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Just back from a family weekend in
Stonehaven and wow did we pack a lot in! Ticked off
Dunnottar Castle which is truly spectacular, kicked around some pebbles on the beach in the Sunshine, then enjoyed a fully loaded ice-cream. The highlight was outdoor swimming in Stonehaven heated
outdoor pool. Unfortunately we missed out on the Wednesday evening 10pm to Midnight pool party disco! It was a bit of a whistle stop tour so sure we miss so many other great things! so who can help populate the list of other things to see and do in Aberdeenshire?
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The Grassic Gibbon Centre in Arbuthnott is also not too far away, and has a lovely cafe with play area for kids, as well the exhibition on Grassic Gibbon (author of Sunset Song).
There are walks a plenty in Ballater and the surrounding area. A short drive from Ballater is beautiful Loch Muick, the inspiration for HRH The Price of Wales's much loved childrens' book the Old Man of Lochnagar. Cambus O' May Forest walks and Muir of Dinnet Nature reserve are also must see beauty spots to visit. Keep a beady eye out for local native wildlife including cheeky Red Squirrels, Red Deer and the majestic Golden Eagle!
RSPB reserve at FowlSheugh for stunning cliff walks and bird-watching
Dunnottar Castle for its spectacular location
Buchan Ness Point the most north easterly point in Britain, with a pretty lighthouse
Fraserburgh to see the busy working fishing harbour
Pennan, a picturesque village nestled in the cliffs which featured in the film Local Hero
Crovie, another pretty village dramatically nestled at the base of cliffs. It is not accessible by car although there is a viewpoint overlooking it for some pretty photos
Portsoy, visit The Boatshed, a community project to keep the skills of tradiional boatmaking alive, they welcome visitors. Also has a pretty 17th Century harbour
A beautiful stretch of Scottish coastline, very different to the west and much quieter!
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