Aberdeenshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Aberdeenshire.

About Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire in Scotland has a rich historic heritage with a large number of Neolithic and Bronze Age sites. Many people have crossed the Aberdeen shire mountainous land from the Scottish lowlands to the highlands. There are many historic houses and castles to visit most famously Queen Elizabeth II summer retreat Balmoral Castle. Unspoilt coastline, delightful valleys and winding salmon stocked rivers. Take part in a Highland festival and sample a fine malt whisky this is Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Aberdeenshire

1. Grampian Transport Museum - Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AE The Grampian Transport Museum is one of the most popular transportation museums in Scotland. It is located in Alford in Aberdeenshire. 2. The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses - Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 9DU The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses is located at Kinnaird Head, whose headland is located at Fraserburg, Aberdeenshire. 3. The Gordon Highlanders Museum - Viewfield Road, Aberdeen, AB15 7XH The Gordon Highlanders Museum was created to celebrate a British Army infantry regiment that existed from the late 19th century until 1994. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Aberdeenshire

Towns and Villages in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Aberdeen - Maritime Museum containing exhibits that depict the history of the North Sea... More... Ballater - did not become an established village until 1745... More... Fraserburgh - derives its name for the Frasier family who first acquired the land in 1504... More... Huntly - has had four castles, all have suffered damage or destruction from brutal attacks... More... Inverurie - has many reminders of civilizations from the past... More... Peterhead - constructed a prison in 1888, which was reputed as being the toughest institution in Scotland... More... Turriff - has a spacious park known locally as the Haughs... More... Westhill - was the brainchild of Ronald Fraser Dean, who in 1963 devised constructing the town... More...

Useful Contact Information for Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen Tourist Information Centre Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BP Tel No: 01224 288828 Alford Tourist Information Centre Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8FD Tel No: 01975 562052 Ballater Tourist Information Centre Old Royal Station, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QB Tel No: 01339 755306 Braemar Tourist Information Centre Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YP Tel No: 01339 741600 Crathie Tourist Information Centre Crathie, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UL Tel No: 01339 742414 Dufftown Tourist Information Centre (seasonal) The Square, Dufftown, AB55 4AD Tel No: 01340 820501 Fraserburgh Tourist Information Centre (seasonal) Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 9DA Tel No: 01346 518315 Huntly Tourist Information Centre The Square, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8AD Tel No: 01466 792255 Inverurie Tourist Information Centre High Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 3XQ Tel No: 01467 625800

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