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 Famous Aberdeen Angus Cattle

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.

Quick Links to Aberdeenshire & Morayshire Areas

Date	Product	Customer Comment
12-Jul-2025	Viewmount House HD8 (overall)	Easy booking. Kept well informed and received updates regularly. Fantastic cottages and Viemont House was no exception.
12-Jul-2025	Hollybush Cottage GM4 (overall)	We have rented cottages several times from them and have always found it easy to book and they have been helpful when we have spoke on the phone
12-Jul-2025	Phaup Cottage ER6 (overall)	Would recommend Phaup cottage unreservedly! It is clean, spacious and well equipped. It is 1 mile down a track into the forest, and so is not overlooked in any direction! A particular highlight was sitting in the conservatory watching the antics of the red squirrels.
11-Jul-2025	Old Howford Bothy GK3 (overall)	The 'extra touches' were very much appreciated.
11-Jul-2025	Linn Cottage FL7 (overall)	Delivered on the cottages description. Fantastic location, charming cottage.
11-Jul-2025	Sandpiper Cottage GH9 (overall)	Very efficient with emails and sending on regular updates prior to departure.
11-Jul-2025	Dunmor Lodge GF8 (overall)	Helpful on the phone when I booked. Answered all my questions and provided useful information.
11-Jul-2025	Jalna HF9 (overall)	Excellent accomodation, the owners were very welcoming. Everything you need for a short or long stay. Plenty to do in the area, we would highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting the beautiful area of Fife.
10-Jul-2025	Middlehill Cottage DZ5 (overall)	Their service is first class, friendly and efficient. I could speak to someone. The cottage is spotless, well appointed and attractive. A follow up phone call by them checks that all has gone well.
10-Jul-2025	The Net Store FC6 (overall)	No complaints, very good. The cottage had everything we could possibly need. It was clean and tidy. Even had lovely views from the verandah. Lovely and quiet. Would we come back again, definitely.