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A pink turreted castle standing behind trees, a stone wall bordering the lawn.

Itineraries in Aberdeenshire.

Castle trails and coast days, stop by stop

All itineraries
Edzell Castle's walled garden and lunch at Sinclair's LarderA morningEdzell Castle's walled garden and lunch at Sinclair's LarderMore infoPictish Angus: a Wednesday of stones, April to SeptemberOne dayPictish Angus: a Wednesday of stones, April to SeptemberMore infoA heritage railway platform in Aberdeenshire, benches lining a cream-and-red station building beside the waiting train.A morningThe Mackenzie Memorial walk at BallaterMore infoA ruined castle standing on a grassy headland surrounded by the sea, seen from above.A morningA picnic in Dunnottar Woods at StonehavenMore infoA pink turreted castle standing on a grassy slope, trees framing it on either side.A morningA picnic at Haughton Country Park in AlfordMore infoA picnic in Scolty Forest at BanchoryA morningA picnic in Scolty Forest at BanchoryMore infoA tall white lighthouse stands offshore in breaking waves off the Aberdeenshire coast, its reflection visible on the wet sand.A morningA picnic at Aden Country ParkMore infoA picnic at Balmedie Country ParkA morningA picnic at Balmedie Country ParkMore infoA walk from Tarland to Tomnaverie Stone CircleA morningA walk from Tarland to Tomnaverie Stone CircleMore infoA walk round the Craigievar Castle estateA morningA walk round the Craigievar Castle estateMore infoBoats crowd a stone harbour in a small coastal town, pastel houses lining the water and a sandy beach beyond.A morningA picnic watching the gliders at AboyneMore infoA picnic by the Cambus o' May bridgeA morningA picnic by the Cambus o' May bridgeMore infoA walk from Milton of Crathes to Crathes CastleA morningA walk from Milton of Crathes to Crathes CastleMore infoA cliff path walk from Stonehaven harbour to Dunnottar CastleA morningA cliff path walk from Stonehaven harbour to Dunnottar CastleMore infoA ruined castle standing on a rocky headland surrounded by the sea, fields stretching along the clifftop.One dayThe Cambus o' May circular walk from BallaterMore infoA grassy headland with a small waterfall spilling into the sea, cliffs rising on either side.A morningLoch Kinord walk to the Kinord CrossMore infoHuntly Castle and River Deveron walkA morningHuntly Castle and River Deveron walkMore infoA ruined castle standing on a clifftop above the sea in Aberdeenshire.A morningA walk to New Slains Castle from Cruden BayMore infoThe Fowlsheugh cliff walk from CrawtonA morningThe Fowlsheugh cliff walk from CrawtonMore infoNewburgh seals walk round the Ythan mouthA morningNewburgh seals walk round the Ythan mouthMore infoA walk to the gannet cliffs of Troup HeadA morningA walk to the gannet cliffs of Troup HeadMore infoCruden Bay beach walk from Port ErrollA morningCruden Bay beach walk from Port ErrollMore infoA stone castle with turrets standing behind a hedge, an autumn-coloured tree beside the entrance.A morningThe Bunzeach Trail walk at StrathdonMore infoSt Cyrus beach and cliffs walkA morningSt Cyrus beach and cliffs walkMore infoA walk up the White and Brown CaterthunsA morningA walk up the White and Brown CaterthunsMore infoA walk through Duff House woods to the Bridge of AlvahA morningA walk through Duff House woods to the Bridge of AlvahMore infoA pink turreted castle framed by overhanging oak branches, a picnic table set on the lawn.A morningA walk up the Hill of Dunnideer at InschMore infoA walk in Dunnottar Woods to the Shell HouseA morningA walk in Dunnottar Woods to the Shell HouseMore infoWhite-harled cottages line the shore of a small Aberdeenshire village beneath green hillsides, seaweed-covered