Banffshire

Banffshire is a historic Scottish county renowned for its scenic coastline, medieval castles, prehistoric sites, and notable mansions, offering cultural and walking attractions.

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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.

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.

Ploughmans Cottage

Ploughmans Cottage is a countryside escape in Moray offering a private, peaceful environment with garden surroundings and views over the Dalvey Estate fields, ideal for guests looking to unwind in a rural setting.

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.

Boghead Holiday Cottages - The Byre

The Byre is a three-bedroom steading conversion located on a working farm near the village of Lumsden, offering a peaceful and accessible countryside retreat with scenic views and family-friendly features.

Huntly

This detached lodge is set in 28 acres of natural woodland with views over a lake, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation ideal for guests with mobility issues, located near Forres with access to local amenities and outdoor activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lorien Cottage

Lorien Cottage is a spacious and charming bungalow located in the village of Nethy Bridge within the Cairngorms National Park, offering a peaceful retreat ideal for families and groups with children and pets.

Inverspey

Inverspey is a detached bungalow in northern Scotland set in its own grounds with views across farmland to hills and sea; renovated to a high standard with spacious living areas opening to a large decked garden and outdoor dining spaces, surrounded by a beautiful garden and proximate to coastal and wildlife attractions in Spey Bay.

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.

Hogholm Farmhouse

Hogholm Farmhouse is a spacious five-bedroom farmhouse set in the countryside near Inverurie and Kintore, offering expansive outdoor views and a tranquil rural setting suitable for families and groups.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from 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.

Tanar View

A charming and cosy barn conversion apartment in a rural setting on Royal Deeside, offering peaceful and scenic surroundings with private decking on two levels, ideal for nature immersion and outdoor activities, accommodating up to four guests including two pets.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from 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.

Balnagowan Mill

Balnagowan Mill is a secluded holiday retreat in the Scottish Highlands village of Nethy Bridge, offering a spacious, family-friendly and homely atmosphere surrounded by scenic natural beauty.

Easter Lettoch

Easter Lettoch is a traditional granite cottage extended with larch walls, offering a comfortable and secluded retreat set within the Cairngorms National Park with rural and scenic views over the Spey Valley and Cromdale Hills, featuring homely and family-focused ambiance.

Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge G

A smart and comfortable lodge located in peaceful rural surroundings near Loch Kinord Hotel and Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve, offering a homely and scenic environment suitable for families and nature enthusiasts.

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.

3 miles from East Aquhorthies Stone Circle

Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle is a well-preserved Neolithic and Bronze Age recumbent stone circle near Inverurie, Scotland, featuring all its original stones still standing, with notable polychromy and an alignment with the southern moonset. It is accessible to the public and offers an outdoor heritage experience in a tranquil hill setting.

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.

2 miles from Douneside House

Douneside House Gardens, spanning 17 acres, combines scenic outdoor gardens including an arboretum and water garden with indoor access to a Victorian-style glasshouse. It serves as a horticultural training centre and offers a children’s play area and dog-friendly environment.

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.

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.

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.

3 miles from Castle Fraser

Castle Fraser is a grand 16th-century Z-plan castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, set within over 300 acres of landscaped grounds, woodland, and farmland. Visitors can explore the elaborate interiors with original family contents and extensive outdoor grounds including a walled kitchen garden. The castle offers a historical and immersive Scottish heritage experience.

Near Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral is a historic medieval ruin in Elgin, Moray, Scotland, once the seat of the bishops of Moray. Established in 1224, it was the second-largest cathedral in Scotland and features notable Gothic architecture, including an octagonal chapter house and impressive stone carvings. The cathedral suffered extensive damage from fire and attacks in medieval times, and now stands as a scheduled monument and popular outdoor heritage attraction managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Located in Elgin

Elgin is a historic market town in Moray, Scotland, known for its impressive medieval cathedral ruins, rich history, cultural venues, and whisky distilleries nearby. It offers walkable town centre attractions including historic sites, museums, arts venues, and a vibrant food and nightlife scene.

3 miles from Tolquhon Castle

Tolquhon Castle is a ruined late-16th-century castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, known for its Renaissance architecture and historical significance. Visitors can explore the castle ruins, including Preston's Tower, a courtyard, and gardens. It is managed by Historic Scotland and open to the public.

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.

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.

Ferness

A detached lodge situated in 28 acres of natural woodland with scenic views, offering spacious accommodation for up to six guests including a master double bedroom with en-suite and two twin bedrooms, featuring an open plan living area and a conservatory, located near the town of Forres and various outdoor activities.

Abercrombie

Abercrombie is a 16th century historic lodge located within the private grounds of Barra Castle, set in unspoilt countryside and styled in a Scandinavian Hygge style, offering a peaceful and homely retreat for up to six guests.

Ford Cottage

A traditional single-storey granite cottage located on the banks of the River Dee offering self-contained accommodation in a peaceful woodland setting, ideal for relaxation and nature immersion in the Royal Deeside area.

3 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.

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.

Deeside Woodland Lodges - Lodge A

A charming and comfortable lodge located in a tranquil setting in Royal Deeside, suitable for couples or small families, surrounded by scenic countryside and close to a nature reserve with wildlife and outdoor activities.

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.

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.

Emerald Cottage

Emerald Cottage is a spacious and luxurious fisherman's cottage located in the historic fishing village of Burghead, offering scenic views over Moray Firth and Burghead Bay, ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

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.

Boghead Holiday Cottages - The Stables

This ground-floor two-bedroom steading conversion accommodates up to four guests on a working farm near Lumsden, featuring ensuite bathrooms, underfloor heating, a woodburner, and a small garden with patio and BBQ, set in scenic countryside with nearby village amenities and outdoor activity opportunities.

2 miles from St Mary's Kirk, Auchindoir

St Mary's Kirk, Auchindoir is a rare and well-preserved medieval parish church ruin in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, notable for its early Romanesque architecture and largely unaltered structure since the 13th century. The site offers an outdoor historical experience of a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges- Lodge C

This detached wooden lodge is set in the scenic and rural grounds of Loch Kinord Hotel near Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere for up to 4 guests with pet allowance and access to hotel dining facilities.

Failte

A beautifully refurbished one-bedroom annex holiday home for up to four guests, set on the ground floor with a living room, kitchen/dining room, bedroom, and shower room, featuring an enclosed garden with patio and private parking, located near coastal and countryside attractions.

Golf View

This accommodation is a detached holiday home positioned right on the shores of Aboyne Loch, featuring scenic views and a decking area, suitable for families and nature enthusiasts with access to fishing and nearby golf.

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.

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.

Woodend Lodges- Ben Macdui

Ben Macdui is a detached rural lodge with three bedrooms set in a peaceful countryside location near Banchory, suitable for families or groups looking for a homely and private retreat with shared outdoor space and parking.