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Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail
Discover 165 continuous miles of dramatic clifftops, enchanting coves, paradise beaches, charming towns and marvellous wildlife on the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail.
- Start / Ziel
- St Cyrus / Portsoy
- Tage4
- Entfernung104Meilen166km
- VerkehrsmittelAuto
- HauptthemaLandschaft
- Highlights
- Stunning sea views
- Coastal walks
- Clifftop castles
- Seaside wildlife
- Abgedeckte Regionen
- Osten
- Norden
Tag 1St Cyrus and Stonehaven
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The first day of your itinerary will take you to some of the fantastic coastal attractions of southern Aberdeenshire. Begin your day with a refreshing walk around St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, then visit the Maggie Law Maritime Museum in Gourdon. Visit the magnificently ruined Dunnottar Castle, perched high on a seacliff, and explore the beautiful coastal village of Stonehaven, where you can savour a luxurious ice cream and freshly caught seafood.
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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve St Cyrus
Visit St Cyrus in southern Aberdeenshire where you'll be rewarded with miles of golden sand dunes and cliffs. This stunning National Nature Reserve offers the chance to see peregrine falcons circling overhead, rare wildflowers, butterflies and moths.
Discover St Cyrus National Nature ReserveNatureScot Reserve Manager,St Cyrus National Nature Reserve,The Old Lifeboat Station, Nether Warburton,St Cyrus,DD10 0AQAusstattung- Parkplatz
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- Barrierefreie Toiletten
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Maggie Law Maritime Museum Montrose
This seafaring museum is the newest addition to the trail, and occupies an old coastguard station. It sits beside the old harbour in the heart of Gourdon village.
The museum's centrepiece is the lifeboat, the Maggie Law. This was one of the first inshore lifeboats, built in 1890. Still in good condition today, she was in service for 40 years and saved 36 lives. The museum also shares many more fascinating tales of the Kincardine coastline in the upper deck.
Visit Maggie Law Maritime MuseumWilliam Street,Gourdon,Montrose,DD10 0LWAusstattung- Parkplatz
- Höhranlage
- Barrierefreier Park- oder Halteplatz
- Barrierefreier Zugang
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Dunnottar Castle Stonehaven
Disney connectionsDunnottar Castle is also said to be the inspiration for the DunBroch family home in Disney Pixar's Brave.
The well-preserved ruins of Dunnottar Castle are perched on a dramatic cliff some 160 ft above the North Sea. This once impregnable fortress was visited by legendary historic figures including William Wallace, Mary Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell and, in more recent times, Mel Gibson in Franco Zeffirelli's 1991 film, Hamlet.
If you're lucky, you may even see puffins or dolphins from the castle ramparts.
Explore Dunnottar CastleDunnottar Castle,Stonehaven,AB39 2TLAusstattung- Parkplatz
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- Haustiere willkommen
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Stonehaven Stonehaven
A couple of miles north of Dunnottar sits the attractive fishing town of Stonehaven. Stop for a delicious meal at one of the cosy inns by the harbour and enjoy freshly caught seafood. Afterwards, treat yourself to an indulgent ice cream at one of Stonehaven's wonderful ice cream shops, such as Aunty Betty's or Giulianotti's.
Other great coastal attractions in this area include RSPB Fowlsheugh, Stonehaven open air swimming pool, Stonehaven Harbour and Tolbooth Museum.
Enjoy a visit to StonehavenStonehaven
Tag 2Balmedie, Cruden Bay & Rattray
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- Auto
On your second day, visit some of the picture-perfect beauty spots on the coast north of Aberdeen. Absorb beautiful views of sand dunes at Balmedie, see seals basking in the Ythan Estuary, stop for lunch in the pretty coastal town of Cruden Bay and admire the imposing Slains Castle, which is thought to have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
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Forvie National Nature Reserve Ellon
Travel north from Aberdeen to Balmedie where you'll be greeted with epic sand dunes and a pristine stretch of beach, perfect for a leisurely morning stroll. Stop at the nearby Forvie National Nature Reserve and Ythan Estuary to watch paddling eider ducks and seals basking at the mouth of the estuary.
Erfahren Sie mehr über Forvie National Nature ReserveNatureScot Reserve Manager,Forvie National Nature Reserve,Little Collieston Croft,Ellon,AB41 8RUAusstattung- Parkplatz
- Barrierefreier Zugang
- Barrierefreie Toiletten
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Cruden Bay Peterhead
Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, often holidayed in Cruden Bay, and the pretty coastal town is a lovely place to stop for a refreshing walk along the beautiful beach before enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
You could even take time out to play a round of golf at Cruden Bay Golf Course, one of the finest link courses in the country.