rocks exposed at low tide.One dayA walk to Loch Lee and Invermark Castle in Glen EskMore infoA walk from Collieston to Old Slains CastleA morningA walk from Collieston to Old Slains CastleMore infoA walk to Rattray Head lighthouseA morningA walk to Rattray Head lighthouseMore infoCullykhan Bay and Castle Point walk, near PennanA morningCullykhan Bay and Castle Point walk, near PennanMore infoA spa day at Ardoe House by the DeeA morningA spa day at Ardoe House by the DeeMore infoThe Balmoral cairns walk: a day on foot from CrathieOne dayThe Balmoral cairns walk: a day on foot from CrathieMore infoThe Seven Bridges walk at BallaterOne dayThe Seven Bridges walk at BallaterMore infoA ruined castle on rugged sea cliffs in Aberdeenshire, farmland stretching inland.A morningStonehaven's open-air pool and fish and chips from The BayMore infoA tall white lighthouse stands offshore amid breaking waves off the Aberdeenshire coast, its reflection visible in the wet sand.One dayA walk up Lochnagar from Glen MuickMore infoA walk up Mount Keen from Glen TanarOne dayA walk up Mount Keen from Glen TanarMore infoA walk up to the Tappie Tower in Kirkhill ForestA morningA walk up to the Tappie Tower in Kirkhill ForestMore infoRound Cairn William in Pitfichie ForestOne dayRound Cairn William in Pitfichie ForestMore infoA walk up Tap o' Noth and the Rhynie stonesA morningA walk up Tap o' Noth and the Rhynie stonesMore infoA walk up Oxen Craig, Bennachie's highest topOne dayA walk up Oxen Craig, Bennachie's highest topMore infoA walk on the old military road at Corgarff CastleOne dayA walk on the old military road at Corgarff CastleMore infoThe Colony Trail walk at BennachieA morningThe Colony Trail walk at BennachieMore infoA walk up Millstone Hill on BennachieA morningA walk up Millstone Hill on BennachieMore infoA walk along the Deeside Way from Aboyne to BallaterOne dayA walk along the Deeside Way from Aboyne to BallaterMore infoA walk through the old pines of Glen TanarA morningA walk through the old pines of Glen TanarMore infoFyvie Castle and Haddo HouseOne dayFyvie Castle and Haddo HouseMore infoThe Linn of Dee and Braemar CastleOne dayThe Linn of Dee and Braemar CastleMore infoBalmoral's grounds and gardensA morningBalmoral's grounds and gardensMore infoUp Craigendarroch, above BallaterA morningUp Craigendarroch, above BallaterMore infoRound Morrone, above BraemarOne dayRound Morrone, above BraemarMore infoUp Creag Choinnich, above BraemarA morningUp Creag Choinnich, above BraemarMore infoA round at Duff House RoyalOne dayA round at Duff House RoyalMore infoKnock Hill and an ice cream in PortsoyA morningKnock Hill and an ice cream in PortsoyMore infoThe Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and a swim in FraserburghOne dayThe Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and a swim in FraserburghMore infoCrawton waterfall and lunch at the Ship Inn in StonehavenA morningCrawton waterfall and lunch at the Ship Inn in StonehavenMore infoNewburgh's seals and lunch at TrellisA morningNewburgh's seals and lunch at TrellisMore infoThe play area and the ducks at Aden Country ParkA morningThe play area and the ducks at Aden Country ParkMore infoBallater's Riverside Walk and a pint at the Balmoral ArmsA morningBallater's Riverside Walk and a pint at the Balmoral ArmsMore infoA sauna at dusk at Stravaig, facing LochnagarA morningA sauna at dusk at Stravaig, facing LochnagarMore infoKildrummy Castle and lunch at the Kildrummy InnA morningKildrummy Castle and lunch at the Kildrummy InnMore infoKnock Castle and lunch at the Rothesay RoomsA morningKnock Castle and lunch at the Rothesay RoomsMore infoA Deeside train ride, the Crathes play park and lunchA morningA Deeside train ride, the Crathes play park