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Aberdeen, Grampian, and Moray
Superb quality self catering accommodation in Aberdeen and the Grampian Highlands is provided by ASSC members. From luxury apartments and self-catering flats in Aberdeen city centre to self catered chalets, lodges, castles and cottages throughout Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Grampian Highlands, our members’ holiday properties provide an ideal base to explore the castle, whisky and coastal trails of the region.
Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands is the huge triangle of land that thrusts into the North Sea and comprises the regions of Aberdeenshire, Banffshire and Moray and the city of Aberdeen, city of flowers, Scotland's third largest city.
Moray Firth
The Moray Firth, from the hardy fishing port of Fraserburgh west to the Findhorn community, has some of the country's most dramatic coastal scenery, with perfect little fishing villages clinging for dear life to storm-battered cliffs. There are also long stretches of apricot-coloured beaches, golf courses, long hours of sunshine, and even dolphins frolicking in the waters offshore.
Flowing into the Moray Firth is the River Spey, whose gentle, wooded valley is the centre of Scotland's malt whisky industry. The annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, held first weekend in May is a celebration of whisky, food and music at venues throughout the area including Dufftown, Aberlour and the City of Elgin.
The Cairngorm National Park takes in some of the most spectacular landscapes in Scotland, from the wild tundra of the high mountain tops to the heather moors and grand glens. Braemar (famous for its Highland Games) is in the southern part of the park and the trip over the mountains to the Lecht ski resort and Glenlivet is spectacular with excellent walking and wildlife throughout the area.
Another of the region's assets is its rich history. This is castle country and there are over 70 in Aberdeenshire, Banffshire and Moray including Huntly, Crathes Dunnottar and Drum. One of the most famous is Balmoral Castle, Scottish home of the Royal Family.
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Things to see and do in Aberdeen, Grampian, and Moray.
The following are a few examples of the places to experience while in Aberdeen:
- Clickable Regional Map for ASVA attractions (Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions)
- His Majesty’s Theatre
- St. Machar’s Cathedral
- Historic Old Aberdeen
- Fishing village of Footdee
- World-class golf courses such as Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay
- Balmedie Beach and Dunes
- Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- Provost Skene House
- Clickable Regional Map for ASVA attractions
- Coastal Trail – picturesque fishing villages such as Pennan depicted in the film “Local Hero”
- Castle Trail – over 300 properties with Historic Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, & privately owned castles
- Whisky Trail – Speyside alone there are over 40 distilleries !
- Cairngorms National Park
- Pitmedden Gardens
- Many festivals such as The Spirit of Speyside, Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, & Coast Festival of Visual Arts
- Standing stones such as The Strichen Stone Circle
- Fantastic walks in places like Bennachie or Tap-o-the-Noth
- Coastal & cliff top golf courses such as Royal Tarlair in MacDuff
- Bird watching at Troup Head
- Whales, dolphins, and seals
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