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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Perth to Aberdeen?
The direct drive from Perth to Aberdeen is 86.4 mi (139 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 42 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Perth to Aberdeen, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Edinburgh, Dundee, and St. Andrews, as well as top places to visit like Wellsgreen Golf Range and The Scottish Deer Centre, or the ever-popular Portobello Beach.
The top cities between Perth and Aberdeen are Edinburgh, Dundee, and St. Andrews. Edinburgh is the most popular city on the route. It's less than an hour from Perth and 2 hours from Aberdeen.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, built on hilly terrain with a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town featuring neoclassical buildings and gardens. Edinburgh Castle towers over the city, housing Scotland's crown jewels and Stone of Destiny used for coronations. Holyrood Park has Arthur's Seat, offering sweeping views while Calton Hill features monuments and memorials.
Most popular city on this route
49 minutes off the main route, 26% of way to Aberdeen
Dundee, a coastal city in eastern Scotland, boasts a regenerated waterfront featuring nautical museums like RRS Discovery and HM Frigate Unicorn. The city also celebrates its jute-manufacturing heritage at Verdant Works and showcases art and archaeological finds at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. Additionally, the city is known for its association with various cakes named after or inspired by its history and people.
3% as popular as Edinburgh
3 minutes off the main route, 28% of way to Aberdeen
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St. Andrews is a coastal town situated on the east coast of Scotland, northeast of Edinburgh. It is renowned for its numerous golf courses including the Old Course having Swilcan Bridge at the 18th hole and the British Golf Museum which documents UK's golf history. The historic St. Andrews Cathedral, once the biggest church in Scotland and a place of pilgrimage for Catholics during medieval times, now lies in ruins with St. Rules tower providing magnificent views from its top after climbing it.
2% as popular as Edinburgh
24 minutes off the main route, 33% of way to Aberdeen
Best stops along Perth to Aberdeen drive
The top stops along the way from Perth to Aberdeen (with short detours) are Dunnottar Castle, Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, and Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Other popular stops include St Andrews Cathedral, Glamis Castle, and Portobello Beach.
The stunning white sand beach of Portobello is a popular spot for Edinburgh visitors to spend their time in the summer. In addition to being a great place to relax, the beach is also known for hosting events throughout the year that make it even more special. Free and family-friendly, Portobello Beach is perfect for a sunny day out.
Such a wonderful beach, with amazing views! Suitable to visit all year round with a fantastic coastline to walk down and take in the views during anytime of the day whether it be sunset or sunrise - perfect spot for beach walks/families during the summer time especially when it's slightly warmer.
Okyanus Ari — Google review
Portobello Promenade, restaurants and outside eating/drinking areas are lovely.
We visit every year in August and the whole vibe while being there is fabulous!!
Portobello High St, Artisan shops, restaurants, gift shops and unique, small businesses are all fantastic.
Great choices available, with a variety to suit everyone. The Produce is local which helps to support the authenticity and originality of the area.
May it continue to thrive.
Here's to next year, 2023 🏴
Mary Nikoloff — Google review
Alluring beach in Portobello. Charming vintage seaside houses emerge along a wide dog friendly promenade along the coast. On the other side we find a really roomy beach with fine sand perfect for a summer bath or for flying your kite the rest of the year.
Alex Segalés — Google review
I wasn't expecting a gorgeous beach but it was still a pretty one, very accessible even with bus and had lots to do. We were lucky the weather was great. Sat there enjoy the breeze, had a stroll and watch dogs. Was a little crowded as it was on a weekend. There were also lotsa affordable cafe and restaurants to choose from, and you can sit outdoor to enjoy the beach view!
L X — Google review
Edinburgh best beach , plenty space for long walks , casino , restaurants, coffee ☕ from multiple stands. Best place to spend Weekend afternoon. Sometimes you could find inflatables for kids and multiple places which sell ice creams 🍦🍨🍦🍨🍦. Bring a football ⚽ at low tide or kite 🪁 if wind blows , endless fun 😊
tony montana — Google review
Portobello Beach is a lovely beach to spend quality family time in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is very neat, serene, and offers nice view across the ocean. A lovely place to visit.
Samuel Nero — Google review
Portobello Beach is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Edinburgh that offers a delightful coastal escape. As soon as I arrived, the charm of this sandy shore swept me off my feet. The beach stretches out gracefully, inviting visitors to take a leisurely stroll or bask in the sun while enjoying the refreshing sea breeze.
MJ — Google review
There is plenty of off street parking.
The beach is very clean and sandy, with spectacular views. Public toilets are available.
There are great walks along the promenade, which is dotted with plenty of seating areas, cafes, snack bars and Ice cream parlours.
Barbara Bowen — Google review
A fabulous place just a short ride from Edinburgh town centre. It's a great place to stroll along the promenade in all seasons. In winter you can have a warming coffee or hot chocolate, and in summer a nice cold lager or glass of wine. Beware of the bike riders which thunder down the prom silently though!
Leslie Jones — Google review
Nice weekend activity on a warm day. Long coastal line and walking path. Sand is soft to run and play games on it. A lot of eating and drinking opportunities around but almost always expect a queue. There are free public toilets too.
Yusuf Koca — Google review
Nice walk along the beach , pretty views and there was a few little cafes along the front. The beach was quite dirty and looked poorly looked after ):
aoife — Google review
I wasn't expecting a gorgeous beach but it was still a pretty one, very accessible even with bus and had lots to do. We were lucky the weather was great. Sat there enjoy the breeze, had a stroll and watch dogs. Was a little crowded as it was on a weekend. There were also lotsa affordable cafe and restaurants to choose from, and you can sit outdoor to enjoy the beach view!
Mohit Mor — Google review
Very nice walking paths, and neat that your allowed to have a fire pit on the beaches at night. Firewood sales available. A few brave folks were doing cold water night swims when we visited. Very limited for public toilets and changing areas. Kids parks along walkway do not have lights at night (still fun). Highly recommended even at night for a visit.
Hello House — Google review
This is an excellent beach with cafes all along. At low tide the water recedes quite a lot so you can walk all the way near the sea. It's really nice even on a cloudy day and I'd recommend you visit.
nuric — Google review
This beach is a must visit for beach and sunshine lovers alike. With arcades, cafés, pubs, bars, and much more.
The popular Nobles Amusements are also located on the promenade.
The beach is also a dedicated Bathing area, so if you fancy a splash, or even just to dip your toes in the water, the waters await, alternatively you can soak up the sunshine, and take off the weight on your feet, or maybe even more, and just have a nice time, just beware of the sand in your clothes.
EnchantGaming997 David Taynton — Google review
First off my wife and I went in late August 2023 so the weather was decent and unusually nice for Scotland... Her being from the Philippines, she wanted to go to a beach while we were here. This being about the only one I could find, here we are :) the beach is sandy with small rocks around through it but not so bad with them you can't walk comfortably without shoes. There's quite a few activities here including a large arcade which we enjoyed. Not much for kids directly though as besides the arcade there was only a small playground of maybe 35sqm... Possibly smaller even. I'm not good at measuring. All in all a good place to spend an afternoon but nothing terribly exciting here.
Andrew Bard — Google review
A visit to the beach is a must every summer, and in the last few year Portobello has really stepped up it's game! The last few times I've visited it's been clean and not too busy, with plenty of restaurants, cafés and places offering ice cream! It's great if you fancy a long walk as it stretches on quite far, and if you aren't wearing the right shoes to walk in the sand there's a path adjacent to the coast which is perfect! There's plenty of parking around too which is great, but frequent buses stop close by as well! It's fab!
Meera Joshi — Google review
Nice place for a walk or cycle along the strand for some fish and chips without being attacked by sea gulls.
Stuart Kerr — Google review
Beautiful and Nice beach in Edinburg. It's a sandy beach. Anyone who wants to have some calm and quiet personal or family time, can be a good option for them. But one thing is missing badly. For those who do not look for beach side activities, it is a good place to go there. Including lots of activities, sports, games, or any other things can make it more attractive to all kinds of people. For the kids, only a little playground is there. If there would be some interesting riders over there would be more meaningful tours for the family having kids. There are also few food shops there. Except these, you will love this place that's for sure.
Md. Atiqur Rahman — Google review
Great place to relax, have a walk or even exercise. Plenty of sand line, clear water.
W G (WestGigo) — Google review
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1 Promenade, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2DX, United Kingdom
We had a really nice breakfast here at the weekend. A group of us had booked a table (best to book ahead to guarantee a table especially if you have a large group). The car park is usually full but there is an overflow car park available on the left as you drive in. There is a well stocked golf shop and of course there is the driving range and a pitch and putt. The servers were polite, prompt and well presented.
Berglas71 — Google review
We were lucky enough to win the Festive Meal. What a fab evening. Everyone was so welcoming. On arrival the two ladies were so friendly. Food was amazing. Nothing was to much trouble. Highly recommend.
Janette Puddifoot — Google review
Excellent driving range with top tracer technology, good number of targets and good quality range balls. Clean and very spacious bays. Nice looking shop with a range of equipment and clothing.
Steven Grant — Google review
Had an Iron fitting today with Scott. He's a nice laid back guy, I liked his approach. Very happy with the irons I ended up with.
Very nice booth with plenty of space, loads of tech and all the clubs you could dream about.
I just wish I lived closer 👍
Gareth Branigan — Google review
So disappointed! I chose the evening special, chicken pasta with creamy sauce. The plate ran past the sauce and stayed at the olive oil, as the pasta was dripping in it. Absolutely disgusting. The manageress was great, on telling her, she removed it off the bill as I was not the 1st one. Won't eat there ever :(
Beverly — Google review
Not a golfer, but a great place to share with family whilst they attend golf lessons. Superb breakfast in a very relaxing atmosphere. Great customer service.
RAYMOND WALKER — Google review
Excellent facility- great shot tracking
Jonny Scott — Google review
Was here for breakfast this morning with my gran and my auntie, the food was absolutely delicious and our server Alex was brilliant, such a lovely girl!! We are all very very impressed!
Mirren MacDonald — Google review
My mum visited here with friends today around 2pm, said the food was lovely but the service was terrible. The place was not busy but the service staff were more interested in making themselves coffee than serving guests even after being asked for the dessert menu. Put them off from revisiting in the future. Please train your staff in customer service.
Mark M — Google review
Went for lunch with the family. Staff were wonderful, quick service. Food portion sizes were pretty good. The Kinder Bueno milkshake was phenomenal. I had a Scottish cheese and Branston pickle sandwich which was delicious. The soup of the day was french onion. I'm not sure if the recipe differs between countries, I'm used to bread and cheese in Canada, this was more of just an onion soup. Not bad, but I wouldn't get it again. Toilets were great.
Sean (Kcswimmer) — Google review
Great place with a good driving range (Trackman included), professional golf shop and a decent 6 hole ‘wee course’ that’s a good laugh at £15 for the whole day and is great for your short game. There’s also a putting green out by the front which is brilliant but by far the best thing is the wee course as it’s usually pretty quiet and genuinely challenging and well put together for all levels of golfer.
Ryan McGregor — Google review
We were in the area visiting from America. We showed up right before they closed and David still lets us hit a bucket of balls. My father in law can now proudly say he’s golfed in Scotland. We really appreciated how nice everyone was. Can’t wait to come back some day and play the wee course.
Samuel Lempke — Google review
Fantastic Driving Range and food and service in the restaurant is top notch !
Andrew Marshall — Google review
Fantastic farm shop, lots of choice, cafe worth a visit but best to book.
Andrew 87 — Google review
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Country park keeping multiple deer species, with guided tours and trailer rides, plus birds of prey.
Great places to visit with or without kids. We went on the only dry day of the week. I love how big the enclosures are for the animals and we saw just about all of them. The crepes next to the park were great but it's a long wait to get one. The gift shop had a good variety of gifts and a good selection at pocket money prices.
Emma Brown — Google review
The Deer Centre is a great day out for families. Kids loved seeing all the animals and feeding some deer.
The play parks for the kids are good.
Not to expensive for family of 5 would say it's better than going to a zoo even with it having less animals.
The only downside is the toilets they need updated and cleaned regular.
Kayleigh Todd — Google review
Amazing day out, lots to see and admire when the animals are awake and out and about! The cafe does Amazing chips and toasties! This is a pay as you feel/donation, my girlfriend and myself paid a good donation as we really enjoyed ourselves and got some animal feed to feed the animals!
M M — Google review
It was a lovely day out and I am glad I tested my daughter for her birthday as I am disabled I was able to go around in my mobility scooter . All the staff from entrance through to the gift shop they were all so friendly. I have wanted to go around the deer park since moving to Scotland and with the pandemic I at last got the chance . Would I come again? YES
Valerie Smith — Google review
Fantastic centre, I hadn't heard about it until a couple of weeks ago, so glad we went, a huge amount to do and doesn't cost the earth like done other venues. Would highly recommend a visit and arriving early, and if you are going for the falconry display at the arena, I'd recommend getting there early for a seat, it got busy, very quickly.
Fantastic, helpful and insightful staff who where knowledgeable and approachable.
Paul Joyce — Google review
One of our favourite places to visit as a family! So much for children to do. Amazing selection of animals to see, not just deers. We love being able to get so close to the deer to feed them. Lots of play areas that keep little ones busy. Great seasonal activities, we have visited for Halloween and Easter and loved the pop up activities. We have also enjoyed great food at the centre from the BBQ area and the cafe in the courtyard. We enjoyed visiting a few times a year
Lisa Wright — Google review
Had a bit of a disaster getting into here, every single car park including the overflow ones were packed, not one space to be seen anywhere. We ended up having to wait for about 30/40 minutes for a car to leave so we could get parked. We then found out that just a donation is required to enter (which was good but also quite unfair as some people could just pay £1 or so, when others pay so much more.) Slightly disappointed there wasn't more animals, but it was good getting to see all the deer up close, and the brown bears, wildcats, lynx, wolves and highland cows. They also have some stunning birds and owls and regularly do falconry flying displays. Finding out they have a golden eagle was my favourite part, it was absolutely stunning, I've never seen a golden eagle anywhere before. The toilets are pretty disgusting. There's a cafe selling nice looking cakes and good hot chocolates. Would recommend going here with young children as they would enjoy getting to see and feed the deer.
Olivia Brogan — Google review
Great day out. Didn't see all of the animals, but we still really enjoyed seeing what we did.
Little ones loved being able to feed the deer, as well as seeing wolves and wildcats.
Caught the last of the falconry display, too. Great stuff.
Fantastic last day of the summer holiday.
Graeme Angus — Google review
Great day, not too big easily filled 3 hours.
Offer a unique experience of feeding the deers.
Sadly we didn't see the bear but like any zoo I don't expect them to be on show at all times.
Would of like to have seen more information boards about.
Looks a great place for kids
Andrew Small — Google review
I absolutely loved this place! It started raining as soon as we got there but that didn't stop the fun. The Highland cows were absolutely 😍 . I've wanted to see one up close for a long time. Highlight was being able to feed the fallow and sika deer. Beautiful. Staff were friendly. Unfortunately the bird of prey show was called off due to the weather. Gorgeous owls there. Never did receive the email confirmation mind.
Emma — Google review
Absolutely loved our visit to the deer centre, it definitely exceeded our expectations and is much bigger than we thought it'd be!
They allow you to feed the deer (not all of them, signs will tell you which ones you can't) and that is such a fantastic experience, really cool to see them run to you and follow you around!
On the day, we also witnessed a...let's just say "excited" brown bear and his bear wife enjoy their time together... (see photo attached)
Of all the things I thought I'd see at the deer centre, that wasn't one of them! 🤣🐻
Nathan Borthwick — Google review
Love it here! Highlight is getting to feed the red deer but there is so much for kids to do and see! All the new attractions where lovely to see and who doesn’t love a giant sandpit with dinosaur. Will definitely be back again
Nicole Dunn — Google review
Loved the place. Excellent for children and adults alike. Adult ticket £12.50, and you can buy deer food for a few extra quid. Highly recommended
Shimurasaki — Google review
Great amount of animals where you can feed dears from your hand. My child loved the experience. Bird of Prays show very entertaining. Would suggest going sooner and claiming bench sit as some of them can fly and sit on the top of the bench, and you can se up close.
Ice cream - for £2.5 you can have two scoops, and literally, those are the two biggest scoops I had in my life, along with very tasty ice creams.
Krzysztof Zakowicz — Google review
Huge range of deer most of which are available to feed. A few additional species as well including Scotish wildcats. Falconry display was great to watch. Lots of amenities including various playgrounds and cafes. Cost to enter is a bit high for what's in offer but currently operating a pay what you please basis.
Accessibility could be improved. Only 3 disabled bays for the entire site. Some areas hard to access with pram or wheelchair.
James Turpin — Google review
Excellent visit. Fun for all the family. Pay as you please in operation on this visit. Great to see this going and the park busy but not over crowded.
Excellent facilities and fun feeding the deer and playing in the outside and inside spaces.
Highly recommend.
Lindsay Wilson — Google review
Excellent staff!
Friendly, knowledgeable, and seemed to really enjoy their work.
The animals all looked happy and appeared well looked after.
Lots of play areas for children. Lots of talks and tours.
Very fun day out and worth every penny.
Thank you for a lovely experience:)
pippa kearns — Google review
This place has all the humbleness of Scotland and in particular, Fife. Its got a cafe, lots of animals and a lovely staff basis who are all friendly and helpful. We made a donation on entry and bought two bags of deer feed.
I feel the only thing this place is lacking is about £100k investment. The overall aesthetic of the center is dated and quite mish mash with a random buccaneer fighter jet in the middle of it. Not something that makes me think of deer right off the bat.
Getting a chance to get up close and feed some deer was a fun experience. The kids loved it and there are plenty of hygiene stations to wash up after your hands have been thoroughly licked.
Bird of prey show was a great experience for adults and kids too.
Ben Ryan — Google review
All the types of deer you could think of (plus a few more!) to spend a few hours walking around, as well as bears, cats and otters, not too mention the birds of prey.
Definitely worth buying a bag of deer food to feed some of them on the walk around as well, although watch out for some of the greedy ones!
Jamie Palliser — Google review
Perfect place for a nice family day out. They are offering pay as you please at the moment. Donated £10 to get in and I was blown away by the sheer amount of animals the enclosures were very spacious and were specialized around the animals to make them feel comfortable. They had a birds of pray show on and it was very informative and the birds would land on the table people were at which allowed for a close interaction and you are able to get a picture with the birds at the end free of charge
The Camperdown Country Park and Wildlife Centre is a fantastic zoological park located in Dundee, Scotland. It's home to a variety of animals including lemurs, bears, otters, wolves, tortoises, peacocks, goats and more. There are also plenty of picnic areas and a cafe making it the perfect place to spend a day out with family or friends.
