Aberdeenshire and Moray

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Central Aberdeen

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

Travelers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and Union Terrace Gardens.

Central Aberdeen
Coming into land at Aberdeen airport

Dyce

4/5(21 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Dyce for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Formartine and Buchan Way while you're in town.

Dyce
Aberdeen showing street scenes

Hanover

If you're spending some time in Hanover, Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Hanover
Duthie Park Winter Gardens which includes interior views and a garden

Ferryhill

While there might not be top attractions in Ferryhill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre.

Ferryhill
A wee dram of Glenmorangie, recommended by the waitress as an introductory whiskey. If that's an introduction, good heavens.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rubislaw Quarry or Queen Victoria Statue.

Aberdeen West End
Scotstown Moor Nature Reserve
Photo by Richard Slessor (CC BY-SA)

Bridge of Don

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

Bridge of Don
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ₩87,176 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
₩87,176
₩104,611 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,051 reviews)
"No A/C in the room."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Aviemore Invernesshire, Aviemore, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩106,088 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
₩106,088
₩127,306 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Aviemore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
6.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
"G"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is ₩88,560 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
₩88,560
₩106,272 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,050 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff,"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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Aberdeen by Charles Hope

Aberdeen by Charles Hope

3 out of 5
Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Union Square Shopping Centre and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
"Very handy for my appointment for ENG 1"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Aberdeen by Charles Hope
Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
15 Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tolbooth Museum and Aberdeen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
"Property is a little outdated but good location"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Royal Athenaeum Suites
Sweeney Aviemore One

Sweeney Aviemore One

3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aviemore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it here. Rooms were spotless and spacious enough for a few night. Easy access into property and free parking. Only downside was we could hear upstairs room walking around and dog was barking from other room quite early in the morning"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Sweeney Aviemore One
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Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Explore the campus of University of Aberdeen, during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Aberdeen
Dunnottar Castle which includes farmland and a gorge or canyon

Dunnottar Castle

Enjoy the stunning scenery surrounding this fine medieval fortress and learn about the dramatic historical events that took place here over the centuries.

Dunnottar Castle
Cairngorm Ski Resort featuring railway items and snow

CairnGorm Mountain

Explore a wide range of pistes, freestyle skiing areas and a snow park before taking a break at Scotland’s highest restaurant at this stunning highland ski resort.

CairnGorm Mountain
Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Loch Morlich showing forest scenes, mountains and a river or creek

Loch Morlich

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

Loch Morlich
Amusement park

Codonas Amusement Park

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

Codonas Amusement Park

Cities near Aberdeenshire and Moray

Urquhart Castle which includes building ruins and a lake or waterhole

Inverness

Photo by Tammy Owens

Ellon

Photo by Eddie Boyd

Elgin

Photo by Nick Chatham

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