Top Things to do in Aberdeenshire
Top Hotels in Aberdeenshire
- 1. Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel
- 3. Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre hotel
- 4. Malmaison Aberdeen
- 5. Travelodge Aberdeen Central
- 6. Ibis Aberdeen Centre
- 7. Bogenraith House
- 8. Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- 9. Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport (Dyce) hotel
- 10. Atholl Hotel
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10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Aberdeenshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom including Forvie National Nature Reserve, Raemoir Trout Fishery, Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve, Pitfour Estate, Willows Animal Sanctuary, White Wood, Ury Riverside Park, Balmedie Beach, Brig 'o' Balgownie, Donmouth Local Nature Reserve.
Restaurants in Aberdeenshire
1. Forvie National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 581leew
Forvie is an amazing nature reserve with a huge variety of wildlife and habitats. One of the main attractions is the Seal haul-out which can be found at the end of the reserve. The beach the seals are on is designated by Marine Scotland making it an offence to intentionally or recklessly harass them. That is why the reserve requests they are view from the other side of the river on Newburgh beach where the won't be disturbed. Repeated disturbance by visitors on Forvie has a serious impact of Seals ability to rest, moult and breed on the reserve. This is why they are legally protected from being prevented from doing it. Ythan Seal Watch is an online group based on Newburgh beach which monitors the Seals and visitors who disturb them. The point of the signs and mapped routes on the reserve is to protect the wildlife and habitats there. It is extremely disappointing that a small number of visitors to Forvie continue to ignore this legal advice and view the Seals from the beach they are on causing serious disturbances to the colony. That is what we now tackle disturbances in a very public way. Please always respect wildlife and follow all signs, maps and advice on the reserve. It is also extremely frustrating for other visitors enjoying the Seals from the other side of the estuary on Newburgh. There is no information on the Forvie reserve to advise visitors to view the Seals from there. Visitors have right of responsible access. Part of that is following all the information and advice in the car-park when visitors arrive at the waterside car-park.
2. Raemoir Trout Fishery
3. Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Midhill
Enjoyed a pleasant walk here on a sunny autumn day. Unfortunately the visitor centre was closed but managed to navigate our way around on foot. Climbed to the Knockie viewpoint and walked around the estate. Just the place to blow the cobwebs away and get away from it all
4. Pitfour Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By garytR3944JR - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Stumbled across this walk after a recommendation from a friend (why is it not advertised more ?) Beautiful walk around the lake, and a nice seat on the grass bank in the afternoon sunshine So many swans and ducks on the lake, and a rowing boat with a fly fisher, very picturesque Can highly recommend it to anyone looking to spend an hour or two in the open air. Walk is very easy, on hardcore gravel path so suitable and easily accessible for most users
5. Willows Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By X2848SIstephanief - Lake District, United Kingdom
I travel here every weekend and its just amazing. The animals and the staff and the food are amazing, you can adopt some pets which is also amazing! Love this place!!
6. White Wood
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
The White Wood is a living monument to peace, which will develop over three hundred years. As a site of reflection, it was created by the community of Huntly and artist Caroline Wendling, hosted by local arts organisation Deveron Projects, with stones from France, Scottish soil and oak trees grown from acorns from Joseph Beuys' 7000 Oaks in Kassel. The wood's native trees, shrubs and flowers all display an element of white, the colour of peace.
Reviewed By laurencS9861DU
An incredibly peaceful spot set in a beautiful forest. Planted as a living artwork, this wood has collected many stories over time, and to think it will continue to do so is magical. I would recommend exploring this map to anyone visiting the area.
7. Ury Riverside Park
8. Balmedie Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 609 reviews
A stretch of sandy beach north of the city.
Reviewed By E2338BG - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
A beautiful beach with large sand dunes and amazing views of the north sea with windfarm in the distance. Ideal for a family day out or a sunset walk with a loved one.
9. Brig 'o' Balgownie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
This historic bridge has stood since the early 14th century and once served as an important line of communication between Aberdeen and other medieval coastal towns.
10. Donmouth Local Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Shona3003 - Westhill, United Kingdom
Lovely unspoilt beach that is much quieter than the main Aberdeen beach. Great for any length of walk, the sand at the start can be quite hard going, but you can move onto damper sand once round at the north sea. If lucky you can see seals in the river and sea. Walk to one of the war time pill boxes, some are in good condition. Enjoy a walk on an unspoilt beach. Plenty of beach to walk on even at full tide. Lovely for walking the dog.
