The Bennachie Hills: Hikers and nature lovers flock to this iconic hill range. The rewarding climb to the Mither Tap summit offers incredible sweeping views across the Aberdeenshire countryside

Castle Fraser: One of the largest tower houses in Scotland, with a core that dates from as early as 1450. Explore the grand hall and towers, discover the colourful history of the Fraser lairds, and stroll around the walled garden and extensive parkland.
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East Aquhorthies Stone Circle: One of the best-preserved examples of a recumbent stone circle and one of the few that still have their full complement of stones and the only one that has all its stones still standing without having been re-erected.

Glen Garioch Distillery: One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen ever since 1797.