Aberdeenshire and Moray Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Aberdeenshire and Moray

Marischal Museum showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Central Aberdeen

4/5(22 area reviews)

Travellers to Central Aberdeen praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Aberdeen Music Hall and His Majesty's Theatre.

Central Aberdeen
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Dyce

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Dyce
Aberdeen featuring street scenes

Hanover

While visiting Hanover, you might make a stop by sights like Codonas Amusement Park and Aberdeen Harbour.

Hanover
Duthie Park Winter Gardens featuring a park and interior views

Ferryhill

While Ferryhill isn't home to many top sights, Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferryhill
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Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End
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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 NZ$151 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$151
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,042 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square, Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$135 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$135
1 Aug - 2 Aug
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! (1,062 reviews)
"Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, bed v comfortable and breakfast excellent."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Station Hotel Aberdeen

Station Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
78 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The price is NZ$225 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$225
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean, practical and central"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Station Hotel Aberdeen
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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
Aberdeen Charles Hope
"The Aberdeen Charles Hope apartments are really good value, there are few minor points that prevent 5 star review, no socket near bed, with bed tight to wall, bathroom extractor fan connected to room fan with long run time made room noisy, no air conditioning. You need to pay attention to emails ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 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 Union Square Shopping Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (261 reviews)
"Property is a little outdated but good location"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 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 18 Jul. 2025

Sweeney Aviemore One
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Popular places to visit

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 showing a gorge or canyon and farmland

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
Aberdeen Harbour

Aberdeen Harbour

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

Aberdeen Harbour
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
Loch Morlich showing mountains, forests 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
Codonas 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 a lake or waterhole and a ruin

Inverness

Loch an Eilein featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and island images

Aviemore

Photo by Nick Chatham

Ballater

Photo by Phyllis Robb

Banchory