Arlyn's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Alford is located in Aberdeenshire
and stretches from Strathdon to near the lecht ski centre often described as the gateway to the Cairngorms. Alford has all the beauty and culture that the highlands have to offer. The River Don flows through the community offering a picturesque venue for fishing there is something for everyone. You can visit the Heritage Museum highlighting the local history, all of the highlights of the local history can be seen here. Alford is home of the Aberdeen Angus bull as it was started by local farmer William McCombie and put the village of Alford on the map in the 19th century. There is also the Grampian Transport Museum that you can visit. The school campus also offers a swimming pool. There is a dry ski slope located in the centre of Alford where you can go to do activities such as skiing and tubing, which is great for the kids. There is super play park next to the dry ski slope and also one in Haughton Caravan Park.
Alford
Alford is located in Aberdeenshire
and stretches from Strathdon to near the lecht ski centre often described as the gateway to the Cairngorms. Alford has all the beauty and culture that the highlands have to offer. The River Don flows through the community offering a picturesque venue for fishing there is something for everyone. You can visit the Heritage Museum highlighting the local history, all of the highlights of the local history can be seen here. Alford is home of the Aberdeen Angus bull as it was started by local farmer William McCombie and put the village of Alford on the map in the 19th century. There is also the Grampian Transport Museum that you can visit. The school campus also offers a swimming pool. There is a dry ski slope located in the centre of Alford where you can go to do activities such as skiing and tubing, which is great for the kids. There is super play park next to the dry ski slope and also one in Haughton Caravan Park.
Craigievar is located 5.9 miles from Cushnie. It takes you on the famous Aberdeenshire Castle Trail. A National Trust for Scotland property which is also close to Castle Fraser near Kemnay and Cathes castle near Banchory.
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Craigievar Castle
Craigievar is located 5.9 miles from Cushnie. It takes you on the famous Aberdeenshire Castle Trail. A National Trust for Scotland property which is also close to Castle Fraser near Kemnay and Cathes castle near Banchory.
The Cairngorms are a mountain range National Park about 40 miles away from Cushnie, there are some lovely stops on the way: Strathdon ranch is one very popular with people with children located in Glenkindie AB33 8SU, you have to book to do this.
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Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms are a mountain range National Park about 40 miles away from Cushnie, there are some lovely stops on the way: Strathdon ranch is one very popular with people with children located in Glenkindie AB33 8SU, you have to book to do this.
We are located 38 miles from Ballater where you can visit the old railway coffee shop and the old sweet shop. There are also a few nice restaurants located here. Loch Muick is a short drive from Ballater where you can see many stags if your lucky, you can see lovely views and make a walk any length that you like being up to an 8 mile perimeter walk of the Loch. You can also chose carry on from Ballater through to Braemar which is a further 11 miles, this is home of Balmoral Castle.
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Balmoral Castle
We are located 38 miles from Ballater where you can visit the old railway coffee shop and the old sweet shop. There are also a few nice restaurants located here. Loch Muick is a short drive from Ballater where you can see many stags if your lucky, you can see lovely views and make a walk any length that you like being up to an 8 mile perimeter walk of the Loch. You can also chose carry on from Ballater through to Braemar which is a further 11 miles, this is home of Balmoral Castle.
This can be a great day out for the family, although on the pricier side, you can do activities such as; go karting, archery and quad biking.
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Deeside Activity Park
A93This can be a great day out for the family, although on the pricier side, you can do activities such as; go karting, archery and quad biking.
We are located about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from the centre of Aberdeen. Here you can visit the harbour and the beach. At the beach you can visit Codonas with crazy golf, go karting and rides for all of the family available to you. You also have a range of parks and eateries to choose from.
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Aberdeen
We are located about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from the centre of Aberdeen. Here you can visit the harbour and the beach. At the beach you can visit Codonas with crazy golf, go karting and rides for all of the family available to you. You also have a range of parks and eateries to choose from.
Burn O’ Vat is a waterfall and walk that you can visit, across the road from this you have Loch Kinord where you have choice of walks.
Burn of Vat Visitor Centre
Burn O’ Vat is a waterfall and walk that you can visit, across the road from this you have Loch Kinord where you have choice of walks.
Kildrummy Castle
Aboyne Castle
Crathes Castle
Banchory
Castle Fraser, Garden and Estate
Food scene
Bothies & Bannocks offers foodie tours & experiences in the North East of Scotland, giving an authentic taste of local culture, food and landscape.
Based in the heart of Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, they are perfectly positioned to deliver some of the finest food tours in Scotland.
The business was born out of a passion for top quality, seasonal produce from the area where Calum (your host) was lucky to have grown up and proud to call home.
Experience the best food and drink Scotland has to offer and meet the producers who work hard to bring such high-quality food to market. Have a browse at the tours page on their website to see examples of the set itinerary foodie tours and experiences on offer. If you are looking for something more unique, then get in touch with Calum to start planning your ultimate Scottish foodie experience!
Bothies & Bannocks look forward to welcoming you on tour and cannot wait to share the tastes and stories of Scotland’s food and drink with you.
Contact details -
calum@bothiesandbannocks.co.uk
07816441205
Bothies & Bannocks
Bothies & Bannocks offers foodie tours & experiences in the North East of Scotland, giving an authentic taste of local culture, food and landscape.
Based in the heart of Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, they are perfectly positioned to deliver some of the finest food tours in Scotland.
The business was born out of a passion for top quality, seasonal produce from the area where Calum (your host) was lucky to have grown up and proud to call home.
Experience the best food and drink Scotland has to offer and meet the producers who work hard to bring such high-quality food to market. Have a browse at the tours page on their website to see examples of the set itinerary foodie tours and experiences on offer. If you are looking for something more unique, then get in touch with Calum to start planning your ultimate Scottish foodie experience!
Bothies & Bannocks look forward to welcoming you on tour and cannot wait to share the tastes and stories of Scotland’s food and drink with you.
Contact details -
calum@bothiesandbannocks.co.uk
07816441205
Inverurie Town Hall
Market PlaceIf your taking your bikes with you
Tarland Trails
Burnside RoadKids
A park to let the kids run off some steam .
The Den & The Glen
South Deeside RoadStrathdon Ranch