Fantastic play park. Toilets not good. Kiosk sells ice cream, drinks and sweets. Also visited the wildlife park which is lovely, very clean and tidy, they also have a small cafe and clean toilets. You are able to take a picnic. Pram and wheelchair friendly.Only £6 per adult so we'll worth a visit. Great day out for all.
Sarah Mitchell — Google review
I really like this place. It's small and great for really little ones. There's a lot of upgrade works in progress. Once these are finished it will make the centre more interesting. We went what I would consider is late in the day (around 1.30pm, they close around 4.30pm) and I would say it was fairly busy. Plenty of people in the cafe and plenty walking around the animals.
On the other side of the wildlife centre there is a park, which was pretty busy, so overall I'd consider this to be a popular place to be away from the city.
There are a lot of areas that could do with an upgrade within the wildlife centre (but I guess funding and COVID possibly haven't been kind to them)
Natalie Kiely — Google review
I was impressed by the playground which is nearby. Great parking possibilities. Friendly staff. Nice food at the cafe. I am not giving full stars because to be honest seeing the animals in their small cages was a sad experience. It was all clean and tidy. Also one less start for the toilet situation. There are 3 toilets and when we were there with a group of 9 we had very long waiting times which isn't ideal when being with little kids or in my case people with learning difficulties.
Caro Fiedler — Google review
Some interesting animals to see, not too big a space to navigate though. The footpaths were a little worn in places, which wasn't good if you need a flat surface to walk on. A few more benches spread across the place would be great although there were some around. A nice place to spend an hour or so
Lynn Cuthbert — Google review
Brilliant day out for kids. Cheap admission fee to get in. Not the biggest but a decent size for a wildlife center. Animals all seem well looked after.
Easy parking and the great play parks. Suggest to take pack lunch if you're wanting to make a day out of it but there is a small shop in the play park and cafe in the wildlife center.
Super1Supernova — Google review
Amazing wildlife. We saw deer and all the zoo animals too. We played on the extensive field with the dog. And had treats from the cafe too. One of the best family parks we've visited. Next time we will try the playground too.
MICHELLE ELAINE DENHAM — Google review
This is a great place to visit, for all ages.
Priced very well for the zoo, but the cafe is over priced, and food bland. We had toasties, ham and cheese, the ham was paper thin, and cheese rubbery.
Crispie cake slice was also over priced.
The zoo however is great, our Grandaughter loved it.
Parking is free.
And on the same grounds is camper down park, with plenty to keep kids entertained.
julie c — Google review
First time visiting this week with a group. It was interesting to see all the various animals in their enclosures. Some parts of the centre were looking a bit worn. The otters were amazing to watch. As was the Owls. Has been many years since I was last here. Plenty of parking available. Also a cafe onsite. Would definitely come back again. The Weaver's Mill restaurant is a good place to eat. As is not far from here.
Blair Durno — Google review
Good setup. Slightly expensive for adults. Maybe it was the day and time but wasn’t as great of an experience as I had hoped. Still had fun and kids enjoyed it.
Tim Ngwena — Google review
As an animal lover, I enjoyed my time and experience here. It was great seeing some species I've never seen before, such as lynxes and the Scottish Wild Cat. I learned a lot from the placards attached to the various enclosures. The environment is clean and well-maintained, and there are several signs around the premises reminding you to keep it that way. There is a gift shop where you can buy souvenirs, and an outdoor area for picnics and playtime. Overall, it was a satisfactory experience.
Enoch Olalude — Google review
Very good place to go with kids. Nice patk, playzone and cafe, also kids learn more about animals. Toilets were very clean and park overall was clean too, I seen some biys of garbage in playpark but only few bits, sand was clean and attractions all in working order. Only I found dangerous was a metal fence near entrance (fence was broken and hanged 45 degrees down to surface), thats why its 4*, in windy day this fence looked really dangerous for kids.
Also, sign on entrance to playpark says "no dogs" but lots of people were clearly ignoring that but its a people's fault, not a park one.
A — Google review
Very lovely place to visit. £6 for one adult so very good price and surprised how much to see. We went at the wrong time of year, to see the bears as they were hibernating. But had a great time and definitely recommend!
Brittany Minty — Google review
Had a lovely time at Camperdown Wildlife Centre with my daughter. Spent a few hours walking round and loving all the animals, especially the otters who were adorable.
Nice selection of animals to see, didn’t see the bears as they were sleeping so I’ll be back during the warmer months. Staff were friendly, facilities were nice and clean. The general area is lovely and you could easily spend several hours doing nearby country walks and seeing the animals too.
Couldn’t fault this place really, highly recommended.
Keith Greig — Google review
Best for a quick jump out of the city. Relative cheap for size, a lot of animals and not bad cafe. I would say it's need some of renovations but probably won't happening in Dundee...
Marcin Wata — Google review
It's a vast park along with a zoo. Nice place for going for stroll or to have family picnic on a sunny day. Beautiful surroundings.
The zoo has some rare and exotic species but couldn't see mu h of them . Overall a nice place.
Amitava Dasgupta — Google review
Camperdown wildlife centre is a staple of growing up in or near Dundee. Returning on this day as a day out with my youngest son for his 1st birthday, it represents great value for money for children up to 5 or 6 years old. Older than this, I don't think it has the factors that would keep them entertained for more than an hour.
We loved seeing everything here though and will happily come back again in the future for when we need something to occupy a few hours.
Lastly, we stopped at the café for some food and cake afterwards. The food was simple and tasty, just what you need with kids (our 1 year old loving the ham sandwich and loving a cheese toastie for example) and a fairly significant selection of tasty treats to boot.
All in all, 4 stars as I already knew my expectations and balance it with the cost. Don't head here expecting a full day of fun: 2-3 hours is what you are getting if you stroll around at a decent pace and spend some time at each attraction.
Dave Webster — Google review
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Camperdown Country Park, Coupar Angus Rd, Dundee DD2 4TF, United Kingdom
Located just outside the city of Dundee, Camperdown Country Park is a 400-acre escape from the bustle of everyday life. With over 190 species of trees and wildlife to be found, it's a great place to spend a day with family or friends. In addition to its stunning neo-classical architecture, the park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
This is the best play park I've been to in Scotland,catering for all ages.You could spend a whole day watching their imaginations run free. 4 different play areas inc. Zip wires
J.C Castelo — Google review
Really enjoyed the country park with the kids. Lots to do for my child with a disability and finally we did make it on boxing day which surprisingly was not at all busy. Most of the time the play parks can get very busy. Also there are electric car chargers in the parking lot if you do visit. Great addition.
Abhishek Behl — Google review
Great park with loads of things for the kids to do. Fairly modern equipment but the thing that lets it down is the toilets. There are a fair few but most had no toilet roll in them, some had human excriment all over the seat, some had wee on the seats and there was NO handwash or soap in any or on any of the sinks. Quite disgusting with the amount of people going in and out.
L L — Google review
Fabulous park that caters for all. Well maintained. Dundee City Council get Camperdown House up to scratch & open as a wedding venue!! It's a bit of an eyesore at present and let's you down.
Liz Blackham — Google review
Camperdown park is great for a walk with the family and/or dogs. Also great for a run/jog. The paths are well maintained by the council and suitable for cycling.
There is a large play park which is very popular with children. With plenty car parking spaces.
The wildlife park is also worth a visit. Lots of well cared for animals and very reasonable prices entry.
There are also tennis courts open to help public.
Public toilets also available in various spots around the park.
Greg A — Google review
Really big park lots for the children to do. Lovely grounds and space for walks with dogs and to run around in. We went when it was a bit wet but that didn't stop us having fun
Gemma Horsburgh — Google review
Excellent park for all ages, with plenty to do. Kids loved the multiple play parks. Great place to spend an entire day!!
Andy Carder — Google review
It's a lovely park but lacking so much. Its a huge park and it has so much potential for more things like train track for kids. Pond with ducks. Etc etc. The play area for the kids is great, but not enough for a park this big. Zoo is OK but not for everyone.
Z A — Google review
One of the best places to go and relax.
The kids park is very well sized with a lot of things to do over there including outdoor barbecues!
Toni Raev — Google review
Lovely area with plenty of open space for dog walks. Several parks for various ages, including an adult exercise park.
Only let down was that the toilets were locked and closed, including baby changing, however I'm assuming this was due to the time of year and the cafe nearby had toilets.
Chloe Tate — Google review
This has to be one of the best play grounds in Scotland that I have ever come across. I was already good and then I was further extended a couple of years ago. There are plenty of parking and also toilet facilties available. You will also find plenty of seating in various forms. The setting within the Camperdown Park is also pretty incredible and to just wander through and take in. Top marks and a must visit if you're in Dundee and have young and even toddlers. We were there at 8.30am and it was getting cleaned and tidied up by the council cleaning which was good to see. All the activities the kids went on, 3 yr and 6 yr old was functioning perfectly. Great way to spend a few hours 👍
Kim Kjaerside — Google review
I went here recently with a friend and really enjoyed it!
The park has not changed in the years I have been going to it. The place is kept clean, very spacious and the park is a great area for the children to play in.
The zoo was a great delight, plenty of animals to see and the cafe is a good place for decent food at a great price!
I did not get signal in the cafe, but they have free WiFi, so did not loose out.
This is a must for the family!
William Baskerville — Google review
We love it here! It's huge and when it's flooded it's even better!!
Heather Waters — Google review
Great place for walking the dog and entertaining the kids. Since the council golf course closed down during the pandemic there are even more great options for walks. Just mind the dog poo everywhere...
Dirleton Castle & Gardens is a historic site situated in a charming village with well-maintained surroundings. The castle itself is an ancient fortified house with ruins that depict its medieval past. The gardens are a sight to behold, featuring the world's longest herbaceous border and providing ample space for leisurely walks. Visitors can also explore the nearby John Muir pathways leading to Yellowcraigs Beach, which boasts stunning sand dunes and crystal-clear waters.
What a beautiful little village 😍
Well kept village green, plenty of onstreet parking. Lots of access to the John Muir pathways...the mile leading to Yellowcraigs Beach is great (and a what stunning little beach at the end!! The sand dunes keep it sheltered and apart from the seaweed (as youd expect!) a clean & pretty stretch of sand!).
Responsible dog owners keep their dogs at heel / on lead due to the pheasants and abundance of young deer in the fields either side of the pathway.
Unfortunately didn't make a trip to Dirleton Castle as we ran out of time but will make time next time we are in the area as it looks lovely & interesting....
Wee Fee — Google review
Castle was closed for repairs, but still able to walk around the grounds and view the castle from the outside. Beautiful gardens upon entrance to walk around and a formal Victorian garden as well.
Jennifer Henderson — Google review
Dirleton Castle is a historic castle located in the village of Dirleton, Scotland. It dates back to the 13th century. The castle is known for its impressive architecture, including a 12th-century keep, a 13th-century gatehouse, and a beautiful walled garden.
Dirleton Castle has a rich history and has been owned by several prominent Scottish families over the centuries. It has witnessed many significant events, including sieges, battles, and royal visits. The castle was eventually abandoned in the 17th century and fell into disrepair before being restored in the 19th century.
Today, Dirleton Castle is managed by historic Scotland and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the castle's ruins, climb its towers, and learn about its fascinating history through exhibitions and audio guides. The walled garden surrounding the castle is also a popular attraction, featuring beautiful flowers, herbs, and sculptures. At present due to safety measures some of the castle is of limits to the public there is toilets in car park and great food and beverages are served at the castle bar across from the castle (not affiliated to castle )
Just Down from the castle you have yellowcraigs beach worth a visit beautiful views over the forth
Debz X — Google review
Closed to the public due to preservation. Still can feel the significance of historical building
Igor Smy — Google review
We only were able to go around the gardens and view the castle thru a fence, but we enjoyed our trip and used the qr codes on the fence to view history etc. All staff were lovely and the gardens were gorgeous and still in full bloom, despite the best of summer being gone!
Angela HIbbert — Google review
Lovely walk around Castle and Gardens .
Unfortunately Castle not fully open to public, looking forward to going back when conservation work is completed
gerard gatens — Google review
Recently bought the Historic Scotland membership card and my nephews decided they wanted to visit Dirleton Castle on the bank holiday so that what we done. The ladies in the shop were very friendly and informative which was nice. The grounds and garden are very well kept. Some bits of the Castle were closed off due to needing some restoration but we pretty much had the place to ourselves so the boys loved getting to explore - especially down in the prisoner area. We took lots of photo's and maybe even captured a couple of 'permanent residents' under the stairs...
Louise Graham — Google review
Lovely play area, and nice gardens to go for a stroll around
N R — Google review
Sadly Castle is not open to public access, but still charging full prices for entrance. Good herbaceous border and some nice trees.
Chris Blackwell — Google review
Nice castle to visit! Easy to get to by bus, and affordable entry fee. Do keep in mind that the ramp access to the castle was shut, so stairs was the only option to get inside. Lovely gardens with a range of flowers and colours. You can tell its really looked after well!
Hayley Forsythe — Google review
About half the castle if closed for works but this is reflected in the entry price (half price) still plenty to have a wander round and explore and lovely gardens to. We still spent a good hour here and the guy on the entrance couldn't have been nicer.
Entry to the actual Castle is by alot of steps atm as South entrance is closed.
Julianne Dunn — Google review
A lovely castle quaint little village with amazing news. Lovely gardens and history.
Robert Faltermeier — Google review
Castle with a beautiful garden. Many areas in the castle are closed for repairing, so I cannot get to all rooms in the castle. Can explore the castle inside, but the garden and grassland are better. Very suitable for walking and enjoying the sunshine and flowers.
it get — Google review
Beautiful well kept gardens. Good amount of the castle open to explore even with parts closed off. Reception staff were friendly. They do close for between 12.30-1.30 for lunch but someone came and opened the gate for us to leave during that time
Kaya Michaels — Google review
Beautiful gardens and castle. Nice areas to sit and have a picnic. Well worth a visit
Carol Wall — Google review
We stopped at Dirleton Castle and Gardens for a picnic lunch en route to Edinburgh from Northumberland. Surprisingly splendid ruins and a pretty garden, well worth a minor diversion off the A1. Entry charge was so ridiculously cheap (£3.60) that we felt obliged to make a voluntary donation on top.
Phil Graham — Google review
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Yellowcraig Beach, also known as Broad Sands Bay, is a picturesque sandy beach set amidst lush forest and grassland. This expansive beach offers breathtaking views of Fidra Island and its iconic lighthouse which was constructed in 1885. It is a popular destination for coastal walks, rock pooling, and kids' playtime with shower facilities available for visitors. Additionally, the beach boasts a great playground near the entrance for children to enjoy.
Beautiful place for some mandatory beach play time, sand castles, rock pools and sea swimming.
It has a great play ground near the entrance.
The car park is pay and display with a mixture of grass and gravel parking.
Jason Ayles — Google review
Yellowcraig Beach - North Berwick
Fabulous beach - clean and so unspoilt. With sand dunes. Beautiful views over the sea to little islands. Great for families as grassed parking is nearby (lots if locals were having picnics and simply playing) and just a few yards to the sand dunes. Clean toilets and even a refreshment van nearby. Not commercialised. Whilst we were there the Household Cavalry brought their horses along for exercise on their way from Edinburgh back to London - that’s how beautiful the beach is.
Jan Fountaine — Google review
Beautiful beach.. Its a shame the toilets were closed though... It impacted my grans experience here.. As the only beach I've found that has toilets I thought it would be a perfect day out
caitlin cameron — Google review
Lovely coastal walks from the car park at Yellowcraigs. The walk to North Berwick and back is a very pleasant wander and incorporates parts of the John Muir Way. Car park and very well kept toilets at the Yellowcraigs end, along with a kids play park.
David Cameron — Google review
Brilliant place to spend time. Great view of the Firth and islands. Interesting watching the marine traffic. Great for chilling on the beach and fantastic rock pools.
Car park was £2 for the day.
Remember to take all litter home
Nick Brown — Google review
Dependent on the tide the water is clean - it can be filled with bird feathers from nearby isle, Fidra, at times.
Toilet facilties are good with no smell - best I've came across for Scottish beaches. Hopefully council continue to maintain them.
External shower pressure should be improved and moss/algae growth on shower wall removed/jetwashed. Maybe add 2 more showers for peak times.
Make sure you have change for parking as mobile signal is barely existent.
Michael Roarty — Google review
Lovely wee find just along from North Berwick, plenty of good parking, there is a charge for non blue badge holders but not sure what, public toilets were fine and even have a few showers on the side of the building to wash you or the dog off, as well as an ice cream van for those hot days . it is a short walk down to the beach but once there beach is great, definitely added to the day trip list.
Christopher Gaul — Google review
My daughter and I visited Yellowcraig Beach on our way from North Berwick to Gullane Beach. It was a lovely spot, with a long sandy beach and a view of the island of Fidra. We had a great time exploring the rock pools and the dunes, and we saw a beautiful heron hunting in a sea pool. The beach was quiet and peaceful, and we felt very close to nature. We also enjoyed the playground and the picnic area nearby. It was a nice stop on our journey, and we would love to come back again.
Anna Tulipanna — Google review
Just beautiful stretch of beach. Peaceful. Not to be missed if you are in the area. Lovely walking opportunities.
Decent parking which you have to pay for, there are toilets and showers.
Marie Holloway — Google review
Belting beach loads of parking spaces. Lovely and clean. Toilets and showers at the car park open through the summer season only. Night camping aloud in the sand dunes camp fires also aloud.
Chrissy W. — Google review
This is a popular, beautiful beach full of dunes and forest behind it. The view of Fidra Island is epic and the inspiration behind Treasure Island. A welcome bonus of clean toilets and showers close to beach. Approximately 1 hour for epic beach walk to North Berwick for vast variety of eateries. 👣⚓💙
CR Irvine — Google review
Great and large sandy beach. The water is clear (and cold!) The carpark has toilets and shower
karine dumas — Google review
Family friendly beach. £2 to park all day and have access to the facilities. Toilets, ice cream/coffee truck, fab kids play park in the woods before the beach. It is sheltered, secured and has plenty to offer 🏖 the beach itself is gorgeous and even on a busy day there is space for everyone. Lovely walk along the sandy beach with forest on the side. One of fav spot in East Lothian. 40-min drive from Edinburgh south.
