C D E F Scotland’s On the map On the map On the map 1 D4 2 D4 3 D3 Portknockie Castle Trail Spey BayFindochty Rosehearty Cullen Fraserburgh Buckie 1 A942 Portsoy Pennan 1 A98 Banff Gardenstown Macduff Explore Aberdeenshire St Combs Kirktown B9031 New of Deskford Aberdour Aberdeenshire is a land of brilliant moments B9022 9 A981 A90 just waiting for you to touch, taste and Fochabers Rattray B9018 Head explore. The region is one of Scotland’s B9016 Gordonstown B9105 Strichen Peatknowe New A950 treasures boasting rich history, magnificent Pitsligo A952 A95 Aberchirder 8 scenery, abundant local wildlife, a bountiful n Keith B9117 ro R ve natural larder and a vibrant cultural scene. iver De Turriff Mintlaw New Deer A950 Peterhead B9024 More than 2,000 years of history has left its mark on © age fotostock/ alamy B9030 A97 Drumblair A947 Boddam Aberdeenshire’s landscape and the region is one of the best 2 10 B9005 A948 2 Cairnborrow 7 in which to learn about Scotland’s fascinating past. From A920 Badenscoth Methlick admiring the Neolithic carvings of Scotland’s early warrior Huntly Fyvie tribes on The Stone Circles Trail to visiting Queen Victoria Hilton 6 Cruden Bay and Prince Albert’s most loved places along the Victorian A920 B9170 Clashindarroch Heritage Trail, Aberdeenshire is steeped in history just Colpy Ellon A975 waiting to be discovered. Dunnottar Castle Crathes Castle Drum Castle 13 5 A920 Collieston Pitmedden The romantic and evocative ruins of Dunnottar Castle, This 16th century castle will provide a memorable This fascinating castle was home to 21 generations of Rhynie Insch Pitcaple VisitScotland Information Centre GlenDronach Distillery Elrick Oldmeldrum perched on its commanding clifftop position on the experience with its intriguing round towers and the Irvine family who lived here for over 650 years. Newburgh - Open All Year edge of the North Sea is one of the most striking overhanging turrets. The gardens feature large yew The oldest part dates back to the 13th century and it A97 B992 landmarks in Scotland. This historically signifi cant hedges and a colourful double herbaceous border. contains a superb collection of furniture and paintings. Lumsden Inverurie - Seasonal Mossat Newmachar Look out for Castle Trail fortress has withstood a siege (protecting the Scottish The wider estate offers six separate walking trails Gifted by Robert the Bruce in 1323 to the Irvines, the road signs that will crown jewels) from Oliver Cromwell and was used to enjoy, Go Ape treetop adventure course and Old Tower is one of the most intact medieval Great 14 Kintore Balmedie Information Point in Partnership Kildrummy Kemnay direct you along trail. A980 for Mel Gibson’s Hollywood movie ‘Hamlet’. It also a children’s adventure playground. There is also Halls to be found in Scotland. In 2015, the Castle is n with VisitScotland 3 o Alford 3 D Monymusk narrowly missed out on becoming the eighth wonder a shop and café to enjoy and various events take working in partnership with Aberdeen Art Gallery to r e A944 4 Dyce of the world. If you’re lucky, you’ll also see dolphins place throughout the year. house the city’s iconic modern art collection themed on Riv 1 Castle Trail Destination and puffi ns from the castle ramparts on your visit. the concept of ‘Human Presence in Domestic Space’. 18 Sauchen Westhill The Castle Trail www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk National Trust for Scotland www.nts.org.uk/CrathesCastle National Trust for Scotland www.nts.org.uk/DrumCastle ABERDEEN Echt Primary Road Facilities Opening times Entry charge Getting here Facilities Opening times Entry charge Getting here Facilities Opening times Entry charge Getting here Lumphanan Tarland Cults 1 Apr to 30 Sep Adult £6 Stonehaven, £ p Estate: All year, daily Adult £12.50 On the A93, £ p Grounds: All year, daily Adult £12.50 Off the A93 G o Kincardine Torphins 3 A93 A Road 9am-6pm Aberdeenshire Castle & Garden: three miles Castle, tearoom & shop: ten miles west of O’Neil B977 Child £2 G o Family £29.50 G o Family £29.50 Dinnet Peterculter After you’ve explored our history and heritage, enjoy a p s 1 Oct to 31 Mar AB39 2TL 3 Jan to 31 Mar, Sat/Sun east of 29 Mar to 30 Jun Aberdeen Crathes B Road family day out at a number of beautiful beaches along p 10am-5pm (or sunset, whichever Season Pass £15 p { 11am-3.45pm Concession £9 Banchory p ] Thurs-Mon 11am-4pm (last entry) Concession £9 AB31 5EY Aboyne Telephone r Dee B9077 comes soonest) AB31 5QJ ive the 165-mile Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail. From summit Family Ticket £14 01569 762173 ] V 1 Apr to 31 Oct, daily Free to National V s 1 Jul to 31 Aug Free to National Telephone R Banchory Portlethen 10.30am-5pm Trust for Scotland daily 