Aberdeenshire and Moray Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4/5(22 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.

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Dyce

4.5/5(4 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
Aberdeen which includes street scenes

Hanover

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

Hanover
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Photo by Richard Slessor (CC BY-SA)

Bridge of Don

If you're spending some time in Bridge of Don, Old Castle of Slains and Royal Aberdeen Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

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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
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$148 per night from 9 May to 10 May
AU$148
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
Views
"I had a room with King bed at the end of floor 7 which had beautiful views of city & harbours."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$194 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,052 reviews)
Very nice city centre hotel with parking
"Great location in city centre. On site parking-VERY tight entrance, payable at hotel. Comfortable room, can elect no room service if you don’t need it which is good. In hotel Chop House restaurant had good menu, service and atmosphere. Spa and massage was excellent. Gym room very quiet and adequate ..."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
4 out of 5
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is AU$125 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Central location but we had some street noise one of the nights."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
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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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"excellent hotel, the room i was given was a large 1 br and was excellent. thank you"

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Royal Athenaeum Suites
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 WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 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
Aberdeen by Charles Hope
Aberdeen by Charles Hope
3 out of 5
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
"Clean safe and secure property"

Reviewed on 9 Dec. 2024

Aberdeen by Charles Hope
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Popular places to visit

Dunnottar Castle showing a gorge or canyon and farmland

Dunnottar Castle

4.5/5(5 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
University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

4/5(2 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 featuring railway items and snow

CairnGorm Mountain

5/5(4 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
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 showing mountains, forests and a river or creek

Loch Morlich

4.5/5(8 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
Codonas Amusement Park

Codonas Amusement Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Codonas Amusement Park

Cities near Aberdeenshire and Moray

Urquhart Castle which includes a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Inverness

Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Loch an Eilein featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and island images

Aviemore

Photo by Nick Chatham

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