Discovery Point is a three-masted ship with artefacts from Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition on display. This important historical landmark is located in Dundee and is a great family attraction. You can also go aboard the ship to explore its cabins and exhibits from the original crew.
This is a really nice piece of living history, giving visitors some insight into what it was like to explore extreme conditions of the Antartic in a big wooden box.
Interesting galleries and displays, the ship itself is in really good condition and has good access to all the important areas which you are free enjoy at your leisure.
It was not very crowded on the day we visited.
Alan Holt — Google review
Discovery Point interprets the history of the RRS Discovery, with displays focusing on the British National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904 led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The collections on display primarily relate to the history of the ship and the men who served on her, and they vary from navigational instruments and scientific specimens collected on the ship's expeditions to personal objects that vividly represent daily life for polar explorers of the period.
Moored at Discovery Point you will find Scott's ship RRS Discovery, where you will follow in the footsteps of him and his crew, see how they lived, what they ate, and witness their hardships and their triumphs.
A great day out for all the family.
John A — Google review
A wonderful museum and a tribute to people, endeavour, ingenuity, courage and determination. Beautifully laid out, you are led through a story before touching the history that is the ship. A wonderful setting staffed by truly motivated people.
Ian Williams — Google review
Great museum, so much information about the building of the ship and its journeys into the antarctic. Follow the route round ,learning everything about the ship and its crew,the hardships they encountered, and how they overcame them. After that, you can board The Discovery and experience some of it yourself. A wonderful day out that is good value,especially if you get the joint entry ticket to Verdant Works.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
Good exhibitions in museum with some very good films about the ship and antarctic exploration in general. The ship itself is very interesting to walk around with information in all the different sections. Exceeded expectations and enjoyed it alot would be 5 stars but part of the museum was closed for redevelopment at the time of visit.
David C — Google review
Oh if you ever have the chance to come see Discovery. Then do we have had an amazing time. Learning listening and seeing the greatest of history. Oh to stan on this great ship. To hold the wheel where these , greatest men worked to reach the Antarctic. I loved everything ❤️
Susan Richardson — Google review
Just on Thursday we were happy to present Ukrainians Together at Discovery point for the TSI Showcase event organized by Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action and Dundee Social Enterprise Network. Amazing venue and warm atmosphere. Thank you
Vitaliy Diakov — Google review
This is the amazing story of the earliest voyages to the most inhospitable place on earth, the Antarctic. Excellent displays of artefacts and stories about the crew and the hardships they endured and the incredible Captain Scott. There's also the dome gallery with a panoramic view of Dundee and the Tay. The highlight though is the RRS Discovery, built by skilled local shipbuilders to cope with the harsh Antarctic conditions which helped it endure two years trapped in ice. The expeditions were mainly scientific and were absolutely groundbreaking. This is all part of British and world history. There is also a very good cafe and shop. Combine the ticket with a visit to the Verdant jute mill.
Nuts — Google review
What a very interesting place to visit so much history.
Great information from photos, short films and exhibits.
The tour around the ship was great with such a feeling of what it might have been like to sail on such an amazing ship from our history.
Shop was full of interesting souvenirs.
Cafe wasn't open because of refurbishment but they had a pop up cafe outside to sit and relax after a great days tour.
Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Steve Allchin — Google review
World class exhibition.
Phenomenal, you'll need 2hrs here - at least.
Even better than I imagined. I was really rushing and there's a lot to read and watch and was struggling to complete it all in 90 minutes.
Extremely educational for all ages. One of the best exhibitions I've been to. Well done to everyone involved. Unfortunately I never had time to go up into the dome and you'll need to book a slot for this.
This is one of the many reasons to come and visit Dundee.
chris james — Google review
Fascinating look around the Discovery (ship) and a somewhat challengingly large plate of Haggis Nacho's in the café.
The Discovery Centre is worth looking around and we enjoyed the informative multi media show that is held inside the dome at the op of the building.
Then over to the V&A. We'd heard a few negative reports of this and so were pleasantly surprised that it was not too bad. And as a bonus, from inside, the building provides some lovely view of its self, both its interior and exterior.
There is not a heap of stuff to see but there were some very interesting items. And they were not pulling the con trick of charging to see things, once they've obeyed their legal obligation by allowing free entry (into the building) as per the V&A London
Nick Hoar — Google review
I really enjoyed wandering around the museum and Discovery itself. Fascinating, full of information, friendly staff great day out. The ship is something else - 2 years living on that with little heat and a load of unkempt blokes eating seals!
Colin King — Google review
Amazing ship, can't begin to imagine the hardships the crew went through but lots of detail on board explained living circumstances at the time. Highly recommend a visit, we went round it twice and would still go back.
Arlene Kennedy — Google review
Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in Scotland was amazing! And so detailed!!!!!!!
Plus the photographer that captured everything in Antarctica at -70 degrees !!! Omg that’s insane!, mind-blowing! Deserves an award!
Things I loved;
-The attention to detail and the immersive nature of the exhibits made this visit outstanding. The blend of education and entertainment was spot-on.
-Dundee residents get in free, and it's £17 for others, totally worth it.
-The museum's hidden gem is the stunning huge ship with an on-site guide ready to answer questions.
-The Antarctica-themed short film at the end provided additional depth to the visit, creating a comprehensive and memorable journey.
5/5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Olasubomi Akanni — Google review
A lovely little place dedicated to the preservation of a masterful ship. In days gone by, Scotland was one of the great shipbuilding capitals of the world. This ship, in its classic, old fashioned design, is a wonderful emblem of that naval history. There's an elegance to the design but also a power and forcefulness: these are the kinds of ships that travelled through stormy and wrathful seas for glory and for patriotism, building Britain commercially and militarily into the country that it is. The character of the nation was forged in the tides and the storms, onboard noble ships like this. The fact that this ship is still in impeccable and shining condition is impressive.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
Good visit but perhaps slightly overpriced. Good that your ticket gives you free entry for a year though, not that I’ll probably use as live about 50 miles away.
Peter McPherson — Google review
This was an awesome experience. They do give Student discounts if you can show your student card. You get to freely explore the 3 different levels of the discovery ship. The museum before the ship is full of cool movies and learning experiences. Highly recommend this!
Riane Mcconnell — Google review
There are so much things and details in this place.I love the museum's is video shows can bring you back to that heroically history and the ship is beautiful. I think I will visit again.
Neil Wong — Google review
This is an excellent museum all about RRS Discovery the history of the exhibition with plenty of items to look at and of course the actual ship to board and explore. The cafe also serves nice food.
James Kimbley — Google review
Participated in a seminar at their conference hall. The view and amenities are good, and the service was on par. Really enjoyed my time there.
Glamis Castle, a 14th-century fortress located in Scotland, serves as both a former childhood home of the late Queen Mother and an attraction for tourists. Visitors can take guided tours of the castle's lavish interiors while enjoying refreshments at the well-maintained restaurant. The castle boasts stunning grounds that offer plenty to see and do, including a gift shop and picturesque gardens. Staff are approachable, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly; ensuring everyone has an unforgettable experience exploring this magnificent estate.
It was an amazing place to visit. I loved every minute that I spent in the castle. First I stopped to enjoy a delicious sandwich and a salad. The coffee and cake was amazing. The restaurant is looking amazing and I enjoyed the time I spent there. The staff is friendly and helpful. The garden is very well maintained and I enjoyed the walk.
Elena Andreea Benta — Google review
Good day out. From the guided tour of the house. To the walk in the woods with the wood carvings. A wee wander round the walled garden. We even had lunch in the restaurant. All in all a good day out and would do it again 👍👍.
Dougie Kirkpatrick — Google review
Firstly, the castle grounds are magnificent! It’s a beautiful place to wander for hours and then grab a bite at the castle kitchen. The tour was also wonderful!
Hana Arikson — Google review
I definitely recommend visiting. The tour of the palace is interesting and lasts 50 minutes. Here is a nice place for walks and picnics. A very beautiful park with ancient trees. There is also a cafe and a souvenir shop on site. You can come by bus quite easily.
Wild Rose — Google review
Fabulous day out, fantastic grounds, spend all day there as so much to see and do. The grounds are vast. Loved it, even my pot of tea and Scone with clotted cream and jam. Lovely gift shop. All staff approachable, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Stunning Castle & Grounds.
Lisa Zaccardelli — Google review
Decided to take my two dogs to Glamis Castle on a Saturday. Couldn't have picked a better day as the weather was glorious. Paid £7.50 for an adult ticket which got me into the grounds which includes the walled and Italian gardens. At that time it also allowed entry into an exhibition which was located beside the cafe.
The walk around the grounds are well signposted and the paths are well maintained and even underfoot. Anyone with walking difficulties shouldn't have any trouble getting about.
The Castle itself looked amazing with the sun reflecting off of it and hopefully on my next visit I'll pay to go on the castle tour and see inside.
Even in October the walled garden and Italian garden were lovely. The Italian garden in particularly which was also very peaceful.
The dogs loved their walk however had to leave them in the car (window open) as I went to the cafe.
Plenty of options to choose from and the cafe was spotless and well laid out.
I found all the staff from the employee at the entrance to the cafe and shop staff to be really friendly and helpful.
I never purchased anything from the shop but was tempted by the local craft gin that they stock made by the nearby Glamis Gin Bothy.
I had a great experience at Glamis and I will definitely be back to go on the Castle tour ☺️
Bhoy 68 — Google review
Queen Mother's ancestral home. Hell of a castle with massive grounds. Wonderful tour of the castle with its very rich history. As an added bonus there was a Xmas Market in the grounds. The only downside was the cold - it was bitter but what do I expect in late November!
Neil Liberty — Google review
What I really liked was the quietness during our walk through the castle. Disappointed that we saw one a few rooms. Gardens are nice but I'm sure better in late spring. The wall garden: the orangerie/glass house should be repaired. Such a pity.
Michael Sold — Google review
Absolutely brilliant and a joy to visit. Use the QR code and you have your own tour guide. They docents are kind and helpful. Lots of stairs initially but not bad coming down. Fantastic gift shop. Truly a highlight. No ghosts though.
Haley Cohen — Google review
WOW!!!, This is right on our doorstep. We are from Dundee and at the last minute we decided to go to glamis for a tour of the castle. We where so glad we did. Our tour guide (Abi) was outstanding,her knowledge of the history of the castle was 1st class and she brough humour into the tour which was a great addition!. The castle room where steeped in history and you felt this as you walked around. The tour was £16 each for adults which was reasonable. After the tour we ate at the restaurant which was also good,food was excellent. We then and walked around the gardens and they where beautiful,from the river walks and sculptures to the walled gardens. Was really busy with tourists from all over the world,which was great to see. We will definitely be back!
Steven ?Stan? Cameron — Google review
Visited Glamis Castle today with family. Absolutely wonderful gardens. I would like to say a big Thank You for staff in cafe and lovely man at the gate house. Couldn't be nice enough. Definitely will be back
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Sandra Jeka — Google review
Fantastic place in a sunny day. Lovely gardens and plenty to walk your dogs.
Not sure re interior of the castle as we never went inside.
£7.50 to enter the grounds but worth it
Has a nice cafe shop and toilets etc.
Would recommend and very close to Dundee for easy access.
Krzysztof Staniecki — Google review
What a stunning pile deep in the Angus & Strathmore countryside.
The home of Royalty ..including Elizabeth Bowes Lyons who became Queen when her husband's brother abdicated from his kingly duty.
It originates from 1329 and although it's been changed over the centuries it's one of the most interesting visitor experiences we've enjoyed in 2023.
Selkie Tours of Scotland — Google review
We loved this castle! It was a guided tour, was, entertaining, well versed, and made our visit quite enjoyable.
The tour was at a great pace, gave us plenty of time to look around, just remember once you go inside, there is no photography.
Our guide, I have a great sense of humor, and provided some fun anecdotes.
Afterwords, we were told that there was a kitchen that made wonderful scones, some folks in our group made their way back and were able to buy a few
As usual, the tour begins in the ends in the gift shop on the second floor of the gift shop they have a few antiques and resell items.
The grounds, are picturesque, and exceptionally beautiful.
As you enter the facility, coming down the lane, be sure and stop to take a picture
Chris Rankin — Google review
Glamis is the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth’s mother. The interiors are filled with family portraits and photographs from the late queen's childhood. Her family's recorded history extends back 1,000 years and is described in a series of panels near the entrance and by the helpful tour guides. The cafeteria can be busy with bus tours but the woodland walks and walled garden are far enough away to be relaxingly quiet. Woodcarvings of Shakespeare’s witches and others are found along the woodland walk. Shop, toilets and car parking are close to the castle. Well worth a visit.
A I — Google review
No photography allowed inside. Nice grounds though and an interesting tour that lasts about an hour.
Donald Robertson — Google review
Stunning place,different types of tickets available just for ground and gardens and aditional for a castel guided tour which i highly recommend. The only option to enter the castle is with the tour . Guide lady was amazing and knows the answer for any question been asked. Beautiful garden and sculpture walk in the forest. And absolutely bonus with the Scottish Cows . Big gift shop on site , restaurant, and ice cream shop
The Bon Scott Statue in Kirriemuir is a popular tourist attraction for fans of the AC/DC frontman. The statue pays tribute to the legendary musician with intricate details on his tattoos and bagpipes. Despite mistakenly receiving a one-star review, visitors corrected their mistake after seeing the beauty and fitting tribute of the statue. AC/DC continues to honor Scott's memory by performing hits from their time together in Kirriemuir, making it a must-see destination for music lovers.
Being a fan of the Bon Scott era of the group in my teenage years, this was top of my list of things to see on my latest trip.
I grew up in Dundee, so Kirriemuir was a place I wanted to return to. We made several visits here when we were young.
I mistakenly left a one star review, but since corrected it.
William Mcdowall — Google review
It was my dream to visit Kirrie and the Bon Scott statue since I contributed to the fund to have the monument made and erected. My only comment would be, he should be facing the road! There may be a reason for this I don't know. Well made and the area well designed with a bit about Bon himself and AC/DC. Nice spot next to the parking area.
Angela Dougan — Google review
You may be visiting Kirriemuir as an AC/DC fan paying homage to Bon Scott, simply passing through or here because of J.M Barrie... Whatever reason you find yourself in Kirriemuir it is worth popping down to see Bon Scott's statue and read a little about his life. A Rock and Roll legend taken too soon.
We were not too sure about the bagpipes in his hand, but we were impressed to see our first statue complete with tattoos.
Little Scottish Treasures Magical Tours — Google review
A beautiful and very fitting statue to an absolute legend of a man. AC/DC are still going strong to this day and belting out there hits in memory of Bon Scott from Kirriemuir.
For those about to Rock we Salute you.🎤🎸🥁🎼🎵🎵💥⚡
Kevin Smith — Google review
One of the treasures of Kirriemuir next to J.M. Barrie is none other than Bon Scott from rock and roll 🎸 band AC/DC. We had a dickens of a time finding this statue that was deeply buried behind a car park. We must have made three circles through the bewitched toon, received some spell binding stares and finally we found this statue erected to Bon Scott. Taking a shot in the dark and for those about to rock, if you’re on the Highway to Hell through the mist of time traveling through Kirriemuir and you feel thunder struck and the sounds of Hell’s bells 🔔, take a moment out of your day as it’s a long way to the top and visit Bon Scott because rock and roll ain’t noise pollution! She told me to come, but I was already there! Rock on 🤘
Angela Brown — Google review
Well worth a visit to the Bon Scott monument if you are a fan of him and of course AC/DC....... A must see for those wanting to pay homage to Bon Scott, whose roots are in the area.
Jennifer Chalmers — Google review
Had to visit Bon's statue when staying in the area. Massive ac/dc fan. Bagpipes were a nice touch as fan will know Bon was a good 'piper - looks like the statue is based on the "it's a long way to the top . . .' video
colin harvey — Google review
Brilliant statue the details on the tattoos amazing and cool with bagpipes
Eddie Cooper — Google review
As a long time fan of the band and of Bon its amazing its taken me all this time to come to Kirriemuir and pay homage to one of the best frontman of any rock bands there has ever been , a beautifully depiction of Bon with his bagpipes from Its a Long way to the Top , the descriptive info board, the AC/DC flashes on the metal fence and the lyrics from Let there be Rock at the base of the statue adds to the attraction , its a shame its situated in a car park but im just glad that his hometown has remembered one of the best.
Tork Mackenzie — Google review
Travelled all the way up from Kilmarnock .
Youl get m8 bus to Dundee from Glasgow
And number 20 bus from Dundee to kirriemuir.
Saw him in Kilmarnock away back mid 70s , grand hall , radio Clyde road show .
Made a wee video
Look up
Scottish explorer , you tube
Looking for bon Scott and Peter Pan
R. S. — Google review
A must-see for any AC/DC fan
Kerriemuir is the birthplace of Bon Scott and also the writer of Peter Pan.
There's a nice selection of shops and cafes and parking is easily available
Michael Morgans — Google review
Good focal point and information point. There is a good exhibition a short walk away which tells more of the story and a car park next to the statue.
Neil White — Google review
Very easy to see as it's in a carpark. Beautiful tribute, loved the information board and we'll definitely be visiting the museum next time to see the Bon Scott memorabilia
Vicky Dunbar — Google review
A fine statue in a nice little setting, shows a real likeness of the great man. You can get up and get your selfie no problem!
Also some nice information about Bon Scott. If you're in the area it is well worth a visit.
Drew Young — Google review
Nice to see the tribute to the great man. Well presented and a brief family history
Garry Wilkinson — Google review
Nothing too fancy, yet the thought of wanting to commemorate the frontman (who spent his first six years of childhood here) was very nice. The little statue reminded me of that of Freddie Mercury in Montreux, the pipe though makes all the difference in the world, as Mother Scotland never forgets her children.
Serena Cavallari — Google review
Great tribute to a rock legend. Bellies Brae car park is right to the statue.
Lewis Nicoll — Google review
Nice homage to one of Kirriemuirs sons, Bon Scott and if your wondering why the lead singer of ACDC is holding the bagpipes. Then listen to the track " it's a long way to the top" yep that's Bon Scott, he learned how to play the pipes for that track, not bad for a drummer in a pipe band.
Berglas71 — Google review
When all said and done, it's a statue! But great to visit on our way through that part of the country. And done interesting information posted that I didn't previously know! A must visit for any AC/DC fan.
