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Two newly built four star self catering holiday cottages in a peaceful setting on a working farm in Fyvie, North East Scotland. Forty minutes from Aberdeen. Stonefolds Farm is a quality rural experience for those who want to get away and relax. Located in a peaceful country setting the fresh air will rejuvenate you. Your hosts Shirley, Neil and family welcome you and are on site to make sure your stay is as relaxing as possible. All the attractions of the area are only a pleasant drive away on quiet roads. Aberdeen, with its many attractions, airport and railway station is just 40 minutes drive away. There is much to see and do in the area, including golf, fishing, walking and cycling. Our working cattle and sheep farm is home to a wide range of wild birds and animals, why not visit in spring and see the lambs?
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| Things to see and do in Aberdeenshire |
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Balmoral Castle
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Set amongst the magnificent scenery of Royal Deeside, in the shadows of Lochnagar is the Balmoral Estate. Purchased by Queen Victoria in 1848, the Estate has been the Scottish Home of the British Royal Family ever since. The Estate extends to just over 50,000 acres of heather clad hills, ancient Caledonian woodland, policies and of course the beautiful River Dee is nearby. |
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Crathes Castle
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One of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Scotland occupied by the Burnetts of Leys for over 350 years and set against a magnificent garden with its world-renowned June border. The Horsemill book & gift shop is an exciting new addition to Crathes offering a wide selection of books for sale from Scottish interest to cookery, gardening and humour. Both the Horsemill Shop and Courtyard Catering facilities are open daily throughout the year. The Crathes Christmas shop in the Courtyard is also now open with a wide selection of gifts and decorations. |
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His Majesty's Theatre
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His Majesty's Theatre (HMT) was designed by the eminent theatre architect Frank Matcham and opened in 1906. HMT attracts a wide and diverse range of top quality theatre productions from musicals to top class drama and dance. |
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Gordon Highlanders Museum
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At The Gordon Highlanders Museum, we are committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of the world-famous Gordon Highlanders for future generations. Based in the heart of north-east Scotland, in the beautiful former home of prominent Scottish artist, Sir George Reid, the Museum is constantly evolving. We aim to provide a wide range of unique experiences for all of our visitors. |
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Alford Valley Railway
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Alford Valley Railway Company (AVRC) provides the local service of a scenic train journey to the general public. It commences at the original, restored station yard, travelling from Alford Station, through Alford Golf Course, along the `Lang Stracht´ to Haughton Park Station, in the grounds of Haughton Park (a Grampian Regional Caravan/Camping site and country park). The season starts at the last weekend in March and concludes following the second weekend of Santa Specials in December. |
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Archaeolink Prehistory Park
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Archaeolink is a multi award winning living history park and visitor attraction, with a central focus on education, participation and fun. Travel 10,000 years in one day from the Mesolithic to a Roman Marching Camp, with indoor and outdoor exhibitions, featuring hands on activities, workshops and guided tours everyday, Archaeolink is a dynamic historical experience for all the family. Situated in the beautiful countryside of Aberdeenshire in the shadow of the dramatic Bennachie mountain range, the park occupies a central location in the diverse archaeological landscape of North East Scotland. |
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Dunnottar Castle
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Visit Dunnottar Castle for an unforgettable experience. A dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress in a truly stunning setting. As you wander around the extensive buildings - from the keep through the barracks, lodgings, stables and storehouses to the less-ruinous chapel and drawing room - you will discover the importance of Dunnottar, an impregnable Castle that holds many rich secrets of Scotland’s colourful past. William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, the Marquis of Montrose and the future King Charles II, all graced the Castle with their presence. Most famously though, it was at Dunnottar Castle that a small garrison held out against the might of Cromwell’s army for eight months and saved the Scottish Crown Jewels, the ‘Honours of Scotland’, from destruction. Crown, sceptre and sword now take pride of place in Edinburgh Castle. |
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Pitmedden Garden
It’s hard to imagine a garden today being planted on such an extravagant scale. The heart of the property is the formal walled garden originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. In the 1950s, the Trust set about re-creating the gardens following designs dating from the 17th century. Today, Pitmedden features over 5 miles of box hedging arranged in intricate patterns to form six parterres. These parterres are filled with some 40,000 plants bursting with colour in the summer months. |
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Aberdeen Art Gallery
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Aberdeen Art Gallery is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. A particularly attractive example of late 19th century architecture, it houses one of the finest art collections in Britain with paintings, sculpture and graphics from the 15th century to the present day. Highlights from the rich and diverse decorative arts collection combined with an exciting programme of special exhibitions ensures that there is always something new for visitors to see. |
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Aberdeen Maritime Museum
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Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city's long relationship with the Sea. This award-winning museum is located on the historic Shiprow and incorporates Provost Ross's House, which was built in 1593. The Maritime Museum houses a unique collection covering shipbuilding, fast sailing ships, fishing and port history. It is also the only place in the UK where you can see displays on the North Sea oil and gas industry. Aberdeen Maritime Museum offers visitors a spectacular viewpoint over the busy harbour. |