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
Scotstown Moor Nature Reserve
Photo by Richard Slessor (CC BY-SA)

Bridge of Don

If you're spending some time in Bridge of Don, Old Castle of Slains and Royal Aberdeen Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Bridge of Don
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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
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is P4,452 per night from 2 May to 3 May
P4,452
P5,342 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
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! (1,021 reviews)
Views
"I had a room with King bed at the end of floor 7 which had beautiful views of city & harbours."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is P5,579 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P5,579
P6,694 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (1,052 reviews)
Very nice city centre hotel with parking
"Great location in city centre. On site parking-VERY tight entrance, payable at hotel. Comfortable room, can elect no room service if you don’t need it which is good. In hotel Chop House restaurant had good menu, service and atmosphere. Spa and massage was excellent. Gym room very quiet and adequate ..."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is P3,745 per night from 5 May to 6 May
P3,745
P4,494 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Central location but we had some street noise one of the nights."

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
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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 Union Square Shopping Centre ...
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! (39 reviews)
Superb find
"Only stayed for three nights, but thought it was a lovely place. The room decor is very modern/contemporary, which is what I like. Bed and bedding was comfortable, but was only a small double bed, presumably because the room was quite small. We will stay again , but will book a bigger room next ..."

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024

Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
Aberdeen by Charles Hope
Aberdeen by Charles Hope
3 out of 5
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
"Clean safe and secure property"

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2024

Aberdeen by Charles Hope
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Codonas Amusement Park

Codonas Amusement Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Codonas Amusement Park
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

Elgin