Peter Dutton — Google review
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St Andrews Cathedral is a ruined 12th century church that once played an important role in Scottish religious and political life. The ruins are still an impressive-looking spectacle, and the museum contains relics from medieval sculpture and painting.
St Andrews is a hidden gem on the coast of Fife that offers something for everyone. From its rich history as the home of a world-renowned university, to its breathtaking golf links and stunning coastline, this town will leave you in awe. The architecture alone is worth the visit, as you'll be transported back in time with every step you take. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the beauty of St Andrews!
Jeff Dillon Fine Art — Google review
We arrived here on 28-Aug-2021, and there's a sign saying that the cathedral is not allowed to walk in for visiting because the building is currently unsafe. What a pity! But the views around there are still worth looking.
WEN-HUI Helen CHUANG — Google review
So amazingly terrific to explore the ruins of this enormous cathedral. Plan to spend an hour or two walking around and taking pictures. One of my favorite sites from our Scotland visit.
Mickey Deutsch — Google review
The ruins are quite beautiful, though made a little ugly by all the fencing all over the grounds.
The view from the top of the tower is worth the 160odd steps to get to the top...it's quite tight and windy steps though.
The museum part could have been done a little better, and is quite overpoweringly musty in the shop side. They should limit the amount of people coming through all at once though, as I think a tour group came through all at once and make it quite noisy and impossible to move around without people bumping into you or standing in the way.
Staff are nice and helpful though.
Lanokota Phoenix — Google review
Beautiful ruins on the coast of one of Scotland's most historic towns. I recommend visiting both the Castle and the Cathedral (easy walking distance). If your legs can handle the 162 steps, definitely climb the tower for the most breathtaking views. If you are visiting Scotland and want to see many castles, make sure you buy the Historic Scotland visitor pass.
Gavin Rudling — Google review
St. Andrews Cathedral is a very impressive ruin whose construction began at the beginning of the 12th century.
As usual in England and Scotland, the facility is in a very well-maintained condition. Some areas are probably closed at this time for safety reasons. However, the rest of the complex offers enough space to get an overview of the size of the cathedral.
Considering that the cathedral was built using only human power over a period of 150 years.
Simply indescribable - you have to see it!
Alex S — Google review
Great place to walk about and see the ruins, right next to a beach, dog friendly.
Elizabeth Carlisle — Google review
Absolutely stop here if you are in St. Andrew’s. Especially if you like history. Take a walk through the grave stones and read them, they’re fascinating. And the museum inside was well organized and put together.
Jennifer Miles — Google review
Genuinely remarkable piece of history - it's great to sometimes keep these historical sites as they are, as it allows a greater understanding of the events that have unfolded around them. This in particular was interesting, highlighting the effects of the protestant reformation.
Rundong Yu — Google review
Unfortunately it was closed. So couldn't get inside to have a look around to get a feel of the place. Overall still good to see the ruins from outside.
DAZ Ashton — Google review
The Cathedral of St Andrew is a ruined cathedral in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. In June 1559 during the Reformation, a Protestant mob incited by the preaching of John Knox ransacked the cathedral; the interior of the building was destroyed. The cathedral fell into decline following the attack and became a source of building material for the town. St Andrews is a great town to walk around and explore. There is plenty you can visit, including the St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle ruins, pier, botanic gardens and general historic architecture throughout the town. The beautiful movie chariots of fire has been shot here.
Anirban De — Google review
An amazing cathedral ruin in St Andrews. The history of this cathedral is quite long, and its once magnificent scene can be seen from the ruins of the walls that still exist in it. The pity is that some places are restricted, and many of the tombstones are surrounded by guardrails, losing some of the historical beauty. Overall, it's worth a visit if you come to St Andrews.
it get — Google review
Walk the timeless cathedral grounds and, though the cathedral no longer stands as it once did, the gravestones that populate this site will capture your interest. This is a one-of-a-kind cemetery that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. While you’re at or near St. Andrews, be sure to visit and stroll the grounds, enjoying the ancient headstone inscriptions that you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Jonathan Cottrell — Google review
Good place to walk around and see the ruins of the cathedral. If you walk beyond the ruins(there's a door at the left end of the graveyard) you get a great view of the ocean. The landscape there is really beautiful.
A Google User — Google review
Loved the history here. The museum is a must see and the tower is a must climb! Some gravestones are cordoned off just now for saftey but still a very worthwhile stop. Great walks nearby to the harbour pier for another view of the ruins and you also get a great view of the castle from there too.
Vicky Dunbar — Google review
Didn't go into the museum or anything, just walked around the ruins and it was pretty cool. I can imagine how magnificent it would have been back in the day. Now the grounds are graveyard, very cool to be walking around ruins looking at old graves.
Night Shark 115 — Google review
Really something special!
The remains of St Andrews Cathedral, which was Scotland’s largest cathedral and most magnificent church, show how impressive it used to be.
The ruins of St Andrews Cathedral are open but there are fences surrounding the walls of the Cathedral. A section of the graveyard and a number of unstable gravestones are also fenced off for safety until they can be stabilised.
Karin S. — Google review
Lovely walk around central St Andrews harbour and town..in the rain.. plenty to see and do here...steaped in history...dates back to the 6th century..with one of the oldest golf course's in the world...
Bomber Bob — Google review
Pretty interesting place but was under alot of renovation so alot of places you couldn't get in or even get to including the museum part. I'm guessing this is so it can be open for summer so may return then for a proper look
Jordan Easton — Google review
Very beautiful and historical place to visit with family, it's near a beach so you can swim and relax. Had to buy seperate tickets for both Castle and Cathedral. Scenic beauty and history, parking available can spend a whole day here. Kids and adults both will love, toilets are available too.
Rizwan Ali Siddique — Google review
Evocative ruins of a glorious past, look stunning and call for a nice walk among them. There’s a small museum within the ruins, unfortunately it was closed during my visit.
Nikos Parastatidis — Google review
Some very intersting achitecture. We went out of season so didn't get to see the museum or climb the tower which hs excellent views. The staff were lovely. Would reccomend if you're interested in history and old graves, even though it was closed off we enjoyed our visit.
Senorita Pinata — Google review
Visited a few years ago when it was free access. which I was surprised at. Visited St Andrews recently and you now need to pay a small amount. Safety and protection works are taking place so check online for tickets and any closures. Well worth a visit.
The Scotland's Secret Bunker museum is a fascinating tourist attraction with historical significance, featuring an underground Cold War bunker housing a BBC studio and switchboard room. The museum has two cinemas and a cafe that offers limited but fresh and tasty food. Unfortunately, visitors in wheelchairs may struggle to access certain areas due to the absence of lift facilities. Audio guides are available for an additional fee, providing more detailed information about the exhibits.
Absolute gem of a tourist attraction. Very interesting to look around. Great for families, and adults but not for visitors in wheelchairs as no lift access. If you have mobility issues be aware you do need to go up and down stairs but there are wheelchairs on each level to use. Cafe has limited food but it is fresh and tasty.
Jane Harrison — Google review
Must see. Atomic bunker from cold war but still in possible use. Perfect gift shop. You can buy machine gun bullets. Family ticket 2+up3 cost 38 pounds.
Radim Kracmera — Google review
Don't miss this treasure of Scotland's history. I'm ashamed to say that, as someone born in Fife, I never knew of the existence of this remarkable place - shows how secret it truly was!
A very well laid out exhibition full of the actual artefacts that were there during the cold war period plus a few other army type displays. Give yourself plenty of time though as this is a large place to roam and lots of reading material on the walls as well as two 'cinemas' with loop videos playing.
The only problem I had, which had nothing to do with the site, was the misdirection on the route given by Google Maps! Clearly this is fairly well known fault with the app as, at one point, where the direction is to turn left, there is a large board at the entrance to what looks like a gatehouse saying, "This is not the way to the Secret Bunker." If you use the 'Here WeGo' app on your phone you'll find the correct route! Need to correct your map Google.
William King — Google review
An interesting experience!
I visited with my wife, 3 month baby, 2 friends and their 3 year old son.
The bunker is built under a farm house, filled with military equipment, weapons and memorabilia from WW2.
The experience shows you what the rooms in the bunker would have been like during WW2. There is a cafe, 2 cinema rooms and a gift shop too.
Families are welcome but our friends kids got bored easily, he also found it quite creepy and that night had a nightmare. It would be good if it was more interactive as it is very much a look but don't touch exhibition.
It's also challenging for anyone with mobility issues or with a pram as no lift. We quite easily lifted the pram down the stairs but this might not be an option for some. It says on the website their is 16 stairs which there is to get into the bunker but then there's more stairs to get to the next level too.
I'd have liked more information on how the bunker was built, when it stopped being used by the military and how it became a tourist attraction.
All in all an enjoyable couple of hours and was an interesting experience.
As we were on holiday close by it was a good way to spend a couple of hours, but I wouldn't have travelled all of the way there from Glasgow solely to see it.
Kevin Scullion — Google review
Absolutely brilliant place, so well presented, really informative. Not normally my sort of place, we went because the other half wanted to go but it was fabulous. Very well priced baguette and tea, then we went round a second time! Chatted to the general manager and chap on the till, really lovely people and so much to learn. We'll be back whenever we're up this way again
Rebecca Hignett — Google review
A step back in time, very well preserved and perhaps closed too soon! A lot larger than I anticipated with extensive facilities. Well worth a visit.
Ian Craig — Google review
Spotted signs for this secret bunker on the M90 and as we had nothing else planned, decided to go visit. So pleased that we did, for a wet and windy day this is the best place to go to! Underground, warm with an excellent café, if you're interested in the Cold War this place is full of information and it is a well done recreation of what a bunker like this would have been like and used.
James Kimbley — Google review
Took hubby here as he likes all things military. An extra £2 for audio, definitely worth it, gave more information than just walking round. We were there about 2 hours using the audio, just going at a slow pace. Cafe looked good but we'd just eaten before arriving unfortunately.
Joanne Buxton — Google review
Fantastic day out, really quite an interesting experience, there so much to see over 2 levels, its a shame all the manicans have been taken away a suspect this is due to covid, the gift shop isn't up to much could be doing with some investment, some more interactive games for the kids would be good, the dress up section isn't got any costumes anymore.
But for 40 for a day out as a family of 3 or 4 it's worth the money still.
Brian Kelly — Google review
Had a lovely time at the Secret Bunker, little hidden gem that was really interesting and perfect for anyone interested in WW2. The only issue is the lack of signage when you arrive. You come into what looks like a shop, but there are no prices on the wall of how much it is to enter or how to enter. Which is a little confusing to start. The prices did seem high but we enjoyed our visit.
Lauren Cummings — Google review
This is a great place to visit for the day.
Informative, interesting and a good place to bring the kids.
Some of the videos in the cinema date from the 60s but still paint a grim picture of what could have been in the event of a nuclear war. They are an informative watch, but maybe not for younger kids.
It's a bit lost in the countryside. I would still recommend searching it out and visiting.
It's extremely interesting and thought provoking.
Nice little period cafe. Selling thw usual fresh coffee and tea, various sandwiches hot and cold. I have to admit I had one of the best freshly-made BLTs I've had in a while.
Go enjoy but remember what it represents.
Martin Holt — Google review
Very enjoyable visit unbelievable the size of the bunker it was extremely well done throughout the whole area it was like going back in time, very well worth a visit, the staff was helpful and informative
Cliff Cairns — Google review
Spent a good couple of hours here, huge site with lots of information and really well set up rooms with exhibits, well worth a look around at the really interesting history of the bunker and the different periods of time it represents.
Jamie Palliser — Google review
Very authentic place, all the tech that has been used when the bunker was working is still there. Cafe on site is also done in a matching style so the whole experience is quite immersive. When we visited it wasn't crowded at all.
Konstantin Gorbatov — Google review
This was a very interesting place but a very depressing place that shows what a nuclear attack on the UK may have been like for the population.
I would not have liked to be in the bunker, nor would I have liked to have been out side during an attack.
The whole place is really very interesting and was still in use in the early 1990's and shows a range of manual technology and techniques that are largely lost now as everything is operated on computers now and does bring to mind the recent Air Traffic debacle.
The staff are pretty good and the cafe is good with reasonably priced food and drinks and friendly helpful service.
Alan Holt — Google review
Amazing place to visit whether there just for a walk around outside and a coffee inside or you have time for the full blown underground tour of this spectacular bunker. Often used as a stop over whilst riding our motorcycles in Fife.
It's a beautiful harbour it's secluded but also very popular. We went on a weekday plenty of parking which is very reasonably priced £2.30 for 4 hours . The tide was out when we were there but you can walk the harbour walls : see all the moored yachts the trawlers and the lighthouse : when the tide is out you can explore the rock pools : we had fish and chips on the sea front which were delicious and then looked around the artisan shops in the town : a really great day out : highly recommended.
Paul King — Google review
Such a peacefull tranquil picturesque place .The locals are lovely the buildings all nice would love to holiday here for a week or so ..a special place
pokemon master10101 — Google review
Got lucky with the weather and it was lovely. Great little beach for the kids to explore.
Lynsey McFarlane — Google review
Lovely and quaint wee place. Stopped by here on our way home from St Andrews. Had lovey weather which meant we were able to walk along the front which was spectacular.
Ryan — Google review
Crail Harbour is absolutely beautiful. I bought fish and chips from the little chippy in town and walked down to the harbour to enjoy this view.
Brett Iredale — Google review
Nice Coastal walk and lots of Wildlife to see .
Allan Maxwell — Google review
Beautiful little fishing village. Loved just walking around and enjoying the scenery. Great pottery there you must visit.
Lysbeth Abercrombie — Google review
Crail harbor is really stunning. Nestled in a little cove the harbour is well designed to protect boats from the North Sea.
Well worth a visit and there is a cafe a few yards from the harbour that you can visit.
Paul Fabrizio — Google review
Very cute harbour village. A small mimi beach for collecting sea glass, and the harbour itself is well protected from the wind. So good to chill on a sunny day and do much of nothing.
Terry Meyers — Google review
Crail is one of several, traditional, fishing villages along the Fife Coast. And, like the rest, it is a very attractive and photogenic place with the added benefit of an enclosed harbour and secluded, sheltered, beach ideal for families and young children. An added benefit is that Carol is not overly commercialised like some of the other villages and is far better for it. Access and parking are at a premium and there is quite a steep bank leading down to the harbour and many of the small streets are not suitable for 4x4 behemoth's. All in all, well worth a visit 👍😁
Dave Sillence — Google review
Amazing and so tranquil at 9pm we had it all to ourselves love this place. The crail fish bar is also great and one of the best chip shops in fife. Go visit lots of other lovely places to visit along this coast as well.
Alasdair Robertson — Google review
It a lovely small harbour. You can see why it got made into a Lego feature in Denmark. You can climb the harbour wall if it's not too windy. There is not many boats in the harbour. The biggest issue is the smell. In certain parts of the harbour mainly where the lobster pots are against the back wall. The smell is awful. When we were there it was not warm so I can only imagine how bad it would be on a warm day. The toilets are in a small building beside the harbour. The beach is beside it too and it's a good size. You can take a walk up to the old castle gardens where there is lots of seats and enjoy the views to the isle of may or bass rock. From here you can explore the rest of Crail which is enjoyable walk around the old streets and along the water. There is a few play parks as well.
John Rundell — Google review
Beautiful harbour and town. Highly recommended a visit
Alison Lavis — Google review
We went to the secret bunker, which is highly recommended. Once we came out went a drive to Anstruther and ended up along areas hadn't seen before, this was photos take along this coast, we worth a proper look so we are planning a summer top over to see it properly.
Brian Kelly — Google review
Stunning Harbour it is like walking back in time, well worth a visit
Cliff Cairns — Google review
Peaceful and beautiful, what more do you want. One of the East Neuks finest wee villages and that harbour is pretty cute too.
The Signal Tower Museum is a captivating exhibition that delves into the history of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, its keepers, and their families. The museum also showcases exhibits on the fishing industry in Arbroath. It is beautifully laid out and offers informative guides who provide valuable insights into the exhibits. Visitors are sure to be impressed by its excellent presentation and free admission policy. Additionally, visitors can rest assured that COVID-19 guidelines are strictly followed at all times.
Excellent museum, beautifully laid out & very informative. The guide who took up the stairs was so good, gave us lots of information. Can't recommend highly enough.
Christine Brown — Google review
Nice little museum, very interesting and it's free. Staff are pleasant and very welcoming.
Bill B — Google review
Fascinating museum that tells the story of Bell Rock Lighthouse and the lighthouse keepers, their families and the fishing heritage of Arbroath... Free admission too
redrugbylad — Google review
Fascinating place. My 8 year old great granddaughter and I had a great time. Really interesting. Thank you
k n — Google review
Really interesting place to visit, and it’s free! Such friendly, helpful staff. Very good exhibits relating to this superb piece of engineering. Take time to view the 40 minute film (not a documentary, lie, a real cinema film), gives to much insight to the construction of the lighthouse and the pains Robert Stevenson and the craftsmen went to and their determination and fortitude to ensure this structure was built.
Diane Onslow — Google review
Very interesting if you are interested in light houses. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would recommend a visit. Takes about half an hour to three quarters if an hour to go round. Small gift shop. Toilets
Julie Heslop — Google review
It's very nice place to visit with family.
FEDDAR MATDAR — Google review
Excellent museum with friendly lady at the desk. Nice film about the Bellrock Lighthouse.
William Mcdowall — Google review
A great place full of facts about the life of the lighthouse crews, the engineering involved in the construction of the Bell Rock lighthouse, the history of it , including the name, the tools & equipment used...etc etc.
Well worth a visit.
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, I believe. 😉👍
Joe Day — Google review
A beautiful Museum, different times and different life styles to today.
This Museum has got a bit of everything to interest all ages. My only regret as a keen photographer, was that access to the top of the Tower was not possible at the time. Whether that becomes an option in the future I do not know.
Derek Haden — Google review
Nice little museum dedicated to lighthouse keeping.
This building was the signal tower and resupply base for Stevenson's Bell Rock Lighthouse, interesting history of the building of that lighthouse, some really interesting exhibits illustrating life on a remote lighthouse.
The museum is well laid out over two floors and is well worth a visit, the staff are friendly, helpful and will answer most of the questions one will think of, there is a round the museum trail for kids.
Alan Holt — Google review
Nice little museum. Staff very friendly and give us some local knowledge of the area. Free entry.
Heather Mc — Google review
What a fantastic museum to visit for Free and the young woman we saw to give our details to for COVID-19. She is so informative and great at her job.
