Find Nearest See & Do in Aberdeenshire
Heading to Aberdeenshire and looking for something to do or a place to visit nearby. Coast Radar is not just a list of beaches but we bring you the whole Aberdeenshire coast including castles, lighthouses, piers, museums, beautiful gardens, seaside towns, National Trust and other heritage properties.
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Fyvie Castle was built in the 13th Century and is about a mile from the village of Fyvie in among the most beautiful countryside in the lowlands of Aberdeenshire. Historically, this castle is really interesting as it stands in Fyvie parish and has a great spot on the banks of the river Ythan. The atmosphere here is one of Read more…
Blairs Museum was originally within Blairs College where it stayed for 157 years. Here, articles that pertain to Scotland’s Catholic heritage are stored and include renown works of art – textiles, paintings, silver and memorabilia – donated over the years by priests, friends, bishops and Scots Colleges. It is a rara and wellworth seeing collection of religious heritage. Today, Blairs Read more…
Leith Hall was built around 1650 and lived in by the Leith family until the mid-20th century. Set in 286 acres of scenic estate containing 6 acres of wonderful garden that overlooks some of Aberdeenshire’s finest rolling countryside. Originally built around an abundant courtyard the house still has personal belongings of the family and those before them including their military Read more…
Aberdeen Art Gallery is one of Aberdeen’s most popular tourist attractions. An attractive example of late 19th century architecture, it houses one of the finest art collections in Britain with paintings, sculpture and graphics from the 15th century to the present day. Gallery Shop, Gallery Cafe, Creche Services and Wi-Fi at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Aberdeen Art Gallery has disabled access. Read more…
Oldmeldrum is an old town about five miles north-east of Inverurie and some 17 miles north-west of Aberdeen on the main road to Banff. Some of the History of the Battle of Barra has lingered here with the army of John Comyn being housed here in 1307. For tourists, the history of the town is in its buildings like the Morris Hotel Read more…
The Stonehaven Tolbooth is a late 16th-century stone building originally used as a courthouse and a prison. Now hosts a museum that has a number of artefacts associated with Stonehaven’s heritage. Read more…
The Cruickshank Botanic Garden covers 11 acres. It includes shrub borders, a rock and water garden, sunken garden, rose garden, herbaceous border and an arboretum, and houses a nationally important collection of over 2500 plants. The garden is situated in Old Aberdeen on the King’s College campus of the University of Aberdeen and is a partnership between the University and Read more…
Daviot is home to a superb Neolithic stone circle. There are ten stones in the circle with one lying flat. The circle has been used as a burial ground and to the south of the main circle is a smaller circle that was excavated in the 1930’s that also seems to have been used as a cremation cemetary in about 1500 Read more…
Kinnaird Head Lighthouse was the very first lighthouse on mainland Scotland and Kinnaird Head now has two lighthouses: The first lighthouse was built in 1787 within the existing 16th-century castle tower. In 1824 a new stone tower was constructed within the castle. The current is a fibreglass automated light that stands beside the original. The original lighthouse is now Read more…
The Macduff Marine Aquarium is located on Aberdeenshire’s scenic coast in the traditional fishing town of Macduff, on the shore of the Moray Firth, Scotland’s largest bay. This aquarium lets you discover the Moray Firth’s underwater habitats, with displays taking you from the shoreline to the seafloor. There is an audio tour, quizzes for the kids and a gift shop Read more…
Deers Den is a site of historical importance as it has mesolithic remains and Iron Age artefacts from the days when it was a Roman Camp. The site covers about 120 acres but has been built over by the town as well but it’s important as it’s related to the Severan invasion in about 200 CE. This camp was one Read more…
Duff House is a Georgian estate house in Banff, Aberdeenshire. The house is part of the National Galleries of Scotland and houses a collection of fine paintings and furniture. Facilities include car parking, a children’s play area, a shop and a tearoom. Read more…
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