Fyvie Castle was once a royal stronghold, one of a chain of fortresses throughout medieval Scotland. From 1390, following the Battle of Otterburn, five successive families created probably the finest example of Scottish Baronial architecture. An old tradition claims that...

This cottage is well over two hundred and fifty years old and displays a fine example of the building style and architectural prowess of this time. The house has been restored to its former glory from the turn of...

Banff Museum is 180 years old and in this present building for 100 years. We are open from 18th June to 30th September yearly, from 2-4.30 daily except for Sundays. Exhibits are Banff silver, armour, Banff historical items from Robert...

Duff House was designed by William Adam and built between 1735 and 1740 as a seat of the Earls Fife. A treasure house with an extraordinary history, it contains masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland. The ouststanding collections...

Unusual for Aberdeenshire in that it is not a castle, Haddo House is proud to be the most homely of the North East of Scotland’s great houses open to the public. Designed by William Adam for the 2nd Earl of...

Macduff Marine Aquarium is the most northerly aquarium in Scotland and features wildlife from the features marine life from the Moray Firth. Visitors come face to face with hundreds of native fish and invertebrates normally only seen by SCUBA divers....

This unique collection depicts working and family life on North East farms over the last 100 years. Admire a wealth of exhibits such as tractors, motorbikes, farm implements, household items and an engineer’s workshop.

Pennan Bay is on the northern coastline of Aberdeenshire. Depending on the weather of any given visit, Pennan can seem either idyllic or, in stormier conditions, not quite so welcoming! It is not uncommon for villagers to hang out...

Pennan Harbour played a key role in the film Local Hero and attracts a steady stream of visitors as a result. Due to past storms, this is in fact the third harbour that has been constructed here, having been built...

The village of Pennan featured in the film Local Hero in which it was known by the fictional name of Furness. Those that have seen the movie will know that the telephone box in the village plays a key role....

Oatmeal has been produced in this mill since the 19th Century, and the structure has been one of the most important pieces of industry for many generations. Visitors are invited to look inside the well-preserved mill, and learn more...