Aberdeenshire and Moray

Travel Guide

Aberdeen showing street scenes
Aberdeen showing street scenes, night scenes and heritage elements
Dunnottar Castle which includes farmland and wildflowers
Loch Morlich featuring a river or creek and a pebble beach
Loch an Eilein which includes forest scenes

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre.

Central Aberdeen
Coming into land at Aberdeen airport

Dyce

Visitors highly recommend Dyce for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Formartine and Buchan Way while you're in town.

Dyce
Aberdeen showing street scenes

Hanover

If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Hanover
A wee dram of Glenmorangie, recommended by the waitress as an introductory whiskey. If that's an introduction, good heavens.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rubislaw Quarry or Queen Victoria Statue.

Aberdeen West End
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Cove

Restaurants and spas are some things travelers note about Cove. Check out Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Cove
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

Ferryhill

While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.

Ferryhill
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is P5,063 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P5,063
P6,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,033 reviews)
Lovely city centre hotel
"Beautifully decorated hotel, friendly staff, quick check in. Comfy bed, well equipped bathroom with large spacious rainfall shower and large bath. Buffet breakfast with a range of hot and continental options."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is P4,113 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P4,113
P4,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,028 reviews)
"Good value"

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre
Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre
3 out of 5
101 Crown Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is P2,490 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
P2,490
P2,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Trinity Centre and Aberdeen Music ...
7.6/10 Good! (532 reviews)
"Staff fine , accomodation fine , no public transport , You have to pay extra for parking !"

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Brentwood Aberdeen City Centre
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Royal Athenaeum Suites
Royal Athenaeum Suites
3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tolbooth Museum and Aberdeen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"excellent hotel, the room i was given was a large 1 br and was excellent. thank you"

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

Royal Athenaeum Suites
Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aviemore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
Aviemore
"Quiet compact has everything you need and like washing liquid scrub mini fridge integrated microwave no gas or no hob or no oven and near by shops helps for self catering trip parking and few steps 1st floor enjoyed first visit and stay"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3 out of 5
Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Aviemore. Enjoy free parking, a golf course, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (184 reviews)
Great for families
"Great. Lovely chalet in good location. Enjoyed dinner at the restaurant too."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
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Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Aberdeen
Dunnottar Castle which includes a gorge or canyon and farmland

Dunnottar Castle

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

Dunnottar Castle
Cairngorm Ski Resort which includes railway items and snow

CairnGorm Mountain

Explore a wide range of pistes, freestyle skiing areas and a snow park before taking a break at Scotland’s highest restaurant at this stunning highland ski resort.

CairnGorm Mountain
Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Loch Morlich showing forests, mountains and a river or creek

Loch Morlich

Relax on the sandy beach or go for a scenic hike around this beautiful freshwater loch in the shadow of CairnGorm Mountain.

Loch Morlich

Balmoral Castle

Find out about the history of Crathie when you take a trip to Balmoral Castle. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Balmoral Castle
Urquhart Castle showing a lake or waterhole and building ruins

Inverness

Loch an Eilein which includes heritage elements, island views and mountains

Aviemore

Photo by Phyllis Robb

Banchory

Photo by Eddie Boyd

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