11am-4pm (last entry) Trust for Scotland Ballater Marywell 2 to sea, witness some breathtaking scenery and incredible (2 adults and s p Telephone p k 01330 700334 B979 National Trust for Scotland Property Last entry into the Castle will 1 Nov to 23 Dec, Sat/Sun members 1 Sep to 29 Sep members 2 children) 01330 844525 Strachan A90 wildlife. Get outdoors and test your golfing skills on be 30 minutes before closing, k X 10.30am-3.45pm (membership & Thurs-Mon 11am-4pm (last entry) (membership Aucholzie A957 depending on weather, please 57 links and parkland courses, walk in the Cairngorms Last admission to castle at 3pm in can be set up on 1 Oct to 30 Mar Sat-Sun can be set up on 4 N 4 Historic Scotland Property call fi rst. % Rickarton National Park or ride the waves off Fraserburgh – the winter and 4pm in summer arrival) arrival) home of Scottish surfing. And at the end of the day, Bridge Stonehaven 0 10 20 km Privately Run Property Nearby attractions Nearby attractions Nearby attractions of Dye 0 10 miles savour the flavours of Aberdeenshire’s delicious produce A90 1 Tollbooth Museum Lewis Grassic Fettercairn Distillery Mains of Drum B974 Royal Deeside Railway Banchory Museum Peel of Lumphanan Motte Cullerlie Stone Circle Milton Art Gallery Auchronie and the warming Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire. Stonehaven Gibbon Centre (Secret Malts) Garden Centre Tarfside © Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd. 2015. AB31 5QH AB31 5SX AB31 4QD AB32 6UX AB31 5QH Auchenblae A92 Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2015. AB39 2JU AB30 1PB AB30 1YB AB31 5SX R iv Find out more about Aberdeenshire at e Catterline G r l e n k B967 ECs N B966 D E F o www.visitscotland.com/aberdeenshire r th Fettercairn E Ri sk ve On the map On the map On the map G r On the map On the map On the map l S e o n u D3 D2 D2 D2 D2 D1 4 5 6 t 7 8 9 C h l o E v s a k Balmoral Castle, Ballater Scotland’s Castle Country Aberdeenshire is known as ‘Scotland’s Castle Country’. With an impressive tally of 300 castles, stately mansions and ruins scattered ? across the landscape, there are more castles per acre here than anywhere else in the UK. Castle Fraser Tolquhon Castle Haddo House Fyvie Castle Delgatie Castle Duff House Use the maps provided in this handy guide to explore the An atmospheric baronial castle dating back to the Sitting within spacious grounds, Tolquhon has Home of the Gordon family for over 400 years, Fyvie’s history stretches back over 800 years. With Best Visitor Experience award-winner. Dating from One of the fi nest houses built in Scotland, Duff House 15th century. One of the grandest Castles of Mar, been described as one of the most beautiful castles Haddo House retains a homely feel. The house also medieval stones and the lavish Edwardian interiors, 1030, Delgatie Castle is steeped in Scottish history is a magnifi cent Georgian mansion designed by William 18 magnificent sites along Scotland’s Castle Trail – the this magnifi cent building contains an evocative Great in Scotland. Sir William Forbes, who adapted and contains an impressive collection of period furniture, you can imagine what life must have been like for yet still has the atmosphere of a lived-in home. The Adam. Standing in extensive parkland, today it houses only one of its kind in the country - and discover the dark, Hall, fi ne furniture and paintings. Enjoy the beautiful expanded an existing tower house in the 1580’s, ceramics and art, including paintings by Sir Thomas the families and their royal guests. Enjoy the superb castle boasts a Mary, Queen of Scots bed chamber, a beautiful collection of paintings and furniture on loan dramatic and often gruesome stories that bring the rich secluded walled garden, extensive woodland walks intended its construction to be an impressive Lawrence and James Giles. Discover the family’s collections of furniture, arms, armour and paintings Victorian clothes, fi ne furniture and some of the most from the National Galleries of Scotland. There is a shop heritage of these historic fortresses to life. Jump in the car with fi ne views of the castle and children’s adventure residence, although he incorporated plenty of fascinating story over the centuries throughout the then stroll round the walled garden, then the exquisite painted ceilings in Scotland. Home baking on-site offering special and unusual gifts and a tea room and follow the distinctive brown and white Castle Trail playground. Visit the tearoom and enjoy home- gunloops to deter any hostile visitors. This is a great house and grounds, admire the amazing interiors and picturesque loch, and see the restored 1903 racquets and lunches are served in the award-winning Laird’s providing delicious food and drink.