The word is spreading about this destination…..

..with easy dual carriageway access from the south and more flights into the airport, the secret of Aberdeen and Grampian is no longer being kept to a few!

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The city of Aberdeen has a contrast in styles. Certainly there is a feel of a traditional university town in old Aberdeen, while in the compact city centre there is a vibrancy of a new European city. A number of themed restaurants, pubs and nightspots have been developed on and just off Union Street in the centre. These are complimented by all the required branded shops located in the undercover malls.

Culturally the Lemon Tree has done much to promote up and coming bands and comedy turns, and is always worth a visit. Check out the What’s On Guide for Aberdeen, visits to His Majesty’s Theatre, The Arts Centre or Music Hall allow you to appreciate these outstanding buildings, and take in the entertainment.

The countryside around the city is both breathtaking, unspoilt, and gives you the opportunity to take time out away from the crowds. Aberdeenshire presents visitors and local alike with the right natural environment in which to unwind.

There are some excellent sandy beaches stretching from St Cyrus in the south to Balmedie north of Aberdeen. The summer season can be short in North East Scotland. So wrap up warm, put your wellies on and between October and March you can enjoy the most invigorating beach walk ever! If you are out enjoying Stonehaven harbour make time to take a dram or pint of real ale in one of the pubs located on the front.

Aberdeenshire is famous as the gateway to two of the most famous trails in the world! The Malt Whisky Trail and the Castle Trail.  The castles and distilleries featured are really world class, and are a reason to visit Aberdeenshire in their own right.

Of course you will not be alone when enjoying the countryside, the Windsor family have a holiday home on Deeside – it’s called Balmoral Castle. Aberdeen is the gateway to Royal Deeside and the many attractions it has to offer. Balmoral and the stunning River Dee valley provide the backdrop for a memorable visit.

For the active types the countryside provides an excellent environment for adventure. Mountain bike tracks are located to the north and south of the city, using forest tracks, which are clearly sign posted. Snow sports of all kinds are well catered for with two of Scotland's five ski centres found in this area.

Where better to experience true Scottish golf than on the variety of fairways in Aberdeen and Grampian. You can choose from 25 links courses, like the traditional links of Royal Aberdeen (6th oldest golf course in the world), Cruden Bay, Murcar and Moray Old to the amazing seaside courses of Cullen, Stonehaven, Royal Tarlair and Fraserburgh.

If you fancy some high-octane sport, then there a number of operators offering off road driving, quad biking and an indoor speed kart operator at Dyce. eg Howie Irvine.

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