.

Castle Fraser and Gardens (NTS)
4 stars Castle Fraser and Gardens (NTS)

Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD

One of the most spectacular of the Castles of Mar, this Fraser stronghold has a magnificent great hall, fine portraits and delightful grounds.

Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre - Gift Shop
5 stars Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre

Craigellachie, Banffshire, AB28 9RS

Watch skilled coopers repairing oak casks for the whisky industry. Discover all about the ancient craft of coopering in the 'Acorn to Cask' exhibition. Open all year.

Glenfarclas Distillery
4 stars Glenfarclas Distillery

Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9BD

The story of Glenfarclas Distillery, established in 1836, is as rich and colourful as the great Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky itself. Distillery Tour. Gift shop.

Grassic Gibbon Centre
3 stars Grassic Gibbon Centre

Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1PB

The Centre is devoted to the life and times of Lewis Grassic Gibbon who grew up in Arbuthnott, Kincardineshire and was later to become one of Scotland's best known authors.

Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery (HS)
4 stars Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery (HS)

Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2RR

Built in 1890 this distillery is a perfectly preserved time capsule of the distiller's art. Audio visual presentation. See & hear how whisky was made.

Elgin Cathedral © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
4 stars Elgin Cathedral (HS)

Elgin, Moray, IV30 1HU

The superb remains of a majestic and beautiful 13th century cathedral, almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart, the infamous 'Wolf of Badenoch'.

Grampian Transport Museum
4 stars Grampian Transport Museum

Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AE

Extensive collection of historic road vehicles. Exhibitions, special events, driving simulator, video bus and climb-aboard exhibits for children.

Sueno's Stone © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Sueno's Stone (HS)

Forres, Moray, IV36

This great Pictish sculpture probably commemorates a victory. Panels depict various scenes, horsemen, fighting on foot, a besieged fort, headless corpses and fleeing soldiers.

Tomnaverie Stone Circle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Tomnaverie Stone Circle (HS)

Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34

This recumbent stone circle, is on top of a small hill with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

Elgin Museum
4 stars Elgin Museum

Elgin, Moray, IV30 1EQ

An award winning, friendly museum with internationally famous fish and reptile fossils and Pictish stones. There are also wide ranging general collections and changing exhibitions.

1 Fraserburgh Heritage Centre Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9DT 4 stars
2 Gordon Highlanders Museum Viewfield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7XH 5 stars
3 Archaeolink Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QP 4 stars
4 Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ 4 stars
5 Haddo House and Garden (NTS) Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ 4 stars
6 Castle Fraser and Gardens (NTS) Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD 4 stars
7 Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre Craigellachie, Banffshire, AB28 9RS 5 stars
8 Glenfarclas Distillery Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9BD 4 stars
9 Grassic Gibbon Centre Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1PB 3 stars
10 Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery (HS) Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2RR 4 stars
11 Elgin Cathedral (HS) Elgin, Moray, IV30 1HU 4 stars
12 Grampian Transport Museum Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AE 4 stars
13 Sueno's Stone (HS) Forres, Moray, IV36
14 Tomnaverie Stone Circle (HS) Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34
15 Elgin Museum Elgin, Moray, IV30 1EQ 4 stars

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