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Historic Attractions in Aberdeen & Grampian Highlands
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9DT
Award winning community museum illustrates the rich history of this north east fishing town.
Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QP
Discover Scotland's Prehistory from the Stone Age to the Celts. Indoors & outdoors. Displays and activities. Coffee/Gift Shop.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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'.
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.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34
This recumbent stone circle, is on top of a small hill with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Nr. Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8XJ
Residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686. Massive tower with spectacular rooftop views over Spynie Loch.
Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8RA
Scotland's most complete 13th century castle was a stronghold of the Earls of Mar. Known as the 'Queen of Highlands Castle'.
Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4SH
Set in a beautiful riverside setting, this fine hall house, built in the 16th and 17th centuries, is famed for its fine heraldic sculpture.
Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP
A 16th century tower house converted for use as a barracks for Government troops after the Battle of Culloden. Spectacularly sited at the edge of the hills in upper Strathdon.
Dufftown, Morayshire, AB55 4GH
A fine 13th century castle, added to in the 15th and 16th centuries. Visited by Mary Queen of Scots in 1562.
Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
The Highland holiday home of the Royal Family since 1852. Exhibitions of paintings, artwork and royal tartans. Ballroom, superb gardens and grounds.
| 1 | Fraserburgh Heritage Centre | Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9DT | |
| 2 | Archaeolink | Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QP | |
| 3 | Leith Hall and Garden (NTS) | Kennethmont,, Nr Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ | |
| 4 | Haddo House and Garden (NTS) | Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7EQ | |
| 5 | Grassic Gibbon Centre | Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1PB | |
| 6 | Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery (HS) | Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2RR | |
| 7 | Elgin Cathedral (HS) | Elgin, Moray, IV30 1HU | |
| 8 | Sueno's Stone (HS) | Forres, Moray, IV36 | |
| 9 | Tomnaverie Stone Circle (HS) | Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 | |
| 10 | Spynie Palace (HS) | Nr. Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 8XJ | |
| 11 | Kildrummy Castle (HS) | Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8RA | |
| 12 | Huntly Castle (HS) | Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4SH | |
| 13 | Corgarff Castle (HS) | Corgarff, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP | |
| 14 | Balvenie Castle (HS) | Dufftown, Morayshire, AB55 4GH | |
| 15 | Balmoral Castle | Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB |
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