Arbroath Abbey is a historical site dating back to the medieval era, with remnants of a monastery and its precinct walls. The church facade still stands tall while the abbot's house serves as another interesting feature. Though the attraction is currently undergoing restoration, it remains worth a visit for tourists who can park their cars in nearby lots or on the street. Visitors are welcome to explore the exterior of Arbroath Abbey and marvel at its unique architecture and rich history.
This place is worth to visit. Very important place for Scotland. Very welcoming staff. Nice modern gallery.
MATDAR MATDAR — Google review
A beautiful looking old building, unfortunately it was closed so I was unable to go in and have a good look. Look forward to it reopening so I take advantage of exploring the whole abbey
Bobby Brannan — Google review
Knowledgeable staff who were happy to chat. The museum itself is good, with the beautiful tapestry and the replica of the declaration, but it was a shame that the Abbey itself was scaffolded off for restoration work. Some parts are accessible for photos, as is the gravestone of William I.
Lyn Bostock — Google review
Yhere is a small car park just across the street. It was free when we visited as the parking meter had been covered by the council.
The shop and visitor centre is open but access to the Abbey ruins and grounds was still closed on our visit in October '21.
The visitor centre was full of informative historical information boards and wall displays. Nicely layed out centre with space to spread out, sit and read through information. There is a short film protected on the wall about the declaration and how the manuscript came into effect. This is a nice wee modern twist to capture the imagination.
There are both stair and a wheelchair accessible elevator to the upper level. Here you have some more displays of architecture and a good partial view over some of the grounds through the tall windows.
There are ample toilets and a small but nice little shop. The staff were very friendly and informative, when time permitted they loved to chat about the museum and were interested in where we came from too.
Look forward to visiting again when grounds are open.
Graham Mellstrom — Google review
The Abbey is still surrounded by fencing which restricts access and spoils most photographs of this historic site. Would be nice if Historic Scotland could acceletate the rate of inspection and repair not only here but at many of their other sites.
Anthony McConachie — Google review
The Abbey was founded in 1178 by King William I of Scotland and consecrated in 1197, dedicated to St Thomas Beckett who had been an Archbishop of Canterbury. Williams grave is here though he doesn't sound like much of a Scottish hero. After trying to invade England he got captured and then exchanged his freedom for acknowleding King Henry II as his superior and even agreed to pay for the English occupation by taxing the Scots. There is a lot of scaffolding but it's still worth a wander around the ruins. The exhibition rooms and artefacts on display are very good. There is a replica of the Stone of Scone, the original of which was left at the Abbey in 1951 after being stolen and broken by students. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable and said that it's rumoured that the stone is merely the lid of a medieval toilet! I hope not. A lot is made of what is now being called The declaration of Arbroath. What a load of nonsense that is. It was just a letter to the Pope to try and get the excommunication of the murderer Robert Bruce reversed. It was never called a declaration until hundreds of years later probably for a bit of a publicity. The letter even boasts of completely destroying the Picts which is not something to be proud of. Definitely worth a visit if in the area.
Nuts — Google review
Closed for restorations at the moment but still very much worth a visit if you’re popping by - there is a small car park and street parking nearby and you can still walk around to see what you can from outside.
Jay McGregor — Google review
As others have mentioned, this place is currently closed for renovations. I do think it was still worth stopping by and having a look at. Beautiful old stone structures and easy to access.
Lindsey Ross — Google review
Majestic red stone ruined Abbey. Only able to walk around the outside of the ruins as it is all fenced off. Priced accordingly. Great history in the visitors centre and interesting graveyard. Was enhanced by being a foggy day.
Allen May — Google review
One of the most impressive places i Scotland. Really touched by its strong presence and history. Excellent museum, very didactic.
Antonio Losada — Google review
Due to repair works we weren't allowed to see a lot of the abbey. Museum is good with dressing up. Staff are lovely.
Abbie Rendell — Google review
Beautiful little town on the East Coast of Scotland. You can smell smoked fish around:)). Famous Abbey looks amazing. That historic building looks really impressive.
Free entry! :)
Jolanta JAKUBOWSKA — Google review
Really interesting audio visual and interactive/hands on introduction to the Abbey unfortunately a lot of the Abbey is closed to visitors at the moment and ruins the experience.
jim webster — Google review
Excellent attraction with really cool information center and stunning building remains. When we went not all of it was open but I still really recommend going. It's really interesting. Love it!
Edzell Castle and Garden is a historical gem with well-maintained ruins and stunning gardens. The Lindsay family seat offers a peaceful retreat in nature, perfect for a family day out. The castle's impressive ruins and the beautifully kept gardens make it a must-visit destination. With plenty to see, it's an ideal spot for all visitors to enjoy the surroundings and immerse themselves in its beauty.
Very beautiful gardens wich are well maintained.The castle ruins are impressivly well maintained and beautiful to admire.The personal is very plasent, amazing and helpful explaining all that you want to ask. You can enjoy a day out in nature with the family in this peaceful place.
Elena Andreea Benta — Google review
We really loved our visit and wished we had longer just to enjoy the surroundings. Bigger than expected. Garden is truly beutiful and so well kept. Really worth a visit.
Liz Stewart — Google review
interesting visit - A walled garden like no other (that I've seen anyway). Very well kept with extremely helpful staff - Will be back next Spring when it must be a true delight..
Phil M — Google review
Lovely ruin and gorgeous gardens. Plenty to see and great for all the family
susan entwistle — Google review
Beautiful castle and garden,peaceful place and friendly staff,small nice gift shop,don’t miss visiting the Edzell castle.
fatma muthafar — Google review
I loved this castle well worth a visit
D3tour — Google review
Castle and garden are CLOSED until further notice because of d'angelo of masonry fall
Vincenzo — Google review
Great visit! The castle was really nice and people there were very helpful.
Charleton Fruit Farm offers a range of fresh produce to purchase, including fruit and vegetables. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a lunch at the farm's restaurant and browse through the wonderful shop filled with various goodies. The farm is suitable for both children and adults, making it an ideal destination for everyone in town. With plenty of activities available, such as pumpkin patches and park play areas, it's an excellent spot to let children run around and burn off some energy.
Pick yer own, or buy done fabulous fresh fruit in between a wee lunch at their gaff, and a browse in the amazing shop, filled with goodies. An adventure fur the wains or the big wains, but definitely worth a visit every time yer in town. #Thankyou #CharletonFruitFarm
Dinnae mention #StrawberryTarts x
Bonnie Montrose #MorethanjustaBook — Google review
Don't know why we haven't been here before. Really nice place. Nicely decorated with pumpkins, friendly staff & delicious food (soup & panini). Nice that you can sit in the outside area with your dog. Great farm shop as well. We will definitely be back ! (we did wipe down the table after the dog stood on it)
Jerry Cobb — Google review
I rely enjoyed my trip to Charleton farm. It was my first visit since it has been taken over. Lots of changes, the food has definitely improved a lot! The smash burger was delicious, piping hot, tasty beef, amazing thick, cut chips!
The prices have gone up considerably as everything has in recent months. Strawberry tarts now £3.60. Given how popular the tarts are, I was surprised that you don't introduce a tart & coffee deal for £5 or something. Would be nice to see some offers/specials of the day etc.
Still so much potential to unfold in the space. It was a but cold, I thought the fire might be on. Everyone enjoyed their soup etc, it was a pleasant day out.
Farm shop is good but prices again super high, for everything. Loved the art space featuring prints and originals.
Definitely an improvement on how Charleton farm used to be.
Travel Guru — Google review
Loved it. What a great place for a day out.
The cafe is great. Good menu for adults and kids, lots of choice and everything seems freshly cooked / prepped. We had the nachos and ploughman's platter. Delicious. The staff were very friendly and attentive. There's seating available outside as well as inside.
The playpark is amazing. Our daughter had an absolute blast. There are trampolines, Wendy houses, sandpit, slides, tunnell maze and many more. All kids will definitely be entertained for hours.
The farm shop is well-stocked with food items, clothes, bags, toys and trinkets. Lovely stuff. I definitely recommend getting strawberry tarts.
Pick your own fruit is available but we didn't do that this time.
Dogs are allowed on the lead but not within the playpark area. Paths are buggy/pram-friendly. Lots of parking spaces available.
No picnics allowed. Food needs to be purchased on site. However, foods seems to be reasonably priced. I'm happy to support them this way. We'll definitely be back.
Maya M — Google review
We visited this morning for breakfast .
We had dog with us. Place is very dog friendly . We were offered water for him and then he even got few biscuits ;)
We had full breakfast and dirty eggs .
Food presented nice , was very tasty and served quick .
We also had pancakes 🥞 portion was really big , and had lots of berries 🍓 was lovely !!!
We will definitely be back !
Aleksandra Kolodziejczyk — Google review
Farm is lovely for kids, winter time bit muddy, kids seem to love it. Food was average for me. Had a baked potato very well done on the outside, however not 100% on the inside, too much mayo on the coleslaw.
Annette Richards — Google review
Loved every bit of that place! Great selection of fruit, berries, pumpkins etc.
Nice and friendly staff throughout the entire place. Super fun for kids overall, especially the playground.
Anna Grzeszczuk — Google review
Such a lovely place to visit and have lunch. Kids play outside where there is so many games. Trampoline, go-cart and so much more. All for free!!! Amazing! Highly recommended! Yummy food and great for the price.
Z A — Google review
I visited the restaurant with friends, very lovely staff and quite a nice rustic scene within the establishment mixing it's old heritage of being a stable and modern. Food was good with a good service. Make sure to pre book seats. Farm shop was decent with a variety of items. Parking was plentiful..
CRR Artorious — Google review
The food is well priced and really good quality, nice coffee too, great to sit outside under cover and let the kids play in the massive play area, well recommended
John Jones — Google review
Another fab day at Charleton! Kids love it here, there's plenty of ways for them to run off some energy. We enjoyed the pumpkin patch, a play in the park and a delishious lunch today 👌
Lizzy Balmer — Google review
Good fun experience and lovely area, but unfortunately the berries and cherries were not very sweet.
Nanis K. — Google review
Our second visit and again it did not disappoint. The service was friendly and efficient. The food excellent - wholesome, local, fresh, relatively simple, piping hot and plentiful. Just what you would anticipate of a farm based meal. The burger was thick meaty, perfectly cooked. The chips appeared to have been twice cooked and were a delight. My black coffee was extremely good, strong, flavourful, best in years. We could not finish; Oh I tried, I tried! We bought take away strawberry tarts - outstanding - well it’s a fruit farm. Downsides, none really, car park a bit rough and ready, I missed the turn - again - so in a big font please, Charleston Fruit Farm, 100m plus a BIG arrow. Great place.
Oldman River — Google review
We originally just came for lunch but were pleasantly surprised to find a really good craft fair. Although it was really busy the staff were well organised and we got seated very quickly. The food was amazing! The little shop sells all kinda of amazing gifts and food including their fabulous strawberry tarts.
Noctaluca — Google review
Great fun for the whole family. Staff are super friendly, the strawberry picking is brilliant and the play park is amazing for kids. Great coffee shop/restaurant as well.
Jamie Summerton — Google review
A great place for kids and all the family. Tasty food and drinks, beautifully prepared with excellent service. Lovely range of goods in the shop - crafts, toys and food to take home.
Jonee Mackel — Google review
My family had a wonderful brunch here sat right next to an authentic wood stove, perfect for a winter morning. The food was great too! The interior was decorated for Christmas, it had a great gift shop and organically grown produce.
Claire Morrison — Google review
Great wee spot for coffee and cake, service was good and a nice selection of gifts to buy in the shop
Susan Smart — Google review
Returned to a regular old haunt for lunch but found that although there were plenty of staff about there was a distinct lack of organisation? The woman in charge was running around with a clipboard whilst there appeared to be a large number of empty tables to allocate? I had the chilli nachos and the portion size was reasonable and they tasted ok although wasn't over impressed with the Charlteton cheese sauce. Partner had the ploughman's which was plentiful although a selection of cheeses would have been preferable. Overall the meal were reasonable but I feel there is still some improvements to be made to bring it back to the level of the previous owners?
Angus Traveller — Google review
Lovely farm where you can eat fair-priced breakfast and lunch. The eggs, bread, fruits and other ingredients are directly from the farm - they even blend their own coffee! Very child and dog-friendly place with pick-your-own options depending on the season and farm shop. We always go there for brekky when we are around.
Anna-Carina Schmidt — Google review
My family visited Santa's grotto Sunday 10th Dec, it was brilliant. We booked 3 appointments back to back for the three families but we were all allowed in together and we were made to feel very welcome by Santa's elves and Santa was absolutely brilliant, he was really fantastic, taking the time to talk to everyone of us and was great with
the 3 grandchildren. We were not
rushed and got superb photos with Santa. Thank you Charlton for helping our family create a magical first Christmas for our 3 grandchildren.🎅🎄❤️
Heather Stirling — Google review
I adore this place. Berry picking in the summer is fab! Delicious food and the coconut milk latte was to die for. Love shopping in the farm shop. Amazing place to bring kids. Will be back for more.
The Grampian Transport Museum, located in the village center with free parking, boasts a collection of vehicles spanning from the 19th century to present day. Interactive displays and changing exhibits featuring Guy Martin add an extra element of interest. The museum caters to families with a children's play area and driving school equipped with small electric cars. Successful drivers are awarded their first "driving licence.
An excellent museum with a wide range of exhibits including cars, vans, bikes, carriages, lorries, steam engines, trams and a steam train. All well displayed and documented.
Stuart Fairbank — Google review
Nice time and plenty of vehicles/ bikes on display. Our granddaughter (4) was maybe a bit young to appreciate the collection, but she enjoyed looking for items that had been hidden and crossing them off her sheet.
Ian Allan — Google review
Fantastic wee place, if a little off the beaten track. Lots to see, enjoy and interact with. Tiny bit pricey ... but have been spoiled because Glasgow one is free.
Scott Fraser — Google review
The best small museums that I have visited in recent times. The location is in the centre of the village which has free parking. They have several Guy Martin exhibits that are changed regularly.
They have a children's play bare along with a children's driving school. They have a small circuit where after a briefing about the "highway code" they can drive the small electric cars. If successful, the children are given their first "driving licence" All good fun and FREE.
There is a cafe on the premises where they have a good selection of snacks and meals, all at reasonable prices. You are also allowed to take well-behaved dogs into the cafe and museum.
Ron Eddings — Google review
Lots to see in such a small space. From vintage right up to modern day. We had a blast. Restaurant services were very slow but everything was. Lean and the food was tasty. Great place for the younger
RoadTrails — Google review
Well worth a visit. Very interesting and sometimes quirky exhibits from stage coach to supercar, with some items from Guy Martin. Commercial vehicles are especially well represented. The tablet guides for further info add more background.
Phil Lambert — Google review
This great place in Alford, Aberdeenshire. Great for kids and adults alike. For grandparents brings back memories and it shows how life has changed. For all rides in an "orange" car, an old bus from the 60s
Geoff Spence — Google review
Small motor museum, but with loads of lovely old vehicles and plenty of information and some vehicles you could get in and explore (very rare nowadays). Ticket price £11 each and must be booked online in advance. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great Cafe, but no GF options available - this needs sorting in this day and age. Would come back if in the area again.
Dominic Fuller-Lowe — Google review
Brilliant dog and child friendly place for a morning/afternoon/day out. Lots to see and do with a good playground outside for the kids, fun activities to keep them interested inside and a free electric car driving experience. Well behaved dogs welcome throughout. Very happy kids and interesting for the adults too.
C Dent — Google review
A fun and interesting transport museum. Very friendly for dogs and a great diversion on a rainy day
Arjen A.B. — Google review
It was a beautiful experience.
The depth of history, the rich diversity and evolution of automobiles shows the progressive nature and thought of humans
Edmund Nwoke — Google review
Absolutely awesome collection if transport vehicles. A lot related to the area. Great atmosphere and lovely coffee in the Cafe. Would visit again.
John McInroe — Google review
My first visit and what an amazing museum. The exhibits were fantastic and enjoyed all the history. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Loved the tea room too! Definitely worth a visit for both adults and children. Lots of amazing outdoor activities too. 100% recommend!
Janet Urquhart — Google review
If you are into learning new interesting things about transportation this is the right place to visit. You can spend an entire day with your family discovering new things about all types of transportation. Highly recommended! 👍
Alex Grigore — Google review
I visited your wee museum last Saturday whilst staying in Aberdeen. Lots of interesting items from varying era's in excellent condition. Well worth the visit. Louise front of house was excellent!
P B — Google review
Fantastic vehicle museum in the wilds of Aberdeenshire, well worth a stop and a good coffee and scone at the rear tearoom...;)x
Robert Bryden — Google review
Excellent museum. Covers the full history of wheeled transport from coaches & penny-farthings to self-driving e-vehicles. Worth the trip! There is a nice tea room at the back, but check the closing time when you enter the museum!
The Falls of Feugh Restaurant, situated in a picturesque riverside venue in Scotland, offers an eclectic menu showcasing British cuisine made from locally sourced Scottish produce. Visitors can also indulge in the traditional British pastime of afternoon tea. The restaurant is known for its stylish ambiance and proximity to scenic walking trails where guests can witness the annual spectacle of salmon returning to their birthplace from the Atlantic. However, patrons should be prepared for higher prices when dining at this establishment.
Hidden gem! This has got to be the best vegan afternoon tea so far! Lovely place in a stunning location! On the banks of the river Dee and next to the falls of Feugh. I called to view the venue for an event and to have afternoon tea. At around ten pm one weekend I tried to change the booking to add more people and the owners noticed and called me. They were so friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to accommodate us by moving table bookings around. Owners and staff were so friendly and welcoming on the day. Very relaxing experience and enjoyable afternoon tea for all 6 of us plus the toddler! This venue can cater for different events including weddings. Versatile space and lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the river. There is a corkage charge but all prices are included in the information provided and the owners are flexible to accommodate all needs.
LF — Google review
Great location with a riverside terrace near the Falls. Good choice of courses and a specials menu. Food was all delicious and well presented - 4 of us had different meals and everyone was happy witb their selection. Friendly staff and good value for money. Will definitely return.
Sarah Isaac — Google review
Lovey place great afternoon tea, guarantee you will like it as well.
Wayne Whitwell — Google review
We booked for Sunday Roast, and I have to say the food was superb, and the setting of the restaurant stunning. The Roast Sirloin of beef was tender and cooked to perfection and the accompanying vegetables delicious. We also had dessert crème brûlée and treacle tart. The whole dining experience was excellent. Attentive and welcoming staff. I highly recommend this place.
