Exploring the area

We are very fortunate where we are located with many castles, distilleries and scenic coastlines all located in surrounding areas. Some highlights of these include:

Castles

· Delgatie Castle – Turriff https://delgatiecastle.com/ - 01888 563479

· Fyvie Castle – Turriff https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/fyvie-castle - 01651 891266

. Dunnotar Castle - Stonehaven https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/ - 01569 766320

· Duff House – Banff https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/duff-house/ - 01261 818181

Distilleries

· Glen Garioch Distillery, - Oldmeldrum https://www.glengarioch.com/ - 01651 873450

· Glendronach Distillery – Forgue (near Huntly) https://www.glendronachdistillery.com/ - 0131 456 2679

· Glenfiddich Distillery – Dufftown https://www.glenfiddich.com/en-gb/distillery/ - 01340 820373

Routes and Trails

This area is well known for its routes and trails to showcase the heritage and beauty that Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas have to offer. Whether you are cycling, on foot or driving there is something to suit everyone. Some popular trails are:

NE250 Trail

https://www.northeast250.com/

The North East 250 explores everything for which Scotland is famous in a unique Scottish road trip taking you through the whisky distilleries of Speyside, the spectacular mountain passes of the Cairngorms National Park, the famous castles of Royal Deeside, the Granite City of Aberdeen, the rugged North Sea coastline to the east, and the picturesque seaside villages of the Moray Firth Coast.

The Malt Whiskey Trail

https://maltwhiskytrail.com/

Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail, the only one of its kind in the world, winds through stunning Speyside, taking in seven working distilleries, one historic site, and the Speyside Cooperage. Known as ‘Malt Whisky Country’, Speyside is home to over half of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries and forms one of the nation’s five whisky regions.

National Cycle Network Scotland – National Route 1

https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/national-cycle-network-routes-in-north-and-north-east-scotland/

Part of both the long-distance Coasts and Castles route and the North Sea Cycle Route, National Cycle Network Route 1 connects Aberdeen City to the Highland capital of Inverness.

North East Castle trails

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/things-to-do/north-east-castle-trail

Known as Scotland’s Castle Country, Aberdeenshire has more castles per acre than anywhere else in the UK. This trail will take you on a 3-day itinerary to see some of the best castles and houses on the trail.

Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail

https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/aberdeen-city-shire/coastal-trail

Discover 165 continuous miles of dramatic clifftops, enchanting coves, paradise beaches, charming towns and marvellous wildlife on the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail.

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