Aberdeenshire and Moray

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum showing heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4/5(632 area reviews)

Travellers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and Union Terrace Gardens.

Central Aberdeen
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Dyce

4/5(175 area reviews)

Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Dyce
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Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Rubislaw Quarry and Queen Victoria Statue while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.

Hanover
David Welch Winter Gardens showing interior views and a park

Ferryhill

While Ferryhill isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Photo by Richard Slessor (CC BY-SA)

Bridge of Don

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

Bridge of Don
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is €89 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€89
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,068 reviews)
Sandman Signature Aberdeen
"Even though the hotel was easy to find it was so hard to find how to get into the hotel to the reception. There isn’t a loading zone so it is kinda tricky. The hotel has very little parking around back but there is a small lot a block away that is also theirs. That fills up fast and when those two ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Aviemore Invernesshire, Aviemore, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €75 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€75
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Aviemore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,009 reviews)
"Great base for a family vacation."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is €75 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€75
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,053 reviews)
"This hotel is adjacent to a shopping mall."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
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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! (261 reviews)
"Property is a little outdated but good location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Royal Athenaeum Suites
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! (204 reviews)
"The apartment was spacious for the two of us, the beds were comfortable, the kitchen had a good range of appliances and the lounge had comfortable seating."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
The Old Mill Inn

The Old Mill Inn

3 out of 5
7 Brodie Pl, Forres, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Forres. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Brodie Castle and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Thoroughly enjoyed the accomodation. There are a lot of good places to eat in nearby Forres."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 featuring 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 Mountain featuring 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 theatre scene and shops.

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

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 building ruins and a lake or waterhole

Inverness

Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Loch an Eilein showing heritage elements, mountains and island images

Aviemore

Photo by Eddie Boyd

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