Leanne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Pennan is the fishing village where local hero was filmed and you can still get your photo taken in the very same phone box that Dustin Hoffman was filmed in. The Pennan Inn also serves food and drink so well worth a visit
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Pennan
Pennan is the fishing village where local hero was filmed and you can still get your photo taken in the very same phone box that Dustin Hoffman was filmed in. The Pennan Inn also serves food and drink so well worth a visit
It’s a village with a collection of houses appearing to almost emerge from the crisp North Sea, sandwiched between water and cliffs. Access to Crovie is by a very steep hill and can you believe that locals have to transport their shopping by wheelbarrow from a car park at the top of the cliff? Amazing!
There’s nowhere else on earth quite like this enchanting village – it truly is a spellbinding place. As well as being the best preserved fishing village in Europe, it also has the distinction of having the narrowest space between shore and cliff of any Scottish village.
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Crovie
It’s a village with a collection of houses appearing to almost emerge from the crisp North Sea, sandwiched between water and cliffs. Access to Crovie is by a very steep hill and can you believe that locals have to transport their shopping by wheelbarrow from a car park at the top of the cliff? Amazing!
There’s nowhere else on earth quite like this enchanting village – it truly is a spellbinding place. As well as being the best preserved fishing village in Europe, it also has the distinction of having the narrowest space between shore and cliff of any Scottish village.
This beautiful little bay has a fascinating variety of coloured stones which would interest any geologist. If you’re the kind of family that like whiling the hours away by launching stones into the water, then this is the place for you. Walking to the left of the beach itself, you can peak round the corner to have a lovely sea-level view of Pennan; and of course you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the village by climbing up the hill to Fort Fiddes, of great archaeological interest and site of an old Pictish Fort. There’s ample parking and a well-tended path to the water.
Cullykhan Bay
This beautiful little bay has a fascinating variety of coloured stones which would interest any geologist. If you’re the kind of family that like whiling the hours away by launching stones into the water, then this is the place for you. Walking to the left of the beach itself, you can peak round the corner to have a lovely sea-level view of Pennan; and of course you can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the village by climbing up the hill to Fort Fiddes, of great archaeological interest and site of an old Pictish Fort. There’s ample parking and a well-tended path to the water.
This has to be the best prison museum I have ever been to! you can take it at your own pace as there are headphones and there is just so much to take in .
The cafe at the end is a nice touch for a cuppa and a rest before heading out
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Peterhead Prison Museum
South RoadThis has to be the best prison museum I have ever been to! you can take it at your own pace as there are headphones and there is just so much to take in .
The cafe at the end is a nice touch for a cuppa and a rest before heading out
Macduff Marine Aquarium
11 High ShoreSee some of the local fish from the area
This a great place to take the family to spend some quality time the grounds are beautiful and at the farm Museum you can step back in time to see how life was over a hundred years ago working on farms in the area
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Aden Country Park
Station RoadThis a great place to take the family to spend some quality time the grounds are beautiful and at the farm Museum you can step back in time to see how life was over a hundred years ago working on farms in the area
Gardenstown is one of three villages eking out an existence below the cliffs along this north facing Aberdeenshire coast. It is found clinging to the terraced ledges that descend the steep south-east side of Gamrie Bay.
Visible to the east, on the far side of the same bay is Crovie, perched even more precariously on a narrow ledge along the base of the cliff. On the far side of Troup Head to the east is the third of this collection, Pennan, which has its own distinctive character.
Gardenstown is the largest and the most stable of the three villages: though it still clings in the unlikeliest of ways to niches in the cliffs along and above the bay. Its west end, Seatown, actually looks and feels a little like Crovie, but the heart of the village is built on a broader ledge and surrounds the fairly substantial harbour.
Originally known as Gamrie, Gardenstown was founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden specifically as a fishing village. On the hillside to the west, and visible from most parts of Gardenstown, are the remains of the Church of St John the Evangelist. This predates the village, being built in 1513, and celebrates an even earlier event, the defeat of the Danes here in 1004.