and lunchMore infoThe Mither Tap of BennachieA morningThe Mither Tap of BennachieMore infoAn art tour and afternoon tea at the Fife ArmsA morningAn art tour and afternoon tea at the Fife ArmsMore infoWynford Farm Park's animalsA morningWynford Farm Park's animalsMore infoThe Bullers of Buchan's seabird cliffsA morningThe Bullers of Buchan's seabird cliffsMore infoThe geese at Loch of StrathbegA morningThe geese at Loch of StrathbegMore infoTroup Head's gannetsA morningTroup Head's gannetsMore infoLoch Muick and a picnic at Glas-allt-ShielA morningLoch Muick and a picnic at Glas-allt-ShielMore infoCatterline Bay's rock pools, and fish and chips at the BayA morningCatterline Bay's rock pools, and fish and chips at the BayMore infoHaddo Country Park with the children, and lunch at Mrs Smith'sA morningHaddo Country Park with the children, and lunch at Mrs Smith'sMore infoThe Falls of Feugh and an ice cream in BanchoryA morningThe Falls of Feugh and an ice cream in BanchoryMore infoAboyne Green and a pint at the Boat InnA morningAboyne Green and a pint at the Boat InnMore infoGlen Tanar and lunch at the Potarch CaféA morningGlen Tanar and lunch at the Potarch CaféMore infoLittle Oaks at Drum Castle and lunch at the Mains of DrumA morningLittle Oaks at Drum Castle and lunch at the Mains of DrumMore infoParadise Wood by the Don, and lunch at Café 83 in KemnayA morningParadise Wood by the Don, and lunch at Café 83 in KemnayMore infoBalmedie beach and play park, and lunch at the Cock and BullA morningBalmedie beach and play park, and lunch at the Cock and BullMore infoBraemar Castle and lunch in BraemarA morningBraemar Castle and lunch in BraemarMore infoThe River Dee path and a pint at the Flying StagA morningThe River Dee path and a pint at the Flying StagMore infoThe Linn of Dee and lunch at the BothyA morningThe Linn of Dee and lunch at the BothyMore infoThe Linn of Quoich and lunch at Gordon's Tea RoomA morningThe Linn of Quoich and lunch at Gordon's Tea RoomMore infoA wander round Ballater and afternoon tea at Darroch LeargA morningA wander round Ballater and afternoon tea at Darroch LeargMore infoLoch Kinord and pizza at Kite in DinnetA morningLoch Kinord and pizza at Kite in DinnetMore infoCambus o' May bridge and an ice cream at Shorty'sA morningCambus o' May bridge and an ice cream at Shorty'sMore infoA boat trip from Stonehaven and lunch at the TolboothA morningA boat trip from Stonehaven and lunch at the TolboothMore infoThe walled garden at Crathes and lunch at Café 1702A morningThe walled garden at Crathes and lunch at Café 1702More infoCrathes Castle and lunch at Café 1702A morningCrathes Castle and lunch at Café 1702More infoThe gardens of the north-eastOne dayThe gardens of the north-eastMore infoThe Angus and Mearns coastOne dayThe Angus and Mearns coastMore infoThe stone circles of Aberdeenshire: four recumbent circles and CullerlieOne dayThe stone circles of Aberdeenshire: four recumbent circles and CullerlieMore infoTarland and the Howe of Cromar: stones, a loch and a tearoomOne dayTarland and the Howe of Cromar: stones, a loch and a tearoomMore infoRoyal Deeside by bus: Crathes, Cambus o' May and BraemarA few daysRoyal Deeside by bus: Crathes, Cambus o' May and BraemarMore infoThe Buchan coast: Newburgh's seals, Collieston, Slains Castle and the Bullers of BuchanOne dayThe Buchan coast: Newburgh's seals, Collieston, Slains Castle and the Bullers of BuchanMore infoBanchory and Scolty: Falls of Feugh and Milton of CrathesOne dayBanchory and Scolty: Falls of Feugh and Milton of CrathesMore infoBallater and Crathie: a royal day on DeesideOne dayBallater and Crathie: a royal day on DeesideMore infoThe Banff coast: two harbour towns and three cliff villagesOne dayThe Banff coast: two