Ballater, Cairngorms
Ref: 1060441SK
Sleeps 17 | 8 bedrooms
Aberdeenshire, located on the north east of Scotland’s mainland, boasts a unique array of landscape and heritage, with many miles of easterly coastline and an inland westerly border incorporating the Cairngorm National Park. Aberdeenshire is also home to two ski resorts. The Castle Trail takes in the best castles Aberdeenshire has to offer. Aberdeen City, famous for its connections with the energy industy, is also home to an large number of parks and gardens, and a beautiful stretch of sandy beach. Its nickname the ‘Granite City’ is courtesy of its quarrying history, and the famous \'Granite Mile\' (Union Street) is home to many shops. Other large towns in the area include Peterhead and Fraserburgh and Inverurie.
Aberdeenshire, located on the north east of Scotland’s mainland, boasts a unique array of landscape and heritage. The historic county of Banffshire on the north coast is now commonly considered to be part of Aberdeenshire. The many miles of easterly coastline offers rugged cliffs as well as sandy beaches and appeals to watersport enthusiasts. The inland westerly border incorporates the Cairngorm National Park, attracting walkers and explorers. The region is home the Lecht Ski Resort, and Glenshee Ski Resort, so really can cater for a massive range of sports! Investigation of the Castle Trail is a must – the trail takes in 17 of the best castles Aberdeenshire has to offer, including Balmoral Castle, seasonal home to the Royal Family. Aberdeen plays a part in the oil and gas industry forming a land base for the North Sea oil rigs, however don’t be deceived by what you may find here – the city has won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ award a record breaking 13 times, thanks to its incredible number of parks and gardens, and is home to a beautiful stretch of sandy beach. Its nickname the ‘Granite City’ is courtesy of its quarrying history, and the famous \'Granite Mile\' (Union Street) is home to many shops. The traditional neighbouring towns of Banff and Macduff sit on either side of the River Deveron, a popular fishing river, and nearby you will find the magnificent Duff House. Other large towns in the area include Peterhead and Fraserburgh, both fishing towns on the north east coast, and the market town of Inverurie.