By the 1920s Gardenstown and Crovie together housed around 250 fishermen and 50 fishing boats were based here. This number declined over the following years in the face of competition from the larger and more effective vessels that could operate from other ports.
Gardenstown grew at Crovie's expense after the great storm of 31 January 1953. This washed away the path between the villages together with stretches of Crovie's sea defences, and a number of houses and sheds. Crovie ceased to be viable almost immediately, and many residents moved to Gardenstown.
Gardenstown has tended to grow upwards. The oldest cottages and other buildings are next to the sea, while newer additions are layered up the cliffs, culminating with the new housing and development that has taken place on the level ground above the cliffs. This steady growth has helped ensure a continuity of services and as a result Gardenstown continues to be a living and thriving village.
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Gardenstown
Gardenstown is one of three villages eking out an existence below the cliffs along this north facing Aberdeenshire coast. It is found clinging to the terraced ledges that descend the steep south-east side of Gamrie Bay.
Visible to the east, on the far side of the same bay is Crovie, perched even more precariously on a narrow ledge along the base of the cliff. On the far side of Troup Head to the east is the third of this collection, Pennan, which has its own distinctive character.
Gardenstown is the largest and the most stable of the three villages: though it still clings in the unlikeliest of ways to niches in the cliffs along and above the bay. Its west end, Seatown, actually looks and feels a little like Crovie, but the heart of the village is built on a broader ledge and surrounds the fairly substantial harbour.
Originally known as Gamrie, Gardenstown was founded in 1720 by Alexander Garden specifically as a fishing village. On the hillside to the west, and visible from most parts of Gardenstown, are the remains of the Church of St John the Evangelist. This predates the village, being built in 1513, and celebrates an even earlier event, the defeat of the Danes here in 1004.
By the 1920s Gardenstown and Crovie together housed around 250 fishermen and 50 fishing boats were based here. This number declined over the following years in the face of competition from the larger and more effective vessels that could operate from other ports.
Gardenstown grew at Crovie's expense after the great storm of 31 January 1953. This washed away the path between the villages together with stretches of Crovie's sea defences, and a number of houses and sheds. Crovie ceased to be viable almost immediately, and many residents moved to Gardenstown.
Gardenstown has tended to grow upwards. The oldest cottages and other buildings are next to the sea, while newer additions are layered up the cliffs, culminating with the new housing and development that has taken place on the level ground above the cliffs. This steady growth has helped ensure a continuity of services and as a result Gardenstown continues to be a living and thriving village.
A must see for keen bird watchers !
The high cliffs of Troup Head provide a spectacular setting for Scotland’s largest mainland gannet colony. There are also thousands of kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills here, along with several other species, including puffins. You may even be lucky enough to see porpoises, minke whales or dolphins offshore.
All of Scotland’s wild places and green spaces are vital for the survival of its unique, amazing wildlife. If you plan to head out to these areas please respect and protect Scotland’s great outdoors. As guidelines change we are working hard to re-open our facilities. We ask that all visitors follow the latest Scottish Government restrictions on travel and group sizes and advice on physical distancing and hygiene. See below for reserve details and our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for the latest safety information (link below). Thank you for your continued support and patience in these challenging times. Stay safe everyone.
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RSPB Scotland Troup Head
A must see for keen bird watchers !
The high cliffs of Troup Head provide a spectacular setting for Scotland’s largest mainland gannet colony. There are also thousands of kittiwakes, guillemots and razorbills here, along with several other species, including puffins. You may even be lucky enough to see porpoises, minke whales or dolphins offshore.
All of Scotland’s wild places and green spaces are vital for the survival of its unique, amazing wildlife. If you plan to head out to these areas please respect and protect Scotland’s great outdoors. As guidelines change we are working hard to re-open our facilities. We ask that all visitors follow the latest Scottish Government restrictions on travel and group sizes and advice on physical distancing and hygiene. See below for reserve details and our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for the latest safety information (link below). Thank you for your continued support and patience in these challenging times. Stay safe everyone.
ABOUT THIS PLACE
An imposing 800-year-old fortress, with Raeburn portraits on the walls and wildfowl in the loch
Admire the impressive portrait collection, including works by Raeburn, Batoni, Romney, Gainsborough, Opie, Lawrence and Hoppner.
