Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is a historic Scottish county featuring dramatic landscapes, medieval castles, and a vibrant cultural heritage centered around Aberdeen, with excellent transport links and diverse outdoor activities.

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Gallowhill Lodges- Gallowhill Kirkside

This accommodation is a detached luxury lodge in the Scottish countryside near Keith and Cullen, designed for up to 4 guests with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, featuring a private hot tub, enclosed garden with patio, and private parking.

Near Deskford Church

Deskford Church is a well-preserved, roofless late medieval rural parish church featuring a remarkable sacrament house with carved inscriptions, set amidst an active burial ground.

2 miles from Loch Garten Abernethy

RSPB Loch Garten Nature Reserve offers a rich wildlife experience in the Caledonian pineforest featuring breeding ospreys, red squirrels, and diverse bird species. Visitors can enjoy multiple accessible nature trails, viewpoints, and a visitor centre with live osprey cameras. Facilities include accessible toilets, picnic areas, and free parking.

2 miles from Dunnottar Castle

Dunnottar Castle is a historic ruined cliff top fortress in Scotland known for its dramatic views and rich history. Visitors can explore the evocative ruins, enjoy stunning seaside scenery, and learn about Scotland's past. Facilities include a cafe, picnic area, free parking, and pet-friendly grounds.

South Lodge

South Lodge is a detached holiday home just outside Banchory that accommodates up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms, offering a countryside setting near Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park.

3 miles from Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate

Crathes Garden is a renowned walled garden featuring eight distinct themed gardens, a diverse tree collection, and year-round colourful planting. It offers facilities including a children's play area, refreshments, picnic spots, and parking, and access is free for RHS members on selected days.

3 miles from Spynie Palace

Spynie Palace is the ruined fortified residence of the Bishops of Moray near Elgin, Scotland, notable for its large medieval tower and extensive curtain wall remains, reflecting its historical role as an episcopal palace and its turbulent history through sieges and ownership changes.

2 miles from Cairnbulg Castle

Cairnbulg Castle is a historic Z-plan castle in Aberdeenshire dating back to the early 14th century, rebuilt by the Fraser family and open to the public by appointment only. It features a main tower, courtyard, and outbuildings, offering visitors a glimpse into Scotland's medieval heritage.

3 miles from Duff House

Duff House is a Georgian estate house in Banff, Aberdeenshire, now part of National Galleries Scotland, offering historic architecture, fine art displays, and extensive grounds.

Auld Kirk Hall

A converted historic village hall offering a comfortable and accessible holiday home with private garden and parking, set in a scenic area near golf courses and beaches in Scotland.

2 miles from Fyvie Castle

Fyvie Castle is a historic 13th century castle in Aberdeenshire featuring multiple towers, rich history, collections of arms and portraits, landscaped gardens, and folklore. It offers a mix of indoor tours and outdoor exploration along with events and children's activities.

Auchmedden Cottage

Auchmedden Cottage is a historic detached cottage over 100 years old, located in an elevated position overlooking Pennan Bay with sea views, surrounded by rural countryside and close to coastal villages and wildlife sites, offering a peaceful and homely atmosphere suitable for small families or couples.

2 miles from Troup Head

Troup Head is a coastal nature reserve featuring high cliffs hosting Scotland's largest mainland Gannet colony along with various other seabirds. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor wildlife viewing, including potential sightings of dolphins and whales. The site is accessible via a nature trail but is not wheelchair friendly and has no on-site facilities like toilets or food outlets.

Near Crannach

Crannach is a tranquil woodland and upland nature reserve within Cairngorms National Park, featuring diverse habitats and rare species. It has no formal trails or facilities and is free to access, but accessibility is limited due to rough terrain. Dogs must be kept on leads to protect wildlife.

2 miles from Tarves Tomb

Tarves Tomb is a historic Jacobean altar tomb featuring lifelike statuettes of Sir William Forbes and his wife from the late 1500s, set outdoors where the medieval Tarves Kirk aisle once stood.

3 miles from Kinnaird Head Lighthouses

Kinnaird Head hosts two lighthouses in Scotland, including a historic lighthouse built in a converted castle that now serves as the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, featuring technical and personal lighthouse artifacts and exhibits. The site offers a blend of indoor museum exhibits and outdoor lighthouse structures.

