Picture perfect Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

If you don’t post it on social media did it even happen? Inundating your friend’s social media feeds with photos from your latest adventure is a right of passage. So we’ve pulled together a few of our favourite spots in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for that photo opportunity.

Our Castles

To kick start that flood of posts you need something eye-catching that will stop your friends scrolling past and make them stop and stare. What’s more eye-catching than a photo with one of our incredible castles and YOU as the star? We’ve got so many for you to choose from, from pink fairy-tale castles to clifftop ruins, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Our Castles 2 Craigievar Castle2Run off into the sunset at Craigievar Castle.

Our Castles 1 Dunnottar Castle2 Dramatic, evocative, breath-taking. Dunnottar Castle is everything you could want and more from a clifftop ruin.

 

Make yourself at home

Finding the perfect base for your adventure is a key ingredient in any successful holiday. With ample accommodation to choose between ranging from charming B&Bs to luxury hotels, you won’t want to leave to go check out what else Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has to offer.

Make yourself at home 3 Ardoe House Ardoe House Hotel is a beautiful 19th century mansion set in 30 acres of tranquil countryside.

Take a Hike

This one requires a little more legwork but prepare for an overwhelming flood of happiness as you look out over some of the most beautiful landscapes Scotland has to offer. Aberdeen acts as the eastern gateway to the Cairngorms National Park (the UK's largest National Park) so you’re never short of a rewarding hiking route on your trip here.

Take a Hike 1 Lairig Ghru3The Lairig Ghru is Scotland's most famous mountain pass covering 19 miles of natural beauty.

Take a Hike 2 Lochnagar2Lochnagar is one of the most popular Munros in Scotland.

Take a picture with the locals

It’s not every day you drive past a Highland Cow at the side of the road, so savour the moment by stopping to get a picture with the intelligent giant. They’re can be pretty inquisitive and they are super photogenic, don't you agree?

Take a Picture with the locals 1 Highland Cow 'Heilan' Coos' can be found in many places across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Embracing the street art vibes

In recent years Aberdeen has embraced the street-art scene with popular street-art festivals Nuart Aberdeen and Painted Doors decorating the city centre. You can download maps of the locations here (Nuart Aberdeen and Painted Doors) and see a whole new side of Aberdeen.

Take to the Streets 3 Painted DoorsSince launching in 2016, more than 24 doorways have been brightening up Aberdeen's city centre as part of Painted Doors.

 

Take to the Streets 1 Nuart AberdeenNuart Aberdeen launched the following year in 2017 attracting visitors and locals alike in their thousands.

 

Take to the Streets 2 Nuart Aberdeen This couple aced the Nuart Aberdeen photo opportunity on their big day.

 

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