This region between the mighty Cairngorms, the Moray Firth and the North Sea is a treasure house for castle baggers, walkers and nature lovers. Here the Picts held sway, here Robert The Bruce harried his enemies the Comyns and it was in this region that James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose clashed with the fanatical Covenanters.
Aberdeen(shire) & Moray, gently undulating farmland, deep gloomy forests and grey blue mountains (very high hills) on the horizon.
Site rating:
Although the featured attractions, sites and landmarks are always chosen by me, I have made a serious effort to differentiate 4 levels:
- (***) This is, for whatever reason, a very personal favourite! Will definitely be on my itinerary! Could possibly be disappointing for someone else though.
- (**) A major must-see tourist attraction that you can find in many a brochure.
- (*) Worth seeing and possibly interesting if you happen to be in the vicinity.
- (-) A hefty dollop of imagination is a must, but it might be interesting if you know the background.
Courtesy Photography by Lors
My very personal selection:
Location: Laggan / Plus code: CWF7+4P Keith
Location: Portsoy / Plus code: M8HW+JR Banff
Locations: Aviemore / Plus Code: 394W+X4C Aviemore
Location: Chapeltown / Plus code: 7P5X+VQ Ballindalloch
Location: Banchory / Plus code: 4F6X+H49 Banchory
Location: Clova / Plus code: VQ7F+3M Kirriemuir
Location: Dinnet / Plus code: 33Q8+X4, Aboyne
Location: Duffus / Plus code: MJQQ+55 Elgin
Location: Stonehaven / Plus code: WRW3+C5 Stonehaven
Location: Balhalgardy / Plus code: 8H4P+J8 Inverurie
Location: Milltown of Kildrummy / Plus code: 63MW+W5 Alford
Location: Sandend / Plus code: M6RH+XQ Banff
Location: Methlick / Plus code: CPV5+4M Ellon
Location: Aboyne / Plus code: 24WH+VX Aboyne
Location: Huntly / Plus code: F649+28 Huntly
Location: Braemar / Plus code: XFQ4+RJ Braemar, Ballater
Location: Redcastle / Plus code: MF2Q+5M Arbroath
And than there are.......
Location: Old Deer / Plus code: GW7H+HQ8 Peterhead
Location: Alford / Plus code: 67PF+MC8 Alford
Location: Crathie / Plus code: 2QQC+V8 Crathie, Ballater
Location: Oldmeldrum / Plus code: 8MH6+752 Inverurie
Location: Aberdeen / Plus code: 3RX4+H4 Aberdeen
Location: Braemar / Plus code: 2J75+RG Braemar, Ballater
Location: Craigearn / Plus code: 6G3Q+5Q Inverurie
Location: Cock Bridge / Plus code: 5Q78+38R Strathdon
Location: Coull / Plus code: 455V+CCR Aboyne
Location: Kintocher / Plus code: 57FJ+MQ Alford
Location: Crathes / Plus code: 3H66+J3 Banchory
Location: Cruden Bay / Plus code: C44Q+953 Peterhead
Location: Drumoak / Plus code: 3MW6+2R Banchory
Location: Dunnydeer / Plus code: 89R3+WH Insch
Location: Dunphail / Plus code: G86R+V8G Forres
Location: Elgin / Plus code: MPGH+RX6 Elgin
Location: Elgin / Plus code: MM2V+6HW Elgin
Location: Esslemont / Plus code: 9V5P+775 Ellon
Location: Kirktown of Slains / Plus code: 9324+C3 Ellon
Location: Fyvie / Plus code: CJR7+V8V Turriff
Location: Fyvie / Plus code: CJV4+93 Turriff
Location: Glenkindie / Plus code: 62C2+73 Strathdon
Location: Aberdeen / Plus code: 4VP3+XG Aberdeen
Location: Braemar / Plus code: 2J42+5F Braemar, Ballater
Location: Leslie / Plus code: 886M+RX Insch
Location: Lumphanan / Plus code: 48P2+RCC Banchory
Location: Dinnet / Plus code: 33M4+WH Aboyne
Location: Lumphanan / Plus code: 47CX+W8 Banchory
Location: Rosehearty / Plus code: MVRV+W6 Fraserburgh
Location: Huntly / Plus code: C7V6+7FF Huntly
Location: St Cyrus / Plus code: QH6G+F7 Montrose
Location: Clatt / Plus code: 8655+JJ8 Huntly
Location: Aberdeen / Plus code: 4WX4+69 Aberdeen
Location: Pitmedden / Plus code: 8QXP+6P Ellon