Sandra Snelling — Google review
Had 4 course lunch which was excellent, starter, veloute, main, desert with coffee and chocolate to finish. Every course was delicious and very well presented. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Value for money was also great.
Brian Smith — Google review
I took my parents who were visiting from Belfast to this lovely little restaurant and we all couldn’t be more pleased with how our visit went. The food was all absolutely delicious, the serving staff couldn’t have been more attentive and pleasant and the views were beautiful. Would not hesitate at all to come back.
Stefan Young — Google review
Sunday Roast Beef lunch. Some of the best roast beef we have had in all our years, pink and tender with first class accompanying vegetables.
Perfect service from friendly staff.
Great value too
A P — Google review
We had absolutely stunning food here whilst visiting Scotland, such a high quality and perfectly balanced flavours. The staff also went above and beyond to help us get sorted with a taxi when everywhere was booked up, we were so grateful and couldn't tip much as they only take cash tips and we were all on card - so go, have a great meal, and tip extra on our behalf!
Kimberley Montgomery — Google review
A cosy, special place to visit. Not only is the food delicious and the service and atmosphere inviting, the surrounding area and falls and stream are so beautiful. Just sitting having a coffee and looking outside on a grey wet day seeing the beauty, feeding the body, mind and soul. A huge favourite for us and so pleased we have discovered this little piece of heaven.
Faye Goodwin — Google review
Beautiful scenery during lovely weather. Coffee, cakes and scone were delish, and not so expensive too for two people. Didn’t know it existed but will definitely come back.
Tatiana Lezama — Google review
Had an absolutely wonderful early dinner last night Sat 30 March. Seated at a table with a spectacular view of the river. Our server Nina was delightfully friendly , chatty and super attentive. The atmosphere at Falls of Feugh is welcoming and warm with beautiful views. Lovely African hospitality with a great menu. We had the North Sea Hake & Southern fried chicken mains. The food is very well presented and flavorful. Portions are good, pricing is reasonable. A pleasure to visit, thank you guys, we had a lovely evening with you all and will certainly be back for more. Highly recommended!
Dino Bellagarda — Google review
Idyllic table overlooking the River Dee, which was bathed in sunshine. Stunning setting. Our server was extremely attentive and very friendly. She would brighten up anyone’s day. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Very reasonably priced for the quality of the produce. It was busy but not noisy so there was a lovely atmosphere. We did not feel rushed to leave after our lunch. We would definitely return.
Gillian Carroll — Google review
Oh my goodness, this was such a lovely experience and we are so glad we got booked in for lunch. The staff, the location and the food was superb, faultless!! What a great time we had. We've been raving about the quality of the food and overall visit since. Highly recommended a visit.
Jackie Power — Google review
They have the best sconces ,jam and cream that I have tasted , the staff are very pleasant and a quick service . Will be back to eat them again when I'm back in Aberdeen xx
heather — Google review
Second visit and enjoyed a lovely lunch. Very tasty indeed. Starter, main course and dessert. Great food, great service, good value and beautiful setting. We will be back soon.
Veronica Taylor — Google review
Popped in for a light lunch after walking up Scolty. Lunch was absolutely lovely, served by a brilliant member of staff. Friendly , professional and welcoming. Was given a lovely seat by the window. Would definitely recommend.!!!
Keith Buchan — Google review
The Falls are the main attraction here, see the Salmon return from Atlantic to river they were born. Nice walks in area.
Nice but expensive restaurant.
Suzy Cat — Google review
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The 16th-century Crathes Castle is situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland and includes stunning walled gardens, a croquet court, and a treetop adventure course. The castle was constructed by the Burnetts of Leys and features turrets, gargoyles, and painted ceilings. Visitors can see ancient artifacts such as the Horn of Leys which was gifted to the Burnetts by King Robert the Bruce in 1323.
Wonderful grounds including a smallish playpark / zip slide for the kids (& adults ! ). Loads of trails, cafe area, toilets and shop. Castle looks impressive from the outside - we never ventured inside but we'll worth it if you have the time (apparently). Gardens are stunning and beautifully kept. I recommend at least a few hours here.
Daniel Coote — Google review
Toured the grounds and the woodland. Nice place to walk the dog, take a stroll, a picnic. A lovely lake and many marked walking routes. Didn’t get to go in the castle.
Loraine ?Unic71? Lear — Google review
Beautiful gardens, nice cafe, and an interesting castle. Well worth the price of entry. There was a cost for car parking but the machines weren't working when we went. Lovely walks around the grounds too!
Nick Young — Google review
What a fantastic and different castle, kept us enthralled for well over an hour on the self guided tour. Then there was the walled garden, amazing and we only got round one of the six, beautiful and we'll have to go back, not only to do the rest of the gardens but to do the walk round the grounds for a couple of hours as well! Highly recommended.
Neil Le Milliere — Google review
Really well organised self-guided tour of the castle interior. The system ensures adequate crowd control, and there were many interesting rooms to explore. Be prepared to climb stairs though! The gardens were beautifully landscaped and obviously well taken care of (it’s unfortunate that some people still throw trash in some places which we picked up). Lovely little gift shop too both inside the castle and a larger one at the ticket office.
Audrey Quay — Google review
What a lovely place! A self guided tour around the castle but there are notes in every room highlighting the contents. Staff extremely friendly. The gardens, even this late in the season had plenty of colour. Several woodland paths to explore - all well waymarked. I also had the luck to see a red squirrel, a wren and a jay! If you are travelling by public transport, the bus stops just by the drive entrance. You then have a walk up to the castle but there is a pleasant path that keeps you off the road.
Fiona Wiltshire — Google review
A wonderful, historic castle set in beautiful gardens. However, the castle interior tour is not suitable for disabled persons. The spiral stairs are narrow, steep with either thin metal rail or a rope to support yourself.
My visit was a self-guided tour. This was fine, but I feel I missed a lot of the history that the guides provide. I also felt the laminated info sheets were not the most hygienic way for visitors to discover this wonderful place.
The gardens are superb with red squirrels and other wildlife to see.
GK 69 — Google review
A great location to visit with amazing history and gardens. It's part of the national trust so members go in for free. We really liked the gardens which were in immaculate condition. Overall, a great place to visit for all ages.
nuric — Google review
A great stately castle for a rainy day. The self guided tour round the house was interesting and well presented as you'd expect from the National Trust, and long enough to be worth it. The family history room on the top floor has the most fun bits to read! After 8 mints photo ... Worth the price for that alone! The walled garden and topiary was beautiful, but probably best seen later in April or May - not that much out on our visit. Only down side was the limited menus available in the café for eating anything other than a snack or soup.
Erik Blackwood — Google review
It's a decent Castle. Not the worst around, but certainly not the best. A good number of items have been well-preserved, however, certain parts of the castle have been over-modernized and this robs it of that medieval aura you anticipate when visiting an ancient structure such as this one. The environment around the castle is well-maintained, and while I can't say many bad things about it, I can't say many good things either.
Enoch Olalude — Google review
Scotland and the castle trail is amazing...all the staff has been fantastic along with having the National Trust of Scotland membership pays for itself!! Be prepared for a challenging walk/hike/and vertical spiral stair cases...no need to hit the gym ! The gardens exceptional.... The castle is so unique and we'll traced family history was so nice to see all the family history and appreciate they have shared it with us.... Do not miss this castle!!!
Ruby Diamond — Google review
Really nice castle in amazing condition. Lovely grounds and gardens. With really nice cafe coffee shop. Lemon Drizzle Cake was amazing with nice coffee and super polite and helpful team. The coffee shop staff were really helpful. Well worth a visit.
Matt Hart — Google review
A beautiful place to spend a day. The walled garden is captivating with a few WOW factors.
Positive feedbacks to the cafe too, nice food, clean and relaxing place.
The wood adventure park is another place to praise. My kids love it so much.
Rachael Chung — Google review
Always a nice day out going to Crathes. Visit the castle many times every year for photo and walks. The tour of the castle is self guided and takes about 1 hour. You would need to buy a token to get access to the garden. It is included when buying a tour.
Odd Geir Lea — Google review
The Castle itself is grand, there's so much history and so much to look at and learn. Gardens are just spectacular! You could spend a whole day there and not really absorb everything. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Carol Tower — Google review
I am glad that the castle is still standing there for more than 100 years. This is a really beautiful castle with very big garden and with a big play ground. I spent a good time here with my family. Also, my nephew enjoyed it here, as this is a very big place to wander and have fun.
Ajay Bali — Google review
I didn't visit the inside of the castle (tower house style) its self as I arrived late in the day, but did get a ticket for the garden outside which was very pretty and well kept.
The area around has plenty of walking trails through the forest surrounding the castle. I can highly recommend visiting on a sunny day.
Note that there is a small fee for the parking when arriving by car.
Øystein — Google review
A beautiful castle on some incredible grounds. Spend some time to walk and see the colorful gardens while here. Also if you are adventurous you can walk a sorry way through the woods to a pasture that has Highland Coos which might be hanging out close to the fence! There are also events occasionally on the grounds, so check the calendar!
RSPB Scotland Fowlsheugh is a must-visit for bird enthusiasts, especially during late spring and early summer when the comical puffins nest among 130,000 other seabirds. The stunning cliffs offer an opportunity to see these birds up close, and visitors may also spot dolphin, porpoise, and minke whale in the sea.
Lovely area to watch the birds around the cliffs.
We got here around 5:30am (early August) in the hopes to see Puffins, but no luck. Loads of others though, including Guillemots.
Path is very narrow with unprotected cliffs at times. Not ideal with an excited dog I'd say.
Katrin KiKa — Google review
Great rspb place to check out, and if your lucky may see puffins. We unfortunately did not but was an enjoyable walk along the cliff side with great views out to sea. There is an enclosed hide overlooking the puffin area or a singular bench outside.
Fiona Scott — Google review
One of the most beautiful places in Scottish nature. There is a cozy observatory for ornithologists near the cliffs. It is very cozy, clean and an ideal viewing point with a large window on the landscape of cliffs with birds. You can shelter from the rain this way. I heartily recommend this place to everyone because it's really worth it.
MR. MidNight — Google review
Beautiful place for a walk with an amazing view of the vast sea. The cliffs do not have any protection at the edge so be careful if you go there with your pets or kids.
BringItOnGames — Google review
I came here during the winter, it's simply an outstanding place to be. Unfortunately I didn't get to see any puffins that's okay. It was peaceful being here, the scenery is simply stunning & I highly recommend coming here. Especially during summer when it's warm!
Roshan White — Google review
Absolutely worth a visit to check out the birds and hopefully puffins! Really beautiful spot along the cliffs and so many interesting birds.
A word of warning though, arrive early if you can. Advisable to arrive on foot or bike if possible. The car park was already full at 10.30am (1 camper taking up 1.5 spaces 🙄 out of the 8 available) so we had to wait in the car until a space was free.
Thankfully the delightful man working at the car park helped us into a non marked spot out otherwise we would have had to wait around 30mins I think.
H Byrne — Google review
A really amazing coastal trail along the cliffs with great views of the sea bird colonies. We went in early April and saw lots of guillemots and razorbills. Will definitely return to hopefully see some puffins when they return to nest. Small car park at the end of the lane before the trail.
Matt Lam — Google review
Great place to stop for an afternoon or a night. 5 or so parking spaces. The walk isn't flat or level with steep drops so take care. Pebble beach was nice and the ruins are interesting.
Very windy though so if you're a light sleeper bring your ear plugs!
Jim Hargreaves — Google review
We went there in early June. There were many Razorbills, Guillemots and Kittiwakes, but not many puffins. There seemed to be quite a number of burrows though. It was an enjoyable walk by the cliff.
Franklin Lau — Google review
Gorgeous place with a beautiful waterfall and thousands of puffins and seagulls! A bit of a walk but nothing bad, and well worth it. Definitely an interesting spot to visit
S Eliasson — Google review
Visit these places with hope of meeting puffins . It was the beginning of May, and I already lost my hope because we already visited a couple of places with no luck. There was instruction from RSPB where puffins can be spotted, we follow the instructions, and I do recommend it because we were lucky to spot those beautiful birds
Marta Skorubska — Google review
Great place to visit for bird-spotting. Loud and sometimes smelly, it’s an experience for most of your senses.
Very steep sheer drop cliffs, be very careful.
You can get quite close to birds, especially if you have a telephoto lens or binoculars. Great to see.
There are some parking spaces at the end of the road, do not drive further into the residents areas however, just got to keep some respect. Its a walk of roughly 20mins to see the mass of birds on the cliffs. There is an unmanned viewing area at the last populated cliff/bay area.
Highly recommend to any photographer or bird-watcher.
Calum — Google review
This place is brilliant. We saw three little puffins on the spectacular cliffs. No car? No problem! We got the 107 bus from Stonehaven and got off 10 minutes later at the Crawton/Uras cross roads. X7 south also takes that route along the A92. Then it’s a beautiful 20 minute stroll past the sheep to the RSPB Scotland maintained cliff path and a spectacular walk along the cliff top. Take binoculars and a camera/phone with zoom and you too may be lucky. Not to mention blooming flowers everywhere you look. Thanks to RSPB Scotland for all you do to preserve and make these places accessible.
Quackers — Google review
Brilliant place to see Razorbills, Guillimots, Kittiwakes and Fulmars. Too early for Puffins yet but they'll arrive in the next month or so. The haar was strong today but on a clear day the views are spectacular. Parking is limited, only space for 4 cars in the designated car park then maybe another 6 at the roadside. We luckily got the last space on a Sunday at 12.30 but while we had a coffee in the car 2 vehicles were getting ready to leave so I'd advise coming early or around lunchtime when others are leaving. Around 1km walk to the Puffin viewpoint but we spent much more time at the cliffs well before there taking pictures of the other birds. We find Buellers of Buchan is the best place for Puffins if they're what you're after. Paths are great, a few bridges to cross, not too steep but be careful of ground nesting birds
Dunnottar Castle is a fortified cluster of ruined stone buildings situated on a dramatic clifftop setting in Scotland. It has a long and fascinating history dating back to the 5th century, with evidence of construction found in the form of a chapel. The ruins that exist today mainly date back to the 15th and 16th centuries, built in medieval style.
Incredible views, really interesting half derelict castle, well worth the walk down and up a load of stairs. We happened to go as part of the Visit Scotland initiative so it was only £3.50 each (student half price) - well worth it. Go on a good weather day, or wear appropriate clothing because it is very exposed with no shelter.
Kim D — Google review
this castle is amazing!! there was a lot more to see than I expected. the views looking out to sea are incredible! there's a lot of steps up and down, so it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs I'd definitely recommend you visit!
Emily Blythe — Google review
The location of castle is amazing. 3 different sides on the hill with views if the sea and the castle.
There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle.
A small area near down the castle with lots if sea shells.
Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early.
BringItOnGames — Google review
One of the top place i ever visit. There is a bit of a walk from parking till the castle. A long staircase down and up the hill to the castle,it's definitely not accessible at all, but if you can do the stairs its worth to visit!
Area near down the castle with lots if sea shells.Parking is free but is mostly packed so better to go early or you can park along the street.
Petar Dimitrov — Google review
An excellent historical attraction that’s obviously well maintained by the owners. A lot of care has been taken to set up informative signs and exhibits to give an insight into the history and development of the site.
As an attraction it’s obviously very busy during tourist season so be prepared for crowds in some of the smaller areas of the site.
Obviously it goes without saying that a medieval castle positioned on a lump of rock in the North Sea is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs or those with limited mobility.
Gavin McKie — Google review
Went after it had been snowing, the staff managed to clear paths so the castle was accessible. The staff are fantastic and informative.
There is a toilet before you go in the castle and one in the middle for those wondering. The entry price was fair and so was the official guide book, £5.
The views before the castle and from the castle are amazing. There is plaques throughout explaining the history of each area.
Definitely worth a visit and will go back again in the summer ☺️
scott f — Google review
Stunning place to visit, £21 for two adults to enter. Really not that bad at all! Good fun exploring something thats been stood for so long. Nice to get some moderate exercise in as well, nice little coffee and food stall before you walk down to it from the car park. Views are stunning!!
C — Google review
What a fantastic castle and great place to. Explore. Would highly recommend the walk from Stonehaven as you get lovely views as you approach.
There are quite a lot 0f steps down and then up into the castle, but these are well graded and have a good handrail. There are also a couple of benches.
jason perry — Google review
Dunnottar Castle is certainly worth the visit. While in ruins, there is a lot still there, and there is plenty of the remaining structures to go through. The views are stunning. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in castles or beautiful scenery.
I would recommend taking the trail from Stonehaven as the beautiful views add to the enjoyment of the castle.
Note that those with mobility issues will have trouble. The stairs down to and up to the castle are uneven and steep at times.
Nathan Rice — Google review
Beautiful location that is dog friendly (on short leads). It's a good 10 min walk from the car park to the castle down some steps, . I'm not overly fit and managed it. Just go at your own pace and plenty of opportunity to sit and move out of people's ways, and well worth it. Lovely views from the keep, and very well laid out with just enough information to learn. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Joanne Buxton — Google review
Great Views, Lovely experience, Lots of Historic Buildings still there! Plenty of information about them. Tickets however are a bit pricey, £10.50 an Adult.
RustySpoon — Google review
We got lucky and had perfect weather, and it really helped to capture the beauty of this place! There are some stairs involved so be prepared for those, outside of that it's a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours!
Dan — Google review
Wow! I did not expect such a picturesque and awesome castle as you get no sight of it from the car park. Lovely walk down the hill and lots to explore when you get in. Stunning views from the castle. We visited in the pouring rain and it was absolutely worth it! Great cup of coffee too from the stall in the car park (picnic tables available here too).
Katrina Glaister — Google review
Lovely castle to visit. I hadn't planned to go see it, and due to time, I didn't get to go in. However, the surroundings were equally as gorgeous. Next time I'm passing through, I will definitely pop in and have a look around the actual castle and learn about its history as it seems amazing online.
Cass Pullman — Google review
This is my favourite castle in Scotland. I lost count of how many times I’ve visited, and each time is a different and unique experience. The castle is located by the coast, giving amazing, breathtaking views. It truly looks like a castle from a fairytale film (think Brave- the castle was definitely an inspiration!).
There’s a car park (however during summer months it can be full!) and you don’t have to pay to look at the outside. If you want to go inside the ruins then there’s a charge of £10,50 (adult).
