Visitor Attractions
Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.
Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.
| Aberdeen | Aberdeen Art Gallery | ||
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Schoolhill Aberdeen AB10 1FQ t: 01224 523700 f: 01224 632133 |
Aberdeen Art Gallery houses an important fine art collection with good examples of 19th, 20th and 21st century and contemporary works, a rich, decorative arts collection, special exhibitions, gallery shop and café. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk |
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| GL R |
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| Aberdeen | Aberdeen Maritime Museum | ||
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Shiprow Aberdeen AB11 5BY t: 01224 337700 f: 01224 213066 |
Aberdeen's Maritime Museum tells the story of the North Sea. View displays and exhibitions on the offshore oil industry, shipbuilding, fishing and clipperships; then visit the museum shop and café. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk |
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| GL R |
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| Aberdeen | David Welch Winter Gardens | ||
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Duthie Park Polmuir Road Aberdeen AB11 7TH t: 01224 585310 f: 01224 210532 |
One of Europe's largest indoor gardens and Scotland's third most visited garden. It boasts a beautiful floral paradise all year round with
many rare and exotic plants on show from all around the world. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk e: wintergardens@aberdeencity.gov.uk Contact: Alan Findlay |
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| GL CP EPW No limit |
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| Aberdeen | Glen Garioch Distillery | ||
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Distillery Road Oldmeldrum Aberdeen AB51 0ES t: 01651 873450 f: 01651 873451 |
For over 200 years Glen Garioch Distillery has been handcrafting a beautiful range of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, so why not come along and enjoy a distillery tour and a warming dram. Prices: £3.50 - Concessions Available Open: Jan - Dec |
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| w: www.glengarioch.com e: glen_garioch.distillery@morrisonbowmore.com Contact: Visitor Centre Manager |
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| GL EPW |
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| Aberdeen | NorthLink Ferries Ltd. | ||
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Kiln Corner Ayre Road Kirkwall KW15 1QX t: 0845 6000 449 f: 01856 879588 |
Northlink Ferries provide fast and frequent sailings to Orkney and Shetland, from Aberdeen and Scrabster, using three state-of-the-art ships. Net rates available to group organisers. Prices: Various Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.northlinkferries.co.uk e: info@northlinkferries.co.uk Contact: Mrs Elaine Tulloch |
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| R CP 600 |
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| Aberdeen | Provost Skene's House | ||
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Guestrow Aberdeen AB10 1AS t: 01224 641086 f: 01224 632133 |
Dating from 1545, Provost Skene's House holds a series of period room settings. Visitors can also enjoy a unique painted ceiling, costume gallery, displays of local interest and snacks in the café. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk |
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| GL R |
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| Aberdeen | The Gordon Highlanders Museum | ||
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St Luke's Viewfield Road Aberdeen AB15 7XH t: 01224 311200 f: 01224 319323 |
From the Napoleonic Wars to the modern day you can re-live the compelling and dramatic story of The Gordon Highlanders through our spectacular and interactive displays. Prices: £4.00 Adult / £3.00 Concession / £2.00 Child |
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| w: www.gordonhighlanders.com e: museum@gordonhighlanders.com |
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| GL R EPW 60 |
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| Aberlour | Cragganmore Distillery | ||
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Ballindalloch Banffshire AB37 9AB t: 01340 872555 f: 01340 872556 |
Come along and savour the atmosphere, on a unique journey around the distillery. Cragganmore is a small distillery of huge character. Friends of the Classic Malts are welcome to visit throughout the year on an appointment only basis. Prices: £4 - Two Tours per day 11.30, 14.00 Open: 1 May-30 Sept |
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| w: www.malts.com Contact: Helen Gardiner |
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| GL CP Groups On Applicatio |
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| Alford | Grampian Transport Museum | ||
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Alford AB33 8AE t: 019755 62292 f: 019755 62180 |
Dramatic displays, working exhibits and video presentations trace the history of travel and transport. Outdoor events, gift shop, picnic area. Ample free parking. Prices: £1.50-£5.00 Open: Apr-Oct |