Discover the coastal delights of Cruden BayPeterhead,AB42 0NN - 7
Bullers of Buchan Walk Cruden Bay
Did you know?Rare birds like mainland puffins can sometimes be seen nesting.
This beautiful 2-hour walk, which starts in Cruden Bay, passes ruined Slains Castle, widely believed to have inspired Bram Stoker's horror classic, Dracula.
Snap pictures of the imposing castle (from a safe distance!) and watch the sea rushing through the archway of the Bullers of Buchan, a 30 m deep chasm created from a collapsed sea cave. Take care when walking along the path though as it is very close to the edge of the cliffs.
Other great coastal attractions in this area include Torry Battery where you can spot dolphins, Aberdeen Fun beach, Peterhead Bay, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg reserve and Rattray Head beach.
Stretch your legs on the Bullers of Buchan Walk
Tag 3Crimond, Fraserburgh & Macduff
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Spend your third day on the trail exploring the major fishing port of Fraserburgh before heading west along the Banffshire coast. Fraserburgh is the biggest shellfish port in Europe and has a busy commercial harbour so be sure to sample the seafood while you're there.
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Museum of Scottish Lighthouses Fraserburgh
Did you know?This was the first lighthouse to be built on mainland Scotland and it sits on top of 16th century Kinnaird Castle.
Head to Fraserburgh to visit the fascinating Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and enjoy a tour of 18th century Kinnaird Head Lighthouse.
Find out more about The Museum of Scottish LighthousesMuseum of Scottish Lighthouses,Stevenson Road,Fraserburgh,AB43 9DUAusstattung- Parkplatz
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- Höhranlage
- Barrierefreier Park- oder Halteplatz
- Barrierefreie Toiletten
- WLAN
- Café oder Restaurant
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Fraserburgh Fraserburgh
Stop for some lunch before enjoying a walk along Fraserburgh beach, which is popular for watersports and kite surfing.
You could also pop into the Fraserburgh Heritage Centre to learn more about the fishing legacy of this important port using the fun, interactive exhibits.
Visit FraserburghFraserburgh - 10
Macduff Macduff
Continue west towards Macduff. This stretch of coast is known as Scotland's 'Dolphin Coast' and it's a magnificent driving route - you might even be able to see dolphins from the shore or from the historic harbours of the area, alongside whales and porpoises. Along this part of the trail you'll also encounter some delightful fishing villages like Crovie which consists of a single line of houses by the water's edge, and Pennan which featured in the classic Hollywood film Local Hero.
Other great coastal attractions in this area include New Aberdour beach, Pitsligo Castle, Maggie's Hoosie and Inverallochy.
Dive into Macduff Marine AquariumMacduff
Tag 4Macduff, Banff & Portsoy
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Your final day on the trail takes in three of Aberdeenshire's most charming towns - Macduff, Banff and Portsoy. Visit the aquarium at Macduff, explore the beautiful Duff House in Banff and head to Portsoy, where you can learn about the town's salmon fishing heritage and enjoy a luxurious ice cream.
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Macduff Marine Aquarium Banff
Take a trip to Macduff Marine Aquarium where you can get up close to marine life and learn about the creatures that live in the Moray Firth, from tiny barnacles and mussels to octopus, lobster, jellyfish and beautifully patterned flatfish.
Stop off at the touch pools for the chance to handle an array of amazing creatures and see the feeding frenzy in the central kelp reef tank when the divers jump in to feed the fish.
Erfahren Sie mehr über Macduff Marine Aquarium11 High Shore,Banff,AB44 1SLAusstattung- Parkplatz
- Mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar
- Barrierefreier Park- oder Halteplatz
- Barrierefreier Zugang
- Barrierefreie Toiletten
- WLAN
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Duff House Banff
Duff House is one of Scotland's architectural masterpieces. This Adam-designed historic house is a treasure house and cultural arts centre operated by a unique partnership between Historic Environment Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council. It also boasts extensive grounds and woodland walks by the River Deveron.
Marvel at the lavish interiors, take a walk in the sprawling grounds and let the kids blow off steam in the play park.
Visit Duff HouseBanff,AB45 3SX - 13
Portsoy Portsoy
Scottish Traditional Boat FestivalPortsoy also hosts this annual festival, where traditional vessels gather in the harbour to celebrate the region's rich maritime heritage. It also includes lots of boating activities, live music and delicious local food and drink stalls.
Bring your journey to a close at Portsoy, home to one of the oldest harbours in Europe and also part of the Banffshire Coast Harbour Trail. Stop off at the Portsoy Salmon Bothy and discover Portsoy's salmon fishing heritage in this wonderfully restored building.
Other great coastal attractions in this area include RSPB Troup Head reserve, renowned Portsoy ice cream, Banff Links beach and Sandend beach which are popular surfing spots.
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