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.

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Date	Product	Customer Comment
09-Jul-2025	Bruach HJ9 (overall)	No hassle, efficient, deposit back without fuss.
08-Jul-2025	Moorcroft Cottage DG1 (overall)	Everything was just about perfect. No complaints at all.
08-Jul-2025	Chisholm Cottage AB8 (overall)	Easy to use site, good communication.
08-Jul-2025	The Net Store FC6 (overall)	We booked the fourth time from Germany without any problem. Also in the future we will us it.
08-Jul-2025	Kirroughtree Cottage AU8 (overall)	Excellent service.
08-Jul-2025	The Old Kirk, Kilninver Estate CB1 (overall)	Easy booking, and lots of holiday places I couldn't find anywhere else. It was a smooth experience
07-Jul-2025	29 Pitullie GS4 (overall)	Lovely renovated cottage with the most amazing view. Loved sitting at the huge picture window watching the changing tides and wildlife. Everything was clean and modern. Gorgeous little villages within driving distance to visit along the Moray coast. Would definitely recommend!
07-Jul-2025	Thornfield GK8 (overall)	We had the most delightful stay at Thornfield. From the moment we arrived, we felt relaxed —there’s a comforting, homely energy that invites you to exhale and settle in. The décor is absolutely spot-on: a gentle nod to the age and character of the old property, with carefully chosen touches that speak of thoughtful curation rather than cookie-cutter styling. Original features are beautifully preserved, making each room feel like a page from a well-loved storybook. The location couldn’t be more convenient—just steps from the centre of village life, yet when you retreat to the garden, it feels like another world entirely. It’s a little oasis: birdsong, bees lazily drifting between flowers, and that rare kind of quiet that only comes with being wrapped in nature. Truly a memorable stay. The kind of place that gently asks you to slow down—and rewards you when you do.
07-Jul-2025	Islay Cottage CA4 (overall)	The information they give about the cottages is very well presented and gives clear detail about all the various aspects. Booking is very straight forward and there is generally good communication.
08-Jul-2025	Snowdrop Cottage GE8 (overall)	Tidy place just what we wanted