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| w: www.gtm.org.uk e: info@gtm.org.uk Contact: Amanda Ward |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 100 |
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| Ballater | Balmoral Estate | ||
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Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB t: 013397 42534 f: 013397 42034 |
Balmoral, the Scottish home to The Royal Family. Castle Ballroom, Audio Tour, Exhibitions, Gardens, Large Coffee Shop and Balmoral Collection Gift Shop. Prices: £7, Adults, £6 Seniors, £3 Children (5-16years) £15 Family (2adults+4Children) Open: 4-7 |
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| w: www.balmoralcastle.com e: info@balmoralcastle.com Contact: Garry Marsden |
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| PR GL R CP EPW No Limit |
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| Balmoral | Royal Lochnagar Distillery | ||
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Crathie Ballater Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB t: 01339 742700 f: 01339 742702 |
Small traditional working distillery. Visitor centre shop has a range of rare and unusual malt whiskies. Prices: £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.malts.com e: Stewart.A.Adamson@diageo.com Contact: Stewart Adamson |
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| GL CP (by Appointment), 25 |
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| Banchory | Crathes Castle and Garden | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Banchory AB31 5QJ t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
Crathes has something for everyone - superb 16th century castle, beautiful garden spaces and new skytrek aerial adventure system. Newly designed courtyard cafe and Restaurant - perfect for groups.
Prices: £7.35 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| PR GL R CP |
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| Brodie | Brodie Countryfare | ||
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By Forres Brodie IV36 2TD t: 01309 641555 f: 01309 641499 |
Retail outlet with traditional Scottish restaurant, top ladies fashion, menswear, Leisurewear, gifts and interiors, luxury delicatessen and foodhall. Prices: Free Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.brodiecountryfare.com e: enquiries@brodiecountryfare.com Contact: Mrs Sarah Kinlin |
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| R CP 200 |
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| Elgin | Elgin Cathedral | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8894 f: 0131 668 8888 |
The superb remains of a magnificent 13th century cathedral. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart the infamous "Wolf of Badenoch" Prices: £2.25 - £4.50 (2007 rates) Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Donna Laidlaw |
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| PR No limit |
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| Elgin | Elgin Museum | ||
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1 High Street Elgin Moray IV30 1EQ t: 01343 543675 f: 01343 543675 |
Built in 1842, there is something for everyone at this museum. Investigate the fascinating history and heritage of the people of Moray and marvel at the fossils, Pictish stones and Roman artefacts. Prices: £1.00-£3.00 Open: Apr-Oct |
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| w: www.elginmuseum.org.uk e: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk Contact: David Addison, Curator |
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| PR GL CP EPW No limit |
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| Elgin | Glen Moray Distillery | ||
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Bruceland Road Elgin IV30 1YE t: 01343 550900 f: 01343 546195 |
Glen Moray has been distilled on the banks of the River Lossie by a small dedicated team of craftsmen for over a hundred years. Enjoy a
dram of Glen Moray at the end of your tour and then savour the friendly atmosphere in our shop and coffee shop. Prices: £3.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.glenmoray.com e: iallan@glenmorangie.co.uk Contact: Iain Allan |
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| GL R CP 10 |
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| Ellon | Haddo House (the National Trust for Scotland) | ||
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Methlick Ellon Aberdeenshire AB41 7EQ t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
Elegant Georgian mansion house with sumptuous Victorian interiors and superb collections of portraits and furniture. Set in beautiful grounds with a magnificent avenue of lime trees leading to country park. Prices: £5.25 Open: Mar-Oct |
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| w: www.nts.org e: traveltrade@nts.org |
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| PR GL R CP EPW |
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| Fettercairn | Fettercairn Distillery | ||
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Distillery Road Fettercairn AB30 1YB t: 01561 340205 f: 01561 340547 |
One of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland. Free guided tour, audio-visual presentation and dram. Prices: £2.00; Under 18s Free of Charge Open: Easter - Sept |