harbour towns and three cliff villagesMore infoAboyne on foot: the Green, the bridge and Birsemore LochOne dayAboyne on foot: the Green, the bridge and Birsemore LochMore infoFinzean and Glen Dye: Clachnaben, Cairn o' Mount, farm shopOne dayFinzean and Glen Dye: Clachnaben, Cairn o' Mount, farm shopMore infoThe Deeside road: Perth to Aberdeen in two daysA few daysThe Deeside road: Perth to Aberdeen in two daysMore infoThe Snow Roads: two passes, three artworks and BraemarA few daysThe Snow Roads: two passes, three artworks and BraemarMore infoAberdeen to Stonehaven and Dunnottar: by train and the cliff pathOne dayAberdeen to Stonehaven and Dunnottar: by train and the cliff pathMore infoPotarch: the café, the Dinnie Stones and the Deeside WayOne dayPotarch: the café, the Dinnie Stones and the Deeside WayMore infoLoch Muick and Ballater: a day in Glen MuickOne dayLoch Muick and Ballater: a day in Glen MuickMore infoAberdeenshire's Castle Trail in two daysA few daysAberdeenshire's Castle Trail in two daysMore infoDeeside walks: Clachnaben, Glen Tanar, the Linn of Dee and Glen LuiA few daysDeeside walks: Clachnaben, Glen Tanar, the Linn of Dee and Glen LuiMore infoAberdeen's street art: the Nuart walls, and who painted themOne dayAberdeen's street art: the Nuart walls, and who painted themMore infoThe Braemar Gathering weekendA few daysThe Braemar Gathering weekendMore infoCastle Hunting in AberdeenshireOne dayCastle Hunting in AberdeenshireMore infoWhisky, Castles & Pyramids - A 35-Mile Trail Through Aberdeenshire’s Royal HeartlandOne dayWhisky, Castles & Pyramids - A 35-Mile Trail Through Aberdeenshire’s Royal HeartlandMore infoThe Moray Pictish Trail – 50 Miles of Stones, Forts, and Forgotten SymbolsOne dayThe Moray Pictish Trail – 50 Miles of Stones, Forts, and Forgotten SymbolsMore infoExploring Angus from the Mountains to the SeaOne dayExploring Angus from the Mountains to the SeaMore info1 day in Royal DeesideOne day1 day in Royal DeesideMore infoFrom Angus to AberdeenshireOne dayFrom Angus to AberdeenshireMore info

More of Aberdeenshire.

Ruined castle walls crown a sea-cliff promontory beyond a deep grassy chasm.See and doClifftop ruins, pink towers and stone circlesA fishing harbour village in Aberdeenshire, small boats moored before colourful waterfront buildings.Eat, drink and shopHarbour fish and chips, farm shops and cafésA small stone cottage with a pyramidal slate roof and chimney stands beside a gravel drive, pine forest covering the hillside behind in evening light.Where to stayEstate cottages and a bothy for twoA ruined castle standing on a rocky headland surrounded by the sea, a path winding up from the cliffs.History and storiesStone circles, castle country and the Granite CityAn aerial view of a harbour town in Aberdeenshire, boats moored inside its stone breakwater.Getting hereThe trains, the roads and the busesA tall white lighthouse stands offshore in breaking waves off the Aberdeenshire coast, its reflection visible on the wet sand.What is on in AberdeenshireSomething new from the region every day

Photographs by tolbooth-restaurant and MikeMellerPhotography; Andrew Tryon (CC BY-SA 2.0), Akela NDE (CC BY-SA 2.0 fr), Ralph Greig (CC BY-SA 2.0) and Iain Lees (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons; Mike Gaskin, Michael Hesten, steve whitmarsh, Sparky the Golden Retriever, Alexander Kim, Naw, Stanislav Jackulik, Doug Fraser-Pitt, Amro Hassan, 100na, Chirag Dedhia, Laura Perci, Jay, Ilk2, Lukasz Konc, Anthony Mcallister, Steven Deas, Ben, Robert Paterson, Ann Palmer, Thomas Franzén Storm, Drum Castle, Garden & Estate (National Trust for Scotland), Haddo House (National Trust for Scotland), Bilaal Shabbir and Barry Mill (National Trust for Scotland) via Google