Enchanting escapes

Visit the recently re-opened Aberdeen Art Gallery - which displays over 1,000 artworks (including a Balmoral Gallery), find frozen fairy-tale castles set in their own winter wonderlands, explore quaint old towns perfectly dusted in snow, admire impressive granite architecture, or discover 5* heritage museums. These are just some of the things you've got to do when you visit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this winter. 

Get that festive feeling at events throughout winter in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. A Christmas Village outside Aberdeen's impressive Marischal College, guided tours of majestic Balmoral Castle and carol concerts - one even in a castle! To bring in the bells - a unique fireball ceremony in the coastal town of Stonehaven. And in February, watch those dark winter evenings illuminated with the return of award-winning light festival, SPECTRA! 

In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire enjoy a heart warming meal of our famous Aberdeen Angus beef and game straight from the great estates of Royal Deeside. Our restaurants (including Michelin Guide restaurants) serve up quality steaks and premium venison and have wintry views to match. In the evening tuck into a delicious dessert at Mackie's 19.2 (the first and only Mackie's ice cream parlour) or cosy up by a roaring fire with a well-deserved wee dram!

Fancy staying in a cosy log cabin? Fairy-tale castle? Or boutique city hotel? Use our 'Inspire Me' tool to help plan your break - tell us your interests, search the results and save your favourites to build your personal 'My ABDN' itinerary. Don't forget you can save money on your trip with exclusive deals and offers.