Mountain View

A large, detached holiday home in the Scottish Highlands set on the outskirts of Tomintoul village with views of the Avonside Hills, suitable for families or couples sharing, with a garden and parking for 2 cars but no on-site parking, and offering accessibility features including ramp access and a wet room on the ground floor.

Near Burghead Well

Burghead Well is an ancient and mysterious rock chamber at the site of a former Pictish fort in Scotland, featuring stone steps leading down into the well and associated with several historical and ritual theories.

2 miles from Deer Abbey

Deer Abbey is the ruins of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1219 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Visitors can explore the historic stone ruins and cloister remains in an outdoor setting, reflecting the site's religious and architectural history.

Salty Dog

A traditional semi-detached fisherman’s cottage overlooking the marina in the village of Findochty, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere with scenic views and close proximity to the beach and local amenities.

2 miles from Dallas Dhu distillery

Dallas Dhu is a historic Speyside single malt whisky distillery in Forres, Moray, now operating as a whisky museum featuring tours of original distillery buildings and malt barn, with plans to reopen under new management.

Seascape

This terraced mews-style holiday home is located just across the road from a beach and offers sea views from the ground-floor living room, providing a peaceful and stylish coastal retreat near Banff, Scotland.

Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage is a peaceful ground floor retreat set in the countryside of the Mountblairy Estate, offering a homely atmosphere and scenic surroundings near a river and woodland walks.

3 miles from Huntly Castle

Huntly Castle is a historic ruined L-plan tower house located north of Huntly where two rivers meet in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the ancestral home of Clan Gordon chiefs and features preserved 16th-century stonework and a rich history spanning medieval to Jacobite times. Visitors explore extensive castle ruins set in scenic river surroundings.

Coast Away

A cosy and charming holiday home located in the traditional fishing village of Inverallochy, featuring sea views, a wood burner, and a private steam room, set amidst stunning coastal scenery and offering a peaceful retreat for six guests.

3 miles from Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Kinnaird Head Lighthouse is a historic 16th-century castle transformed into a lighthouse featuring a working lantern, a spiral staircase climb, and views over the North Sea, complemented by a nearby museum about Scottish lighthouses.

3 miles from Craigievar Castle

Craigievar Castle is a 17th-century Scottish Baronial style castle located in Aberdeenshire, notable for its original plasterwork ceilings, historic interior furnishings, and beautifully maintained grounds. Visitors can explore both the castle's indoor historic rooms and outdoor gardens. It is operated by the National Trust for Scotland and is considered a fairy-tale castle that inspired Walt Disney's castle motif.

Queen's View Lodge

A stylish self-contained two-floor lodge set in peaceful woodland surroundings near Inchmarlo Golf Club, offering a comfortable family space with scenic views and access to outdoor activities in Royal Deeside.

3 miles from Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle is a 16th-century tower house near Banchory, Aberdeenshire, featuring original Renaissance interiors, historic furnishings, expansive themed gardens, and a visitor centre with a tea shop. It's managed by the National Trust for Scotland and open to the public year-round.

Gleneffock Farmhouse

This detached four-bedroom holiday home on the historic Dalhousie Estate in Glenesk, Angus offers a tranquil and spacious retreat surrounded by Scottish countryside, suitable for families or groups up to eight guests with a private garden and parking.

Shedend

Shedend is a cosy, semi-detached holiday cottage located in a peaceful hamlet near Spey Bay, known for its wildlife and coastal views, all on one level with direct garden access and suitable for less able-bodied guests.

2 miles from Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Gordon Castle Walled Garden is an extensive historic kitchen garden in Fochabers, Moray, renowned as one of Britain's oldest and largest. Visitors can enjoy peaceful garden walks, observe gardeners at work, and experience locally grown produce at the on-site award-winning café and shop. The garden features a natural play area for children and is mostly wheelchair accessible.

3 miles from Sueno's Stone

Sueno's Stone is a large ancient Pictish standing stone near Forres, Scotland, featuring intricate carvings including a Celtic cross and battle scenes. It is the largest surviving Pictish cross-slab of its kind, dating from circa 850–950 AD, and is displayed outdoors on a historic roadside bank.

Riverview Country Park - The Finch

The Finch is a cosy 2-bedroom mobile lodge situated in tranquil countryside on the banks of the River Findhorn in Forres, providing a comfortable and laid-back retreat surrounded by natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.

