Aberdeenshire & Morayshire
This area stretches north and west from the ‘granite city’ of Aberdeen, up along the north sea coast, with its long stretches of sandy beach, to Fraserburgh, or ‘The Broch’ as it is locally known. You then turn the corner to find a string of charming fishing villages such as Pennan, Crovie, Cullen and Gardenstown and more superb beaches. Inland from Aberdeen there is a hugely scenic drive along the river Dee into the heart of Royal Deeside.
Aberdeenshire & Morayshire Self Catering Cottages
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Lots to See and Do
In the hinterland, the countryside immediately around Aberdeen is gently rolling, with numerous interesting castles and gardens to visit, while the further west you go the more mountainous it becomes, covering famous Cockbridge and Tomintoul, the highest village in Scotland, as well as the Lecht Ski area between them.
Aberdeenshire
The countryside to the north and west of Aberdeen is attractive and peaceful with castles, stately homes and good walking, cycling and fishing.
Banffshire
Banffshire spans from the area around Tomintoul in the Cairngorms to Banff and Macduff, with some fabulous beaches.
Morayshire
With a reputation as one of the sunniest areas of Scotland, Moray stretches along the coast covering miles of fabulous sandy beach.
Royal Deeside
The journey along the Dee from Aberdeen takes you past the pretty town of Ballater to the tourist draw of Braemar.
Aberdeenshire
The countryside to the north and west of Aberdeen is attractive and peaceful with castles, stately homes and good walking, cycling and fishing.
Banffshire
Banffshire spans from the area around Tomintoul in the Cairngorms to Banff and Macduff, with some fabulous beaches.
Morayshire
With a reputation as one of the sunniest areas of Scotland, Moray stretches along the coast covering miles of fabulous sandy beach.
Royal Deeside
The journey along the Dee from Aberdeen takes you past the pretty town of Ballater to the tourist draw of Braemar.
Plenty to Explore
There are many whisky distilleries in Speyside and Aberdeen, a bustling city with good transport connections with the rest of the UK, has a charming old university and a distinct architecture, many of the buildings being built from granite. Aberdeen is a convenient base for exploring the wider region.
The countryside to the north and west of Aberdeen is often unfairly overlooked as a holiday destination. It is actually full of interest, with attractive and peaceful countryside, beautiful gardens, good walking, cycling, fishing, golfing and on its edge some magnificent beaches.
There are many historic, archaeological and other attractions, the most famous being Balmoral, the Royal Family's holiday residence on Deeside. The area thus offers the visitor a wide variety of activities from which to choose.
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Banff | Banchory, Ballater & Aboyne | Braemar | Buckie & Findochty | Crovie | Cullen | Fraserburgh & Peterhead | Fordyce | Gardenstown | Kincardineshire | Speyside | Stonehaven & the Mearns
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INDEPENDENT FEEDBACK
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| 13-Jul-2025 | Ashieburn Cottage DE8 (overall) |
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This was our second visit to Ashieburn Cottage. The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. It is spotlessly clean and well appointed. The garden is large and beautifully maintained it is also totally enclosed so ideal for our dog to roam around. There is a lovely wood adjacent to the property which is ideal for exercising the dog. Overall we had a lovely week here and will be back | |
| 13-Jul-2025 | Croft 34, Mellon Charles HE1 (overall) |
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Website is attractive and simple to use. Booking was straightforward | |
| 13-Jul-2025 | Upper Liddesdale Cottage GF6 (overall) |
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Have stayed with Unique Cottages several times as they are good & have some nice properties. Upper Liddesdale is very clean & nicely situated however there is room for improvement. | |
| 13-Jul-2025 | Jalna HF9 (overall) |
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Jlana is a fabulous home from home. This cottage has everything you could possibly need for a holiday home. The decoration is a mix of contemporary, modern and old and it works so well. The owners are very artistic in the way they have designed the house. Everything from furniture to crockery is excellent quality. There is a most interesting cottage garden with lots of seating areas. The location of Jlana is perfect. So close to the quantities fishing villages and inland for castles, gardens and of course Scotland's Secret Bunker. Fife is such a lovely county and unlike many areas in Scotland is not overcrowded. | |
| 13-Jul-2025 | Gariob Beag DH4 (overall) |
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We have used Unique Cottages before and never been disappointed. They are efficient, thorough and easy to work with. | |
| 13-Jul-2025 | Cnoc Eoghainn Cottage AJ2 (overall) |
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Quick and easy and secure. Have booked through Unique Cottages many times and service has always been good. | |
| 12-Jul-2025 | Shore Cottage, Castleton GD9 (overall) |
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Fabulous location, stunning scenery. Beautifully appointed accommodation with everything you need. Neighbours (i.e. seals, herons, oyster catchers, etc) great to watch. And just a short hop into Lochgilphead for the shops! | |
| 12-Jul-2025 | Claddochside GE9 (overall) |
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Easy to use website and effective communication. | |
| 12-Jul-2025 | Bluebell Cottage GE7 (overall) |
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Absolutely perfect. The cottage was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and all amenities appreciated. | |
| 12-Jul-2025 | Lochside GS1 (overall) |
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No complaints - excellent and efficient service. |