The Castle Trail takes you from beautiful Duff House in the North, home to one of the finest art collections in Scotland to Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser and all that Royal Deeside has to offer. Haddo House is only 20 minutes away.

Balmedie's seven miles of golden coast is home to some of the finest kitesurfing areas in the UK. There are enthusiasts here year round on sea and sand. Aberdeen has an active watersports and diving community

From the Coastel Trail to the Grampian Highlands and Royal Deeside, you are spoiled for choice with scenery, history and famous places to visit. Walking holidays short breaks will bring endless exploring in such a diverse area.

Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail, the only one of its kind in the world makes a fantastic day out. With a range of differing distilleries, visitors centres and the Speyside Cooperage where you can see whisky barrels being made, the Malt Whisky Trail is certainly worth a visit.

Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail, the only one of its kind in the world makes a fantastic day out. With a range of differing distilleries, visitors centres and the Speyside Cooperage where you can see whisky barrels being made, the Malt Whisky Trail is certainly worth a visit.

Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail, the only one of its kind in the world makes a fantastic day out. With a range of differing distilleries, visitors centres and the Speyside Cooperage where you can see whisky barrels being made, the Malt Whisky Trail is certainly worth a visit.