Must-see attractions in Aberdeenshire

  • Baxters Highland Village

    Moray

    West of the bridge over the Spey at Fochabers is Baxters Highland Village, which charts the history of the Baxter family and their well-known brand of…

  • Old Town House

    Aberdeen

    At the north end of High St, the Old Town House now hosts a visitor centre with information and exhibits on the history of Old Aberdeen. It also houses…

  • Aberdeen Science Centre

    Aberdeen

    Halfway between the beach and the city centre is this hands-on, interactive science centre. Until 2020 they're temporarily based at the even more central…

  • Tolbooth Museum

    Aberdeenshire

    Housed in Stonehaven's oldest building, dating from the late 16th century, this museum is dedicated to the town's history and to the building's own past…

  • Salvation Army Citadel

    Aberdeen

    The Baronial heap towering over the eastern end of Castle St is the Salvation Army Citadel (the local HQ of the Salvation Army), which was modelled on…

  • Spynie Palace

    Moray

    This palace 2 miles north of Elgin was the residence of the medieval bishops of Moray until 1686. The massive tower house commands lovely views over…

  • Mercat Cross

    Aberdeen

    The 17th-century Mercat Cross bears a sculpted frieze of portraits of Stuart monarchs.

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