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Find Your Perfect Cottage: Scotland's Finest Castles around Aberdeen are Waiting to be Discovered
If there is one thing in Scotland to rival the amazing scenery then it is the country's castles. One area that enjoys more than its fair share is around Aberdeen. Luckily Mackays Self catering Scotland has some fine properties nearby for you to stay at while you explore. It is hard to pick out favourites amongst so much fabulous buildings but here are four castles and some holiday cottages scotland nearby that you might stay at.
Drum Castle in Banchory just 18 miles from the granite city of Aberdeen. Dating back as far back as the 13th century - one of the oldest surviving tower houses in Scotland. Here you can observe the remarkable blend of architecture as the castle has been added to over six hundred years. The Gardens boast the National Trust's garden of historic roses. The gardens boast more than 400 varieties including gallicas, Centifolia, albas, Damask and moss roses to name but a few.
Just off a quiet lane in the Aberdeenshire countryside 3 miles from the attractive town of Banchory and 20 miles from Aberdeen, Mackays Self catering Scotland offers a spacious Scandinavian timber lodge offers exceptionally bright, airy and contemporary accommodation.
Nearby is another Tower house. Craigievar is a fine example and one of the best preserved in Scotland. The estate also features magnificent woodland along with stunning extensive views.
An alternative castle is the confusingly named Tolquhon castle in Tarves - confusing as it is actually pronounced "Tohon". Built in 16th Century to replace an earlier tower house the castle is now famed for its ornate gatehouse. See if you can find the secret hiding place in the bed chamber.
To stay nearby Mackays offers a beautifully positioned country Scottish cottage on an elevated site enjoying lovely views south over the Ythan Valley and the village to the rolling landscape of rural Aberdeenshire. On a working farm, the cottage has been completely rebuilt and re-fitted to a very high standard providing superb contemporary accommodation within a traditional exterior.
The last of our brief journey through the castles near Aberdeen is Castle Fraser. Having more in common with a French chateau than your classic Scottish castle Fraser the 15th century castle is a real treat. With a wonderful interior featuring fine portraits, furniture and trinkets from its colourful past there is lots to see. Outside are marked paths where you may catch a glimpse of a Red Kite or an Otter.
Why not stay in nearby Alford in this idyllic rural setting, enjoying open views over the rolling farmland and native woodlands, this traditional stone-built farm building has been beautifully converted by local craftsman.
Mackays Self catering Scotland have many more Scottish cottages near Aberdeen from which to explore the history and castles of the area.
About the Author
Mellisa Turner has spent several years in the hospitality industry and has a great experience with the visitors and the places of their interest, in Scotland. She is passionate about writing the stuff, like the Scottish cottages and self catering Scotland that can provide guidance for the fun lovers, who love to cherish the best holiday memories in Scotland.
Where is the very best view in the highlands of scotland which is not touristy?
So many places...
I love the north coast, driving from about Bettyhill westwards across the Kyle of Tongue to Durness; then south-westwards. So far it is quite unspoilt and perfectly magnificent. If you follow that road down - there are not many roads! - you pass wonderful scenery going along the sea-Loch Broom then Loch Maree. When you get to Loch Torridon there is a turn-off to Applecross, which I believe is the highest pass in Britain. It is closed when there is snow. But once you get up there, the views are out of this world. Then you have the hairpin bends to descend and go towards Lochcarron. All the west coast is magnificent.
Glencoe and Rannoch Moor are wild and mysterious - you can go practically anywhere and feel the primitive heartbeat of the mountains and moors; Glencoe is called the "Weeping Vale" because of the tragedy in the 1600s when the Campbells slew the MacDonalds.
The light changes all the time, even when raining, so the atmosphere deepens and lightens as you progress.
The road from Loch Ness to the Kyle of Lochalsh, where you used to be able to get a little ferry to the Isle of Skye (wild, magnificent scenery) is also beautiful, as is the road to Mallaig from Fort William - there you pass the monument at Glenfinnan, often shown on postcards, associated with Bonnie Prince Charlie.
I've always been either in spring or autumn, so have never known it overrun with people. (John O'Groats is touristy.)
I could go on, but better not...!
SCOTLAND. Amazing Grace - Royal Scots Dragoon Guards