The photos speak for itself but I do think this is a must see place in Scotland!
Olivia Begnami — Google review
I visited this castle yesterday. This day weather wasn't good, Wind was strong and cold and castle was closed. But I enjoyed view.I made beautiful pictures. I want come back when will be good weather. It's beautiful castle.
Zdenek Olexa — Google review
A very beautiful and peaceful place on the east coast of Scotland. The castle views, the sound of the ocean and the fragrance of the breeze was totally amazing. Can spend hours just enjoying the views.
Pinkesh Patel — Google review
Well worth the visit. Very well put together and a lot to see. Beware there are a lot of steep steps going down and up, before you even get to the Castle - But we thought well worth the effort! A nice beach and birds to see too.
Shelley Mac — Google review
Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven is quite possibly one of my favourite castles in Scotland. I’ve made the trip several times from Newport as it is not very far from our family home. It takes a bit of walking to get from the car park to the castle and also to walk around the outside and inside of the castle. I cannot stress this enough. The views are stunning. Since I’ve toured inside the castle before, I like walking up to the castle and exploring the grounds. You simply can not take a bad picture at this castle with the views of the North Sea, the dramatic cliffs and the overall topography. The flora, fauna, waterfalls and soaring and perching birds makes this castle a photographer’s dream. Tourists usually explore the West side of Scotland and then miss the stunning, impressive and breathtaking cliffs of the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trails. If you’re looking for unforgettable and romantic castles that you will never, ever forget, this is the castle for you!
Angela Brown — Google review
Amazing 😍 place to visit. It is magical ✨. 180 steps to get down to castle, decent handrail and wide steps. Lots of fab views everywhere & the information provided as you walk around good. Souvenir book available and is very reasonable at £5. You will fall in love with this place ❣️
Sharon Gough — Google review
Gorgeous views when you get to the castle and once in.
Getting there by car is straightforward and the roads are good. The parking is small but free, and people come and leave, so a spot freed up as we arrived mid-afternoon.
The walk down the steps leading to the beach and then back up to the castle are quite doable with a 7-year old.
The views once up in the castle area are breathtaking and the grounds are very well-maintained.
Everything about this castle is beautiful and worth the visit. I highly recommend it!
Farah Mathres — Google review
It was so fun to explore the castle and enjoy the beautiful views! We took the bus down from Aberdeen, which was so easy with a brief walk from the bus stop to the castle. Highly recommend walking by the War Memorial and into Stonehaven for lunch after you tour.
Jennifer Greer — Google review
Excellent trip, would definitely recommend. One of the most beautiful and scenic spots for a castle / ruins. £27 for a family of 4, good size car park (with catering van for refreshments too).
Matthew Barrett — Google review
Visited the castle on a recent trip to Aberdeen. Weather was brisk but beautiful. It's an interesting castle with centuries of history. I recommend wearing decent footwear as there are many steps, some quite steep. Well worth the journey.
john goff — Google review
It is a beautiful place to visit. The cliff side, along with the sea and the castle, is very nice. We went there on a weekday and it wasn't busy and couldn't get inside the castle as it was already 3pm when we reached. Make sure you cover yourself properly as there are high cold winds across the cliff. Must visit place and spend sometime.
Nikhil G Menon — Google review
Amazing place, the views are outstanding and the history behind the castle is fascinating. Played a part in shaping Scotland. Throughly recommend a visit. Lovely walk from Stonehaven to it. There are a lot of steps down into the castle but a lovely beach at the bottom before you climb up into the castle itself.
Dougie — Google review
Great attraction steeped in history and stories. My visit was in late March, cold and windy. But with spectacular views all year round grab the right clothing and you'll be grand.
Tom Boyd — Google review
Stunning! Wow! You’ve got to stop and check this place out. This is the quintessential Scotland castle on the sea. It was a bit rainy on the day we went so we didn’t go to the castle, we just parked in the car park and walked to the grassy edge and took some pictures. It was a quick in and out and ideal for the weather.
Michael Dobbins — Google review
Beautiful Castle with amazing scenery. The walk to the Castle was stunning, and the views from the castle were equally so. There is plenty of informative plaques around to help explain each room, but overall you could go at your own pace. My only complaint is that I did not see any ghosts!
Kirsten Buniak — Google review
This castle has a lot to reveal and once you get inside it just opens up. So much more here than you can actually see and lots of ruins to explore with some incredible history! Wow!
Bryan Schooling — Google review
Such a beautiful castle in a frantic location. Was really easy to walk down to from the car park. The weather was grey and cold but this added to the atmosphere. The entry fee as well is such good value to be able to look around.
James Travels — Google review
Pretty castle in Aberdeen to visit for a day picnic
There is a beach as well and you need to go down almost 200 steps to reach the beach
Must visit place if you're visiting Aberdeen
If you want to go inside the castle you need to buy tickets that are around £11 for adults
Javeria Shaikh — Google review
Sharing my complete experience. Long post ‼️
With minimal planning, we came to Aberdeen for a weekend getaway. Although this was a 2 hour bus ride from Silver city, the photographers for the castle and the scenery pulled us in. The connectivity and frequency of public transport is scarce. You can get a bleak faint view of the building from the bus stop. Just when we thought 'What's the hype for this place?' were we in for a gentle surprise.
It's more technically the ruins of a castle 🏰. More interesting ( other than the place used as a prison) is the exciting story (16~17th century) of how the Scots guarded their crown from the English. It's an important historic place and that is why despite the ruins, it's a preserved heritage by the Scottish government. There's a lot more to the history of this place, whose details you can find in the entrance room just after collecting the tickets. They have got decent toilets and enough information boards to give an overview of the place, architecture and chores of people when the castle was alive.
The view of the standalone castle (and other ruined buildings ) on the cliff is fascinating and the view is remarkable on its own. The castle complemented the brilliant green and blue infinite background, under a perfect sunny Scottish weather. Rarely does a man made thing stand a chance against the natural view. Isn't it?
Perfect getaway, away from the city. Enjoy the lovely little walk in and around the castle and cliff. Truly a remarkable experience and one etched in my memories of the times I spent in UK.
Karthikesh B (Karthi) — Google review
This was a castle I had wanted to visit for some time. I had seen photographs & wanted to experience it for myself. Dunnottar is not for the faint-hearted, the entrance being accessed by many steps, but it was well worth the effort. Standing proudly on its own, it is breathtakingly beautiful. It is easy to spend a few hours wandering around the ruins, learning its history, much of which you can imagine is quite bleak. The facilities are basic. There is a toilet & a kiosk to purchase drinks and snacks from and a decent car park. I do love Scottish castles, and this one is probably the best one I've visited so far. I can highly recommend a visit.
Fyvie Castle is a Scottish castle that exemplifies the Scottish Baronial Style architectural design, with parts of the castle dating back to the 13th century. Originally built as a royal stronghold, Fyvie Castle has housed many notable figures throughout history such as King William the Lion, Robert the Bruce, and Charles during his childhood.
We have visited Fyvie Castle many times as it is the closest castle to our home. This time there was an organised tour. (Every 45 minutes) We had half an hour to wait so took the chance of a coffee in the tea room which was excellent. The lady who was our guide was obviously very knowledgeable about the families who have made Fyvie their home over the centuries and her enthusiasm for the castle was infectious.
David Richards — Google review
Nice place to go for a walk all year round. Not too far to walk round the lake, easy 20-30 minutes or so. Usually see a bit of wildlife, always ducks, swans, geese which you can feed there and occasionally sheep or cows in the fields too. Keeps the kids amused. It has taken a bit of a beating over the winter with the storms but still worth going. Plenty of space for parking and the castle and gardens there too.
Graeme Clark — Google review
One of my favourite castles. Fascinating history. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Has a lot of stairs.
Great wee cafe.
Gardens are lovely in the summer and there's a nice walk round the lake.
Pamela Terry — Google review
Beautiful castle with very friendly tour guides who are eager to share their knowledge of all this castle has to offer. I didn't take pics inside the castle but here are some of my walk around the lake. Will definitely return.
Kim Donn — Google review
Beautiful castle with informative guided tour with interesting facts on the castle and the families that have lived there. Lovely cafe with friendly and helpful staff, serving simple yet delicious food (courgette and chard soup, bacon rolls, lattes and hot chocolate) 😋 Beautifully-tended walled gardens jam-packed with stunning flowers, fruits and veggies. What a glorious place. Highly recommend for a few hours with the family. Kids, parents and grandparents all had a great time.
Corene Newbery — Google review
I typically don't like guided tours, but this one was actually really good. It was a good pace and just right amount of information to stay interesting but not overwhelming. But they only do guided tours, on specific times. There's a garden you can walk freely in and also a tea room to visit if you're a bit early. Parking was easy, it's a pay and display (£3), but it only takes coins. But if you're like me who doesn't like cash, you can just tell them when you buy your ticket that you need the parking added on.
S Eliasson — Google review
Fyvie Castle in Scotland is a captivating blend of history and elegance, with its striking exterior and opulent interior. Exploring its rooms feels like stepping back in time, offering a vivid glimpse into Scotland's past. From the stunning architecture to the meticulously manicured gardens, Fyvie Castle is sure to enchant visitors with its rich tapestry of stories and charm.
Katalin — Google review
The best evening walk in Aberdeenshire. Note on this occasion I was with the dog so just did the outside walk. No castle visit
Gary Newell — Google review
Fyvie Castle is a gem in the shire.
There are lots of Instagrammable areas for beautiful pictures.
The gardens are well taken care of.
There are several tables outdoors allocated for picnics.
The cafe is well managed and the food is of good quality. Staff are pleasant. Added some photos of the food we had
The shop is basically like any National Trust shop. I miss some more tartan clothing (shawls, etc)
Spanish teacher on the go — Google review
We only walked around the Loch and the gardens not the castle. The walkway was very clearly marked and is mostly accessible. The latter part of the Loch walk is not accessible but the road is very close by and can be used. The whole walk was beautiful and very managable. Dogs were to be kept on leads but that was fine and there was no problem. There were quite a few people walking their dogs and lots of young children. It was a lovely atmosphere and will be back.
Morag Maich — Google review
Great venue for a coffee stop. Bacon roll, tasty with plenty of bacon.
Beautiful castle and grounds, amazing Autumn colours
Melody Elliot — Google review
A stunning castle set in beautiful surroundings. The tour guide was a delight and extremely knowledgeable . The castle is home to an amazing display of artwork and pottery and of course ghosts 👻
There is also a quaint tearoom selling delicious cakes.
All in all a lovely place to visit with adequate easy parking with a short work up to the house.
Thanks Fyvie Castle
Karen Boorman — Google review
Wonderful castle with 4 distinct styles built from the families that lived in it , lots of things to see and read about and if you get one of the tours they could go into all the ghost stories that every bedroom seems to have
Tork Mackenzie — Google review
One of the most beautiful castles to visit. Beautiful gardens and stunning collections. Also not overcrowded. There is plenty to do for the whole family - loch walk, castle visit, gardens with growing vegetables and really nice kitchen at the tearoom.
Bart Labno — Google review
Great place, what a shame the actual castle was closed inside when we visit in December. Still look amazing from outside , so still good place to visit for a walk . There is a lake you can walk around it. Looks like there are nice gardens on site as well but during the winter they wasn't in the best shape. Bring some seeds a lots of birds awaiting feedien 😉 Highly recommended for a walk.
Marta Skorubska — Google review
In short: My favorite castle tour in the whole Scotland! Fyvie Castle is a truly enchanting destination that captures the essence of its rich history. The castle's well-preserved rooms, each with its own unique story, offer a fascinating glimpse into bygone eras. Whether exploring the opulent drawing rooms or wandering the picturesque grounds, Fyvie Castle is a captivating experience that transports visitors to another time. I was surprised that the castle has been visited by so many important people for various reasons.
Ali Tassavor — Google review
Visited in June 2023, absolutely stunning castle and grounds.
Glen Garioch Distillery, situated in eastern Scotland, offers tours from Monday to Saturday for guests to experience the process of creating their award-winning single malt whisky. During the Founders Tour, attendees learn about the production process and have the opportunity to bottle their whisky. The distillery is known for its welcoming staff and lovely visitor center, where guests can enjoy tastings at the end of their tour.
Fantastic distillery nestled in the village of Old Meldrum. Has that authentic feel despite utilising modern equipment in pursuit of reduction in energy use and climate impact.
Access is straight forward and the small car park sits next to the visitor centre and shop. Really liked the shop items on sale from branded to the essentials of glasses and whiskey.
The tour guide was excellent and covered all the facts and figures you'd expect. Also pointed out all the unique elements of the buildings and ensured we got a look at an active maltings floor. Our guide Emma, could have breezed past that but didn't and that was 5 stars right there.
Still house and processing equipment are ultra modern internally. But again the explanation of why, makes you appreciate the efforts taken to reduce environmental impact.
Whiskey tasting of 3 Glen Garioch was good, the drivers drams to take away is so innovative. Was lucky enough to bottle my own 16 year old single cask, again very slick service from Emma and reasonable cost. An excellent experience, highly recommend a visit and Emma as a guide
Andy Stewart — Google review
Worth doing the tour. Our guide was interesting and funny.
Make sure you check when the distillery is producing as it is much more interesting to see the production process as it happens.
Be prepared for a strong smell!
Archer — Google review
Splendid wee distillery with welcoming staff and a lovely visitor centre. Nice little tours available with tastings to finish. Drivers get to take theirs home with them.
John Shaw — Google review
Love this tiny but exquisite place! The tour was fantastic as well as the whisky. You can either take the train to Inverurie and then take a bus there or just take a bus from Aberdeen directly.
bigfur Chan — Google review
Simply brilliant! Wonderful tour of the Glen Garioch distillery followed by a tasting (A Rare Pair with cheese) and the Bottle your own Experience. We felt so comfortable and welcome. Thank you so much! A really great team!
Thomas Maeder — Google review
Wonderful tour especially when combined with the chance to "bottle" and label your own bottle of malt. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff.
Northumbrian Dave — Google review
Fantastic tour. Cat was wonderful. I had met her the evening before at the local whisky shop, and she recommended the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed all of it, as she included humor with a highly informative explanation of how all the processes worked. Our favorite is the 12-year-old, and we have already encouraged our local retailer to bring it in!
Elizabeth Moore — Google review
Perfect place for a tour! The distillery is small but there’s enough information to keep you interested, and the whisky tasting at the end is delicious. I loved the little bottles for the driver to take home.
Wout Mager — Google review
First of all- book in advance in Summer season as it can be very busy, 2nd - tours are for adults only. Visitors center is really nice with well informed and helpful staff always happy to share info and experience. We got few bottles of they Renaissance Whisky ( after tasting it first) and it seems to be well spent £££.
Maja R — Google review
I wanted to share with you the wonderful experience my family and I had during our recent tour of Glen Garioch Distillery last weekend. Our tour guide, Cat, was not only highly knowledgeable about the whisky-making process but also shared fascinating insights into the local area.
Whether you live nearby or are from farther afield, I highly recommend this tour to everyone. The whisky tasting at the end was a delightful way to cap off the experience.
Glen Garioch Distillery truly is a superb gem right on our doorstep. If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to explore it for yourself.
Gotels Serviced Accommodation — Google review
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, loved the little gift shop as well! Make sure you make a booking for the distillery tour.
Daniel — Google review
To Iona, Jill and all the Glen Garioch team a heart felt thank you for hosting us this afternoon. A wonderfully warm, personal & insightful tour, the best I’ve ever been on.
Tom Bennett — Google review
Amazing experience, Iona was fantastic in a guiding us thru the facility, nice history and recommend place, very good, Whisky was good.
Daniel De La Cruz — Google review
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The David Welch Winter Gardens is a large, year-round Botanical Garden with a diverse collection of plants and flowers. The garden is popular for its rare, beautiful and exotic flora as well as its cacti, succulents and other plants from around the world.
So beautiful and expansive! It's hard to believe it is free!! It is such a relaxing visit and there are little benches all through where you can sit. They have cacti and tropical plants and flowers and turtles and everything else food in the world. A superb way to spend an afternoon rain or shine.
Lakaia Thornton — Google review
Absolutely loved this place
Great to visit on a cold and windy day but it's a great place to visit no matter the weather.
Free to get in though you can make a donation if you wish
Lots of lovely large green houses with a fantastic selection of plants from around the world placed in different zones
I particularly liked the Victorian zone and the dry zone with the cacti
You can walk around at your leisure have a seat on numerous benches and just admire the plants
Well worth a visit
Debbie — Google review
Absolute mesmerising garden. Best one I've ever seen. Loved the vibrant flowers and the interior structure. It's so soothing and calm and refreshing.
Azra Maliha — Google review
Love this place! I come every time I’m in Aberdeen; really nice selection of plants & an amazing cactus room! It’s free entry (but there’s the ability to leave a donation) - a really nice and affordable afternoon out.
Trudie — Google review
Free, relaxing, wonderful to walk around at your leisure. Marvellous plants. Great coffee shop.
John S — Google review
Loved it, lovely garden with plants and flowers from all over the world. Gorgeous, decorated with love for nature.
Elena Martirosova — Google review
A wonerful attraction located within the impressive Duthie Park close to Aberdeen centre. The gardens are enclosed within a series of linked glazed greenhouses. From the moment you walk in through main entrance you see wonderful colour even in January when I went. Also the sound of flowing water from the indoor streams add to the experience.
You are guided round by following indoor footpaths back to the start. Highlights are the house with an incredible array of cacti. Other areas with probably different atmosphere control almost feel tropical. Some sections are staff only which are set aside to grow on young plants etc.
Fantastic attraction, completely free & well worth spending an hour to do a full circuit or even more to read all the information boards more closely. Plenty of clean WC's & adjoining cafe/restaurant which I didn't sample. Highly recommended especially on a cold, wet January day.
Ian Kelly — Google review
Truly amazing place, I cannot believe it's free. Exceptional collection of Agave, Aloe, Opuntia and other succulents.
James Hillier — Google review
Lovely indoor gardens free and a great range of plants from tropical to arid deserts. Plus it's free.
John Evans — Google review
Lovey place to visit. Well kept. Hats off to those responsible for its upkeep 👍
Gavin Esslemont — Google review
A fabulous botanic garden that surprisingly is free! You can easily take a relaxed stroll around here for an hour, exploring the many different garden themes. There are benches everywhere to sit down and have lunch or read a book. The variety of plants is very impressive. There are free toilets around as well, and a cafe to have a cuppa. If you want to escape into a free world of colour and be reminded of how beautiful nature can be, do visit, you won’t regret.