2 miles from Brodie Castle

Brodie Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century Z-plan tower house with fine antique interiors and extensive grounds featuring a national daffodil collection and a Pictish monument, open to the public and managed by the National Trust for Scotland.

2 miles from Picardy Stone

The Picardy Stone is an ancient Pictish symbol stone located near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, featuring carvings dating back to around AD 600 and recognized as a scheduled monument.

3 miles from Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Gordon Castle Walled Garden is a historic eight-acre kitchen garden in Scotland featuring extensive fruit trees, a soft fruit garden, a grass maze, and a glasshouse. It offers facilities such as a children's play area, refreshments, and accessible paths.

Hame from Hame - Toab

This stylish first floor apartment in a quiet Aberdeen street offers an open plan living space with modern amenities, a shared enclosed garden, and private parking, ideal for couples looking to explore the city and surrounding coastal area.

Near St Machar's Cathedral

St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen is a historic Church of Scotland building with medieval origins, featuring a renowned heraldic ceiling, notable stained glass, and fortified architecture. Visitors can explore the preserved nave and aisles, medieval tombs, and significant artworks within this religious landmark.

Toll Bridge Lodge

Toll Bridge Lodge is a cosy and welcoming detached home near the Falls of Feugh on the outskirts of Banchory, offering a homely atmosphere in a scenic countryside setting with private parking, garden access, and close to nature and outdoor activities.

Near Ballindalloch Castle

Ballindalloch Castle is a historic 16th-century family home of the Macpherson-Grants that offers visitors both indoor castle tours with antique collections and outdoor experiences including gardens, river walks, and wildlife. The venue features accessible facilities, a café, and activities suitable for children.

Seggat Farm - Gardeners Cottage

Gardners Cottage is a countryside holiday cottage in Auchterless offering peaceful rural surroundings with countryside views, suitable for families or groups seeking a private retreat in Aberdeenshire farming country.

The Beachcomber

A detached, fully renovated fisherman's cottage in the quaint village of Cairnbulg near Fraserburgh, offering a tranquil seafront setting with comfortable bedrooms, an open plan living space, and an enclosed courtyard garden.

Near Brandsbutt Stone

The Brandsbutt Stone is a large ancient Pictish symbol stone located in Inverurie, Scotland, featuring distinctive ogham script and Pictish carvings dating back to around AD 600. It is a scheduled monument of historical significance.

3 miles from Logie House Garden

Logie House Garden offers extensive riverside gardens with year-round interest, a traditional walled garden, and a visitor centre featuring a café, shops, and a playpark. The venue hosts exhibitions, events, and workshops throughout the year, providing a broad outdoor and indoor visitor experience.

Lairds Cast

This accommodation is a spacious and comfortable property located close to the River Dee with views overlooking the river and patio access to the garden, ideal for a relaxing stay in a rural setting close to outdoor activities and local attractions around Banchory, Balmoral, and Aberdeen.

2 miles from Peel of Lumphanan

The Peel of Lumphanan is a 13th-century earthwork castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, featuring a central mound with wall remains and surrounded by defensive ditches. It offers historical significance linked to the Battle of Lumphanan and is a protected scheduled monument.

Birchland - Park Lodge

A detached holiday lodge located in an elevated position with views towards Cairn O’Mount, set within 8 acres of natural woodland, offering a peaceful and scenic countryside retreat.

2 miles from Haddo House

Haddo House is an elegant Scottish stately home featuring Georgian and Victorian interiors, art collections, and beautiful gardens. Visitors can enjoy guided house tours, extensive grounds, and a tearoom, making it a cultured and family-friendly attraction near Aberdeen.

Strathlene Lodge

This holiday home is located on the northeastern coast of Scotland by the Moray Firth, offering sea views and access to a golf course, with a peaceful and cosy atmosphere and a garden with decking.

2 miles from Maiden Stone

The Maiden Stone is a 9th century Pictish standing stone near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, featuring Christian and pre-Christian carvings. It is an outdoor historic site open at all times and protected as a scheduled monument.

Cedar Cottage

This upside down timber-clad cottage is located in the heart of Aboyne village, overlooking the village green, offering a peaceful and stylish retreat with access to countryside activities and nearby amenities.