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Contact: Mrs Jennifer Sim |
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| GL CP EPW No limit |
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| Forres | Brodie Castle | ||
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(the National Trust for Scotland) Brodie Forres Moray IV36 2TE t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
Wonderful 16th century tower house, packed with enough art and antiques to keep connoisseurs happy all day. In spring the grounds are carpeted with a spectacular collection of daffodils. Prices: From £5.25 Open: Mar-Oct |
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| w: www.nts.org |
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| PR GL R CP |
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| Forres | Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery | ||
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c/o Historic Scotland Longmore House Salisbury Place Edinburgh EH9 1SH t: 0131 668 8894 f: 0131 668 8888 |
A completely preserved time capsule of the distiller's craft. Wander at will throught this fine old Victorian Distillery with the aid of an audio guide (available in English, French, German, Italian & Spanish) and then enjoy a dram. Prices: £2.50-£5.00 (2007 rates) Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Contact: Donna Laidlaw |
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| PR CP No limit |
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| Fraserburgh | Museum of Scottish Lighthouses | ||
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Kinnaird Head Fraserburgh AB43 9DU t: 01346 511022 f: 01346 515879 |
Discover the skill, dedication and science of Scotland's lighthouse history. Purpose built museum and site of Scotland's first lighthouse built by Northern Lighthouse Board in 1787. Prices: £5.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.lighthousemuseum.co.uk e: info@lighthousemuseum.co.uk |
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| PR GL R CP EPW 60 |
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| Knockando | Cardhu Distillery Visitor Centre | ||
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Knockando Morayshire AB38 7RY t: 01340 872555 f: 01340 872556 |
Share with us the story of the only Malt Distillery pioneered by a woman. The malt whisky produced here has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as silky and is used in the award winning Johnnie Walker Blends. Prices: From £4.00 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.malts.com Contact: Helen Gardiner |
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| PR GL CP Groups on application |
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| Laurencekirk | The Grassic Gibbon Centre | ||
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Arbuthnott Laurencekirk AB30 1PB t: 01561 361668 |
Visitor centre, coffee shop, home baking, exhibition on Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon. Situated on B967 accessible from A90 & A92. Prices: £1.75-£2.50 Open: Apr-Oct |
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| w: www.grassicgibbon.com e: lgginfo@grassicgibbon.com Contact: Mrs Williamson |
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| PR R CP EPW 100 |
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| Macduff | Macduff Marine Aquarium | ||
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11 High Shore Macduff AB44 1SL t: 01261 833369 f: 01261 831052 |
Fascinating aquarium on the Moray Firth coast. Hundreds of local fishy characters featured in innovative displays, including unique kelp reef exhibit. Diving, feeding shows and presentations throughout the week. Prices: £2.60-£5.20 Open: Jan-Dec |
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| w: www.macduff-aquarium.org.uk e: macduff.aquarium@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Contact: Claire Matthews |
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| PR GL CP EPW 150 |
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| Turriff | Fyvie Castle (the National Trust for Scotland) | ||
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Fyvie Turriff AB53 8JS t: 0131 243 9304 f: 0131 243 9594 |
800 year old Fyvie is a magnificent Scottish baronial fortress with lavish Edwardian interiors and one of the largest private collections of Raeburns in the world. Set in beautiful landscaped grounds with loch and 18th century walled garden. Prices: From £5.25 Open: Mar-Oct |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org.uk |
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| PR GL R CP |
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| Udny | Pitmedden Garden (the National Trust for Scotland) | ||
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Ellon Aberdeenshire AB41 7PD t: 01651 842 352 |
Extravagant formal garden originally created in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. Pitmedden features a series of beautiful planteries filled with over 40,000 plants bursting with colour in the summer months. Prices: £4.20 Open: Mar-Oct |
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| w: www.nts.org.uk e: traveltrade@nts.org |
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| PR GL R CP |
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