Aberdeen gives us a wealth of wonderful views from an unspoilt harbour on its eastern coast to the majestic Grampian Mountains in the west. With so many places to visit, it’s well worth the cost to get a rental car from Aberdeen Airport. Considering that it’s the third largest city in Scotland, expect the city to have a wide selection of attractions from the arts to old relics and countless opportunities for shopping. This area of Aberdeen and the Grampians is the home of that magnet for discerning drinkers everywhere, the Malt Whisky Trail. If and when you have recovered from sampling the outstanding malt whiskies of eight distilleries, there is the Castle Trail to explore amidst the breathtaking views of this wonderful region. You will find a whole host of activities such as golf, fishing, skiing, whisky tasting and much more on offer here in The Grampian Highlands.
Don’t be surprised to find some form of festival or gala to be taking place whilst you are in the city. Visitors and locals often meet to remember the area’s heritage with traditional entertainment and events like the Lonach Highland Gathering and Games. Locally known as the “Friendly Games” the event are held each year on the 4th Saturday of August at Strathdon in Aberdeenshire. Other events worth attending whilst visiting Aberdeen include, the Aberdeen Jazz Festival (March), the Braemar Telemark Festival (March), the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (April-May), the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival (June), The Wickerman, Tartan Day and the Stonehaven Fireball Festival. The Stonehaven event is one of last remnants of an east coast fire festival traditionally held to see in the New Year.There are a superb selection of luxury Aberdeen hotels