3 miles from Tomnaverie stone circle

Tomnaverie stone circle is a Bronze Age recumbent stone circle located atop a small hill in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Visitors can explore this restored prehistoric site featuring a massive granite recumbent stone and a ring cairn platform, with scenic views over the surrounding valley and hills. The site is freely accessible and managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Bonn Na Coille Cottages - Pine Tree Cottage

Pine Tree Cottage is a unique and spacious holiday cottage located in the village of Ballater, nestled within the Cairngorms National Park, offering a peaceful Highland retreat blending modern comfort and Scottish charm, with scenic views of Craigendarroch Hill.

Cluny

This detached lodge is located in a peaceful woodland setting within easy reach of countryside and coast, offering spacious accommodation ideal for families with two bedrooms and a private outdoor seating area, situated on a small exclusive park with extensive natural grounds.

Glen Nevis Cottage

A charming 2-bedroom croft cottage set in Aberdeenshire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic retreat for families or friends, surrounded by extensive natural grounds and close to local town facilities.

Near Kinkell Church

Kinkell Church is a simple medieval Highland church dating from the 1200s, notable for its stone sacrament house and its history of Reformation changes and partial dismantling.

Cottertonbeag

A detached bungalow located within Cairngorms National Park in a quiet village setting, featuring ground floor living, a cosy open fire, and a large garden in a wooded countryside area with nearby river walks and local amenities.

Watersreach

A bright and artistically furnished holiday home for up to 4 guests set in a peaceful seaside location on the outskirts of Collieston village, offering panoramic sea views, an enclosed garden, and close proximity to nature reserves, beaches, and coastal attractions.

Near Mar Lodge

Mar Lodge is a historic sporting lodge located west of Braemar, featuring Tudor Revival architecture, a notable ballroom with thousands of stags' heads, and an adjacent private chapel. Owned by the National Trust for Scotland, it offers a combined indoor and outdoor visitor experience.

Near Kemnay House

Kemnay House is a Georgian country home in Aberdeenshire with over 300 years of family history. Visitors can tour the historic interiors, enjoy the art gallery and shop, and explore woodland walks and gardens featuring rhododendrons and venerable trees. Guided tours include tea and cake, and the house offers a welcoming environment for groups and children.

Juniper Cottage

Juniper Cottage is a traditional two-bedroom holiday cottage set in peaceful countryside near Forres offering countryside views and a garden with greenhouse, blending classic rural charm with a cosy atmosphere.

Little Blackhall Lodge

A fishing lodge located in shared grounds by the River Dee with farmland views and extensive gardens, providing a home-like atmosphere in a rural setting near Banchory with access to outdoor activities and local attractions.

The Heathers

The Heathers is a self-contained holiday home located in a peaceful village setting within Cairngorms National Park, near a gallery cafe, pub, and restaurant, offering a relaxing atmosphere with access to outdoor activities and scenic natural surroundings.

Skene House Court

This accommodation is a stylish three-bedroom apartment located within a historic castle set in private grounds surrounded by rolling countryside, offering a peaceful rural retreat with unique features and scenic nature immersion.

Craigclunie

A well maintained detached traditional cottage in the heart of Ballater with a spacious conservatory, wood burner, and an enclosed south-facing garden, set in quiet surroundings close to amenities.

Asloun Farmstay - Damil Cottage

Mains of Asloun One is a charming holiday cottage located on a picturesque rural farm near Alford in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, offering a cosy and comfortable countryside retreat for up to six guests with three bedrooms.

Woodford

A four-bedroom family detached house located in a peaceful village setting within the Cairngorms National Park, featuring a mix of ground-floor and first-floor bedrooms, a woodburner, and a garden with sitting-out area.

Druids Knowe

A converted traditional cottage located on the outskirts of the hamlet of Tarfside in Glen Esk, offering a peaceful and scenic rural setting with views of the surrounding countryside.

Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge B

This lodge is a peaceful and cosy accommodation set in the picturesque grounds of Loch Kinord Hotel, near Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve in Royal Deeside, Scotland, offering a homely and scenic rural retreat with access to the hotel's facilities including a fine dining restaurant.

The Birches

A spacious, modern, single-storey woodland cottage surrounded by large, enclosed gardens with views over open countryside, offering a peaceful and rural setting ideal for families, groups, and pets.

2 miles from Ardclach Bell Tower

Ardclach Bell Tower is a historic two-storey tower and belfry combination in the Scottish Highlands, notable for its unique architecture and Category A listing, dating back to 1655.