Aberdeenshire and Moray Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum featuring 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 His Majesty's Theatre.

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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Cove

4/5(55 area reviews)

Some popular features of Cove include its restaurants and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Duthie Park Winter Gardens or Aberdeen Harbour are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Cove
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

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

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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
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

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.

Ferryhill
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,702 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿2,702
฿3,242 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Great hotel stayed multiple times now
"Great hotel, rooms are lovely and the bar area is fab. I always get a good night sleep"

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,511 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
฿2,511
฿3,013 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (961 reviews)
"Central for all our needs. Would stay again. Thanks"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen
3.5 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ฿2,034 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿2,034
฿2,441 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Turned out great
"Initial room was tired but still thought value for money as per location. No hairdryer then TV not working so very efficiently staff transferred us to another room (assume this was “superior” room for hotel which I’d class as a good 4⭐️ establishment which I’d expect to pay double to what I was charged ..."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
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Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
3.5 out of 5
Dalfaber Drive, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified aparthotel in Aviemore. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (174 reviews)
"Excellent resort to stay with kids and dog. The accommodation is a great size, beds are comfy and the resort is clean. The resort itself is dated but the location and the size of the apartments make it worrhwhile. Kids loved the badminton and tennis. Pool is great for kids too We will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2025

Macdonald Spey Valley Resort
Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aviemore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
Superb find
"Only stayed for three nights, but thought it was a lovely place. The room decor is very modern/contemporary, which is what I like. Bed and bedding was comfortable, but was only a small double bed, presumably because the room was quite small. We will stay again , but will book a bigger room next ..."

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Sweeney Rooms Aviemore
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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tolbooth Museum and Aberdeen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
"Great suite, but the check-in desk was unstaffed when I arrived, so I spent a very irritating 20 minutes out on the street, unable to get through the locked door leading into the hotel. The phone number to call for assistance was not working on my 1 phone. They need to fix this; check-in should not ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2024

Royal Athenaeum Suites
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Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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
Cairngorm Ski Resort which includes snow and railway items

CairnGorm Mountain

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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
Dunnottar Castle which includes farmland and a gorge or canyon

Dunnottar Castle

4.5/5(40 reviews)

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
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 featuring a river or creek, forest scenes and mountains

Loch Morlich

4.5/5(62 reviews)

Relax on the sandy beach or go for a scenic hike around this beautiful freshwater loch in the shadow of CairnGorm Mountain.

Loch Morlich

Balmoral Castle

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Balmoral Castle

Cities near Aberdeenshire and Moray

Urquhart Castle showing a lake or waterhole and building ruins

Inverness

Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Peterhead

Peterhead

Inverurie

Inverurie