Discover the racquets court and bowling alley, as well as the ice house, bird hide and restored earth closet.
Don’t miss the grisly death mask of a hanged murderer on display in the library.
Enjoy a walk with family and friends around the beautiful grounds.
This magnificent fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire is a sterling example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Inside, the rooms are filled with antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings. Out in the grounds the grandeur continues, with a picturesque lake and an unusual glass-roofed racquets court.
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Fyvie Castle
ABOUT THIS PLACE
An imposing 800-year-old fortress, with Raeburn portraits on the walls and wildfowl in the loch
Admire the impressive portrait collection, including works by Raeburn, Batoni, Romney, Gainsborough, Opie, Lawrence and Hoppner.
Discover the racquets court and bowling alley, as well as the ice house, bird hide and restored earth closet.
Don’t miss the grisly death mask of a hanged murderer on display in the library.
Enjoy a walk with family and friends around the beautiful grounds.
This magnificent fortress in the heart of Aberdeenshire is a sterling example of Scottish Baronial architecture. Inside, the rooms are filled with antiquities, armour and lavish oil paintings. Out in the grounds the grandeur continues, with a picturesque lake and an unusual glass-roofed racquets court.
Delgatie Castle is one of the most ancient and historic Scottish castles, set peacefully in its extensive grounds in the magnificent and unspoilt geographic tapestry of Scotland . It is situated three miles from Turriff, the site of the first skirmish in the civil war between the Covenanters and the Royalists in May 1639.
Holidaymakers are welcome to walk through the Estate and the Delgatie Woods.
Delgatie has tremendous character and a distinct sense of history. This combined with its picturesque setting makes it an ideal stopping place for visitors wishing to experience Scotland. Whether for a half-day visit and refreshment in the cosy Tea Room or for a lengthier stay, Delgatie is sure to please.
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Delgatie Castle Estates
Delgatie Castle is one of the most ancient and historic Scottish castles, set peacefully in its extensive grounds in the magnificent and unspoilt geographic tapestry of Scotland . It is situated three miles from Turriff, the site of the first skirmish in the civil war between the Covenanters and the Royalists in May 1639.
Holidaymakers are welcome to walk through the Estate and the Delgatie Woods.
Delgatie has tremendous character and a distinct sense of history. This combined with its picturesque setting makes it an ideal stopping place for visitors wishing to experience Scotland. Whether for a half-day visit and refreshment in the cosy Tea Room or for a lengthier stay, Delgatie is sure to please.
if you fancy a day out sightseeing then loch ness is a two hour drive from the house the views are just stunning and well worth a trip you can also stop and visit Urquhart Castle, a ruin, that sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The castle is on the A82 road, 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of Inverness and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the village of Drumnadrochit.
Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie" . It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness, ultimately leading to the North Sea via the Moray Firth. It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.
At 56 km2 (22 sq mi), Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume in the British Isles. Its deepest point is 230 metres (126 fathoms; 755 feet), making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar. A 2016 survey claimed to have discovered a crevice extending to a depth of 271 m (889 ft), but further research determined this to be a sonar anomaly. It contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, and is the largest body of water in the Great Glen, which runs from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south.
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Loch Ness
if you fancy a day out sightseeing then loch ness is a two hour drive from the house the views are just stunning and well worth a trip you can also stop and visit Urquhart Castle, a ruin, that sits beside Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The castle is on the A82 road, 21 kilometres (13 mi) south-west of Inverness and 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the village of Drumnadrochit.
Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie" . It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness, ultimately leading to the North Sea via the Moray Firth. It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.
At 56 km2 (22 sq mi), Loch Ness is the second-largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond, but due to its great depth, it is the largest by volume in the British Isles. Its deepest point is 230 metres (126 fathoms; 755 feet), making it the second deepest loch in Scotland after Loch Morar. A 2016 survey claimed to have discovered a crevice extending to a depth of 271 m (889 ft), but further research determined this to be a sonar anomaly. It contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, and is the largest body of water in the Great Glen, which runs from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south.