Pieke Roelofs — Google review
Even in winter with snow on the ground outside, a wonderful display under glass. Bigger than expected. A delight and worthy of support.
Ray Chandler — Google review
Amazing place , recommend to check online if is open . We arrived once and it was closed unfortunately. First of all place is absolutely free , donation box is by the entrance together with contact less reader. It's unbelievable it is for free place is huge and very well maintained. We love plants so we spend hours these and definitely coming back in wormer months to visits outdoor part of the gardens . Recommend as well to visit restaurant by the garden, good prices and nice food.
Marta Skorubska — Google review
Beautiful place, you could spend a good amount of time exploring the different areas. Only thing I'd ask for more of is more signs explaining each plant! I'd love to learn more.
Kirsten Buniak — Google review
Lovely garden, definitely recommend visiting. Has many different species of plants.
Anzelika Lincika — Google review
Lovely quiet space, when it's not too busy. I was attending a gardening workshop as part of Climate Week North East. It was brilliant, very instructive and inclusive. I wish there were more of these, open to the public.
Rachel Maurice — Google review
I've been coming to this place for a lot longer than I'd like to admit. It honestly hasn't changed much, it's still a lovely place to visit. Plenty of beautiful plants and great atmosphere.
It's not a place to rush through. Take your time and enjoy every plant, big or small. It's quite relaxing. I can't wait to take my kids back when the plants are blooming.
Entry is free. It's not suitable for wheelchairs. There's stairs but there's plenty of places to sit.
I would love to see the place extended. Some of those trees which I've known for most of my life are getting big haha.
Note: It IS a shame to see people have been carving their names into the cactus. The Youtube generation clearly have nothing better to do. Shame to see so many damaged plants in that area.
Duthie Park is a large park located near the city centre, with gardens containing a vast array of plants and plenty of space for kids to play. The park also has an indoor botanical garden with large collections of plants from around the world, as well as a great playground for children.
Lovely park for all. Playground, pond, gardens. Paradise fir dog walkers, there were so many adorable furry babies 😋. Can ride a bike or roller blade. Lots of green space and pliantly of benches. Very busy on weekends. Coffee shop is nice as well.
Oxana — Google review
Absolutely breathtaking. The park has various great play areas for kids, big open spaces for your children and pets to run and play. Monuments galore and beautiful gardens.
There is also a restaurant in the park that is not too bad. The en loses gardens are absolutely breathtaking.
Worth a visit for the whole family
Crystal Greeff — Google review
The park is indeed beautiful! It would have been better if the weather was nicer. But my friend and I had so much fun there. The greenhouse was so interesting as well. It's really awesome that there is a restaurant near the garden. This place is perfect for you to spend some time enjoying the fresh air and beaty of the nature.
Wing Lam Wong — Google review
A lovely park, with an extensive greenhouse full of different plants from all over the world. Entry is free, and it’s remarkably well managed and maintained, it’s especially impressive how they manage to contain the different levels of humidity in each section. There’s a giant frog thing which has been there for decades, and although it’s aged a bit, it still goes up and down.
Maddy Sutherland — Google review
Excellent park for fun and walk. Was also easy with buggy to walk around. couple of beautiful small ponds inside, great for kids as well. There is also a great cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seatings.
Dipendra Yadav — Google review
This park received high recommendations when I asked people what I should see in Aberdeen, so I suppose I was expecting a little more. From the centre of town, I had to walk for about a half hour through rather labyrinthian and convoluted routes to reach the park. The sun shone freely and joyously on the damp grass, and I appreciated the towering and majestic columns and monuments, but I suppose I was expecting something more unique than simply a large swath of pleasant green space. I did not have the time to examine the botanical gardens, which I hear are lovely and exuberant, but what I saw were large groups of very energetic and happy kids racing through the park, playing together on a pleasant sunny day in February. Though I did not dislike the park, and I understand why it was busy on a sunny Sunday afternoon, I did not think it was worth walking that far to reach. It appears to be a lovely place for families, and I am sure that I would visit this park frequently if I lived close to it, but it was not the compelling tourist attraction I thought it would be.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
Absolutely lovely park on a sunny day. The main thing I loved was the winter garden. Incredible flowers and environment. Loved the park its so clean and lovely. The water spots r also very nice.
Azra Maliha — Google review
Beautiful park with a couple of water features, plenty of green fields and trees, and a Greenhouse. Good access to public transport, looks over the river and within walking distance of town.
Chris Nangle — Google review
Nice green with Victorian bandstand.
Lots of trees & flowers to admire throughout the Seasons.
Winter Gardens glass house with different habitats.
There is a playground with slides & swings for kids.
Pity they don't use the boating pond anymore, it was popular.
Suzy Cat — Google review
Went here this morning..was going to thr Winter Gardens..it didn't open till 10.30AM
The cafe was jam packed before 10am.
I have no idea how many different greenhoues and hot houses there were..it was fantastic.
There were a lot of people at opening time.
The gardens were Immaculately kept...beautiful healthy plants..well maintained .
Thoroughly enjoyed my visit. Will definitely be going back.
NOTE..IT IS FREE.
So awesome
Marion Mitchell — Google review
Excellent indoor winter garden. True fact about the 'winter' part - the indoor greenhouses are barely heated so dress warmly.
Andrew Pierce — Google review
Lovely park to go walking, let the stress be washed away by the constant rain and wind of Aberdeen. And just a few steps south is the lovely River Dee, and the Deeside Line, awesome to go jogging, bike riding... One of the most beautiful places in the city.
Luis Noguez — Google review
One of the most beautiful places you must visit in Aberdeen, there’re so many varieties of plants (Tropical, Cactus, Scented, Japanese and many more). There’s a large playground you can visit with your dogs 🐶.
You can have a coffee in their cafe. This is really nice view in the summer as there will be more flower varieties.
There are 2 entrances from river dee side, better to go for the second one which have more parking spaces.
Wayomi S Jayantha — Google review
Beautiful park, very clean which is nice to see. There is a lot of benches there and a lot of them have peoples names. It is good for children I believe as there is a large area of playground and also big paths for people to cycle on and etc. There is also a flower garden inside a building which is also big and beautiful, it has many different species of plants which is amazing. It is well looked after the park and the garden.
Anzelika Lincika — Google review
Leisurely walk in different areas.
Wasn't too busy. Haven't been for a long time. So well tended.
Plenty of colour.
SHONA Morrison — Google review
We have visited Aberdeen many times, but this was our first trip to Duthie Park. The spring flowers were beautiful. The hot houses with the many exotic plants were amazing. I was very impressed with how well it was all kept. A lovely way to spend time on a chilly day.
Angela Baker — Google review
I've visited Duthie Park many times as a child, and on a recent trip back, I went back for nostalgia. I wasn't disappointed. Still beautiful as ever and well maintained, walked the dogs around and it was so nice to see family's enjoying the open space.
Clair Morrison — Google review
Great place to have a little walk, perfect for a rainy day, you can have a wonder in the green houses.
Good day for the kids to, got some gold fish and turtles and lots of interesting plants.
The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is a fascinating museum complex with an extensive collection of maritime artifacts, as well as an exhibition on the history and lifestyle of the North Sea oil industry. The museum is situated in a beautiful 16th century Provost Ross's House in the city's shiprow district.
I visited this museum last month.
All safety measures in place, its free ( no cost)to go and look around.
The staff were very friendly and polite, they also seemed to know a lot about the museum.
Takes about 90 minutes to look around, plenty of interaction for adults and children.
Was a very enjoyable visit.
Would i recommend.... yes, would i recommend... 100% yes
MARK HALLIWELL — Google review
Excellent museum. I learned a lot about oil extraction and life on oil rigs. The maritime history of Aberdeen was also very well presented. Definitely worth a visit.
Marianne Heredge — Google review
A lovely free museum to visit, either with friends, family, or on your own (a donation is recommended!)
Although there’s currently neither a café nor a gift shop to throw your money at, the exhibitions are expansive, and even include, to my surprise, pieces on Thomas Blake Glover.
I’m hoping that this museum survives the current economic downfall, as we really need places like this to be open and accessible.
Maddy Sutherland — Google review
Very nice museum with amazing interior layout. It's very inspiring to see the history or aberdeen ships and fishing industry. Loved the place
Azra Maliha — Google review
My time at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum was really fun and enlightening. It's fascinating the structure of the place, the models at the museum, and what you can actually learn there. History is brought to life over there.
Chukwuma Onwujiuba — Google review
At the moment there is no cafe or shop. Hopefully that will change soon as things get back to normal. There are some terrific exhibits but the buildings themselves are wonderful and the views from the top floor are unbeatable. There is also a gallery devoted to temporary exhibitions and when I was there it had photographs from Ukraine which was quite poignant. A great venue and free!
Karren Huzzey — Google review
It was a knowledgeable and informative experience. It shows you the greatest history of the Aberdeen oil and ship industry. One should visit this place if you are new to this town. Also, it's free of cost but you can donate.
Ajay Bali — Google review
A really informative, excellent museum in the heart of Aberdeen.
Take a lift up to the top floor and work your way down the stairs floor by floor, and learn all about the seafaring history of the city, lots of interactive displays, sit and watch a short film, ask the friendly staff on hand questions. Gift shop on the ground floor. And it's free, donations gratefully received.
Jacqui Cutter — Google review
Amazing museum, it's a lot bigger and more interesting than you might expect, very well presented. Covers history of shipping, fishing, oil and gas industry and environmental issues. Some great exhibits and wonderful social history photographs. Great views of the harbour from here too. There's enough to keep the little ones interested too. It's free, what have you got to lose??
Cats Blink — Google review
Plenty of exhibits with information, free to enter, looking at everything took a couple hours across 4 or 5 floors. A lot of Aberdeen specific history and artifacts. Definitely worth dropping by. So far both times we have been, the Cafe was closed but was nice to sit and relax. Great place to spend the afternoon with family. There were a lot of model ships so I recommend to anyone who is a model ship enthusiast even if they don't like history.
Chrystal Cannon — Google review
This museum has so many wonderful items to see, you can spend many hours enjoying the maritime exhibits and watching the films. Loved my visit.
Joanne McBride — Google review
The staff on reception were extremely welcoming and informative.
Sadly, I didn't have two long to experience everything in this museum. So I did get around it very quickly and sadly could not see everything I wanted to see.
I really enjoyed my time there and saw some interesting things at this Martime Museum. If I am ever in Aberdeen again, I will be making more time so I can return and stay for a little longer.
Bob JOE — Google review
Fascinating Museum, full of interesting displays and artifacts. With the added bonus of a birds eye view over the harbour and the North link ferry terminal which links Aberdeen to Orkney and the Shetland islands.
Roger Unwin — Google review
The Museum has a rich history of ship making in Aberdeen, evolution of subsea technologies, discovery of oil and gas in the North Sea, and many more. Everything in one place. And, did I mention that you also get some nice views of Aberdeen Harbour from the Museum?
Tiwonge Banda — Google review
What a fun and informative visit! Haven’t been in years, but it was well worth going. A fab morning for adults and children alike, with some great interactive activities to do. The history of Aberdeen was fascinating!
JM — Google review
A beautiful and hypnotic museum dedicated to the long and mostly harmonious relationship between the city and the vast North Sea. I appreciate how largely uncommercial this museum is: there is no attempt to be controversial or flashy and spectacular in order to increase visitations. There is no override pageantry or blatant attempts to push a particular perspective. Instead, there is all of the complicated and comprehensive curiosity and thoughtfulness that should define the mission of a museum. I felt a profound sense of serenity being surrounded by the paintings of the ships of distant ages. As an environmentalist, I was initially a little worried about the prevalence of the oil and natural gas exhibits, but in reality, the exhibition is quite balanced, portraying the importance of the industry to the history of the city while also exposing its controversies over the decades. Great museum, and I hope that all those who are interested in the history of Aberdeen go here.
Joshua Fagan — Google review
Was really interesting and is free to go into. There's pots for donations and a cute gift shop. We even scored two jellycats. Had a nice afternoon
Chloe Wightman — Google review
Free admission with a donation box and small gift shop. Four floors of replicas, paintings, artifacts, and a few historical documentaries in their own rooms. Very enjoyable to look at at your own pace. Short and sweet.
Owen Tuttle — Google review
I wasn't sure what to expect here but found this a really interesting museum to spend an afternoon in! It's free to get in, and the museum has multiple floors of exhibits as well as a lovely gift shop too!
What I really liked was the strong connection to Aberdeen. By far my favourite were the exhibits on the oil industry which I really didn't know much about and is obviously so important to the area. The giant model of an oil rig spanning multiple floors is a fantastic way of showing just how big they are and give you a closer look!
There are also model ships related to Aberdeen and the history of rescues in the surrounding waters too.
Overall, there's a lot to see and there are global links too to discover- I've been to Nagasaki and walked around the Glover Garden so to read about the man himself and the opening of Japan to trade was fantastic!
Natalie D — Google review
great experience at the Maritime Museum, the top two floors were incredibly fascinating, getting to see the Murchison Platform in a smaller scale with incredible detail with other bits and bobs of the oil and gas industry. The bottom few floors do get a little boring when you start with something so cool. I would suggest starting ground up for sure.
Nathan Fernandes — Google review
Fabulous free maritime museum detailing the history of the North Sea, Scottish Oil and Gas exploration. Even to those with some nautical background ot is well worth a visit. Located a stones throw from the docks and all the offshore supply vessels. Multi storey car park literally across the road. Cheap day out in the heart of a bustling city.
Paul — Google review
Excellent museum and very informative. Plenty of exhibits and pictures with detailed information. The museum regularly holds events/talks which are free to attend. Talks are presented by local knowledgeable people who are/was involved in Maritime life. Also Archeology event was great. Lift to all floors with seating areas, toilets and small gift shop on ground floor. Very helpful staff/guides are on hand to answer any questions you may have. A must to visit when you are in Aberdeen.
Haddo House is an impressive Scottish manor house situated near Pitmedden in Aberdeenshire. The property, originally built in the late 18th century, features elegant Victorian interiors and a notable collection of artwork. For over 500 years, the estate was owned by the Gordon family who later became Earls and Marquesses of Aberdeen. In 1732, a Georgian Palladian-style house was constructed based on William Adam's design.
Guided tour was great, guide was very knowledgeable and interactive. Plenty walks around the house and you can get a fine coffee from the cafe. The chapel inside the house has a wow factor.
neil hedley — Google review
This is an exquisite historic home with magnificent gardens. The interior of the house is only viewable during scheduled tours. We arrived for the 11:00 tour which only had about 9 people. Our tour guide was Charlie and she had quite a bit of information to share with us.
One of the interesting facts was in regards to the house being open to needy pregnant women during World War II. Over 1200 babies were born here during that time, and each was gifted a silver sixpence prior to leaving. The house holds the policy that any person who was born here is offered free admittance for the tour. I found that to be quite touching.
There is an attached chapel that continue to be used by family and often is open to the public for various events.
The gardens in the back are worth taking the time to admire.
Barbara Geisler — Google review
Lovely tea room. Beautiful grounds, didn't manage to tour the house as had missed the two tour times. We had to pay for parking despite being National Trust members.
Amelia Carter — Google review
Beautiful, peaceful & quiet place. Well maintained lawns. Good for a complete day out with family and friends.
Dine-in and coffee places closes at 1600hrs.
M.Nafees Akhtar — Google review
Such a beautiful place. Fantastic for a long walk or a day out with the kids! Plenty to do here like feed the ducks, see the fairy garden, play in the playsets or just go for a relaxing stroll.
Daniel — Google review
We've visited here many times over the years as it has so much to offer. Ponds teeming with fish and birds, a great place to take the kids to feed the ducks, swans and geese. Wonderful gardens with beautiful trees and flowers, woodland walks and fantastic historic sights. Play areas for the kids and the house itself is spectacular. My boys always enjoyed the cannon and the statues of the dogs in the garden and of course the giant urn and golden gates up the Scots Mile. Parking is only £2 and free after 6pm for the grounds.
Vicky Dunbar — Google review
Decided to walk from Methlick out to Haddo house with the dogs. The walk takes you into the back of Haddo near the disabled parking.
There has been a lot of work done on the grounds since my last visit as they continue to clear up the damage caused by the storms. They have done a terrific job clearing all of the downed trees. A lot more work will be required to replace the lost trees however the grounds themselves are looking good.
Never used the cafe this time maybe next time.
Plenty of ducks geese and swans for the kids to feed but remember no bread. Dogs enjoyed themselves even although they were kept on the lead. Can't wait to visit in the summer when the gardens will be in full bloom.
Bhoy 68 — Google review
Lovely place to visit. Interesting guided tour of the house and well kept gardens to walk around. This venue really needs to sort its location on Google maps as sat nav took us to two wrong gates before we found the correct one.
Ray Bandtock — Google review
Great day out. Lots of parking, plenty of free walks with lots to see. Lovely clean cafe with good selection.
Julie Reece — Google review
This was a very nice experience for us. The guided tour was absolutely worth it. Interior was beautiful, every corner was amazing. Loved everything. The place and estate was good too.
Azra Maliha — Google review
Beautiful place, 10/10 worth visiting! Parking all day - £3.50 , 2/3 different cafes to choose from for some food. Kids Playground within the park, Lovely ponds with ducks all over the place, Plenty more to explore, Don't hesitate to visit!
RustySpoon — Google review
A beautiful place to walk around, plenty for all ages! There are toilets facilities available and a wee shop too with gifts. Perfect number of spots for picnics too, or to take the kids and let them run around until they are tired. Another plus was the Car parking was only £3 for the whole day! Or I think you can pay for 2 hours too!
Rick Fordyce — Google review
A great place to visit for all ages. Lots to see and do to keep you busy for a couple of hours. It's definitely worth a visit 5*
Mark Reid — Google review
Hidden gem. House itself is really amazing and guided tours are perfect, so informative, history of the house and estate getting so close to you. NTS property, free to members. Parking available, coffee shop/ gift shop. Extra attractions for those of all ages available across the estate. Perfect for picking, dog walk or day out with the family.
Maja R — Google review
House tour is worth the wait. Tour and parking free to NTS members. Grounds are stunning but very busy. Terrace garden lovely too
Footdee, a charming fishing village situated at the eastern end of Aberdeen, is famous for its delightful cottages, narrow winding streets, and scenic harbor. Despite its prominent location, many visitors often overlook this hidden gem.