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We're proud to present VisitAberdeenshire’s travel trade product guide, dedicated to highlight the brightest and best of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for you and your clients.

The guide provides detailed information on bookable product for the region, including food and drink experiences, castles and gardens, cultural attractions and outdoor adventure. We have dedicated pages for accommodation listings, transportation, and guiding services which you can view using the links below.

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NTS - Castle Fraser

Castle, Garden and Estate

Home to the Fraser family for over 400 years, Castle Fraser is one of the largest tower houses in Scotland and can be found near the market town of Inverurie

Highlights

  • Castle dates back to the 1400’s with later additions making the castle into the huge, fortified structure it is today.

  • Fraser Family’s home for over 400 years, filled with portraits, mementos and quirky features such as trap doors and secret staircases.

  • Exclusive access to Roof terrace for drams and historical talks.

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Locations
Rural Aberdeenshire Area, Aberdeenshire

NTS - Drum Castle

Castle, Garden and Estate

Dating from the 13th century, Drum Castle is one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses and is
located 10 miles west of Aberdeen.

Highlights

  • Your clients will experience over 700 years of history and the story of the Irvine Family who were given the Tower of Drum in 1323 by Robert the Bruce

  • The castle’s turbulent Jacobite past is brought to life through a new Jacobite: Behind the Scenes tour

  • The Garden of Historic Roses features an enormous array of rare and exotic roses and you clients can learn about how roses have been cultivated over the centuries on a unique garden tour

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Locations
Royal Deeside Area, Aberdeenshire

NTS - Pitmedden Garden

17th Century Walled Garden

Located just 14 miles north of Aberdeen in rural landscape, this walled garden contains over 30,000 bedding plants, 6 miles of clipped box hedging and over 200 fruit trees.

Highlights

  • 17th century walled garden split over three levels.

  • The Museum of Farming Life brings to life the agricultural heritage of the local area.

  • The Meet the Ploughman experience features Jim Elliot, British Horse Drawn Plough Champion, who has previously appeared on Downton Abbey

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Locations
Rural Aberdeenshire Area, Aberdeenshire

NTS - Fyvie Castle

Castle, Garden and Estate

Fyvie Castle, where ghosts, legends and folklore are all woven into its 800-year history and where your clients can see artwork by Raeburn, Batoni and Romney.

Highlights

  • 800 year old fortress and fine example of Scottish Baronial architecture.

  • Art-lovers’ paradise, with works by Raeburn, Batoni and Romney.

  • Extensive grounds with a Walled Garden of Scottish Fruits, home to the largest collection of Scottish fruits and vegetables.

Key Info

Locations
Rural Aberdeenshire Area, Aberdeenshire

Inverurie Whisky Shop at Foghouse Bar

Whisky and Gin Experiences

Inverurie Whisky Shop and Foghouse Bar offers your clients a range of whisky experiences suitable for groups, including tutored tastings and masterclasses. Offering Scotland’s first accredited Scotch Whisky course, your clients can spend the day learning to become Whisky Ambassadors. Gin tasting and wine experiences are also available. Larger groups can be accommodated on request.

Highlights

  • Tutored tastings with a knowledgeable whisky expert.

  • Your clients can join an elite group of Whisky Ambassadors on Scotland’s first accredited

  • Scotch Whisky course.

  • Following a whisky masterclass, your clients can put their knowledge into practice on a tour of a local whisky distillery.

  • Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere at Inverurie’s Foghouse Bar, perfect for post-tasting drinks, mingling, and soaking up the local charm.

Key Info

Locations
Rural Aberdeenshire Area, Aberdeenshire

Barra Berries

Food Experience

Your clients will have the opportunity learn about life on a fruit farm, hear the fascinating
story of the Battle of Inverurie which took place in 1308 and enjoy a sample of the produce in this experience suitable for groups.

Key Info

Locations
Rural Aberdeenshire Area, Aberdeenshire

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Whisky Distillery

Royal Lochnagar is located 1 mile from Balmoral Castle and its whisky has been enjoyed by the Royal Family since 1848. A range of tours are available, including a travel trade exclusive tour

Highlights

  • Range of tours to suit your clients’ itinerary, with travel trade exclusive experiences for up to 48 pax.

  • Tasting only experiences, including the opportunity to taste whiskies straight from the cask on The Warehouse Tasting experience.

Key Info

Locations
Royal Deeside Area, Cairngorms Area, Aberdeenshire

City of Aberdeen Distillery

Gin Distillery

Based in the historic railway arches in the heart of Aberdeen, this gin distillery offers experiences for both group and FIT clients. The experiences are lead by the head distiller, where your clients will learn about the history and heritage of distilling in Aberdeen.

Highlights

  • Gin School, providing an opportunity for your clients to become the distiller.

  • Gin Masterclass - a tasting experience where your clients will learn how individual botanical ingredients impact the overall flavour of gin.

  • Tour of the restricted production areas.

  • Tastings of the range of small batch gins.

Key Info

Locations
Aberdeen Area

10 Dollar Shake Ltd

Food and Drink Experiences

10 Dollar Shake is a food and drink experience provider offering a range of experiences to allow your clients to experience a true taste of North-East Scotland.

Highlights

  • Experiences can take place in the subterranean city centre tavern, The Tippling House, or in a unique location to suit your group including a converted barn in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park or at The Steading Bar in Strathdon.

  • Your clients can discover the finest product Scotland has to offer on the Taste of Scotland Dinner experience.

Key Info

Locations
Aberdeen Area, Cairngorms Area
Specialisms
Whisky, Food and drink

Braemar Highland Experience

Guided Walking Tours and Whisky Tours

Based in Braemar, in the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar Highland Experience is a 5* tour provider. Your clients will have the opportunity to discover the wider story of whisky in Scotland, through bespoke tours, tutored tastings, guided walks.

They are qualified mountain leaders and offer guided walks at low and high level.

Highlights

  • Local husband and wife team with a passion for Scotch whisky and its history

  • Tutored tastings using a carefully selected range of single malts and single cask bottlings

  • Tastings can take place at the Braemar Highland Games Centre

  • Tastings can also take place at a location of your clients’ choosing

  • Your clients will be introduced to wild places with spectacular scenery

  • Opportunity to spot wildlife such as golden eagles and red deer

  • Family friendly walks are available

Key Info

Locations
Royal Deeside Area, Cairngorms Area, Aberdeenshire
Languages
Driver Guide
Yes

Glen Garioch Distillery

Whisky Distillery

Scotland’s most easterly whisky distillery where your clients can see where whisky has been made since 1797. A range of tours are available, suitable for small group and FIT clients.

Highlights

  • One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland.

  • A Rare Pair - your clients can enjoy a range of Glen Garioch whiskies with expertly matched cheese and chutney.

  • A VIP half-day adventure to explore the ‘Legends of the Garioch’.

Key Info

Locations
Rural Aberdeenshire Area, Aberdeenshire

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