Grampian hotels accommodation, attractions
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MAIN TOWNS IN Grampian - Aberdeen Aberlour Aboyne Ballater
Banchory Braemar Buckie Corgarff Elgin Ellon Forres Inverurie
Keith Lossiemouth Nairn Peterhead Rothes. |
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Aberdeen. Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city and the
gateway to Royal Deeside. It lies on the A90 and sitting on the
banks of the rivers Don and Dee, is commonly known as the granite
city. It is 14 miles south of Ellon, 12 miles southeast of Inverurie
and 15 miles east of Banchory. Aberdeen is in an area of outstanding
beauty, sparkling Highland rivers and misty mountains. It is
an ideal place for outdoor activities of every kind with 69 golf
courses. The city has a lively harbour, splendid Art gallery
and new Maritime museum.
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Aberlour. A village in central Moray, Aberlour is situated
15 miles south of Elgin on the right bank of the River Spey where
it is joined by the Burn of Aberlour, or Lour Burn. It lies on
the A95, 5 miles west of Dufftown, 5 miles south of Rothes and
12 miles south of Elgin. Aberlour is set amidst the beautiful
Speyside landscape, where keen-eyed birdwatchers can, if they
are lucky, spot the golden eagle patrolling the skies above the
Cairngorms. Situated at the junction of the rivers Lour and
Spey, you can find the Aberlour distillery, surrounded by glorious
scenery. Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from
the Lour. Aberlour: |
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Aboyne. Aboyne is an attractive village situated in the
heart of Royal Deeside, about 30 miles west of Aberdeen. It lies
on the A93, with Ballater about 11 miles to the west and Banchory
about 13 miles to the east. The village has evolved around the
village green, venue for the Aboyne Highland Games held annually
in August. Aboyne: |
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Ballater. Ballater is conveniently situated between the ski
areas of Glenshee and the Lecht. It is located on the A93, about
11 miles west of Aboyne and 7 miles east of Balmoral - the Royal
Family’s holiday residence. Ballater is about 40 miles from
Aberdeen and is an ideal base from which to explore the Highlands
of Scotland. Ballater: |
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Banchory. Banchory is a resort town in Royal Deeside, situated
on the north bank of the River Dee and 18 miles west of Aberdeen.
It lies on the A93, about 13 miles east of Aboyne. It is surrounded
by lovely rural countryside and attractive hills. Banchory: |
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Braemar. Renowned for its breathtaking scenery and bracing
air, Braemar stands at over 1000ft above sea level at the junction
of the roads from Perth and Aberdeen. It lies on the A93, about
7 miles west of Balmoral, the Royal Family’s holiday residence.
Braemar is about 60 miles from Aberdeen. It is known chiefly
today as the home of the Braemar Gathering. Braemar: |
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Buckie. Buckie is an attractive fishing town lying just
to the east of Spey Bay where the river reaches the sea. It lies
on the A98, about 6 miles west of Cullen and and 14 miles east
of Elgin. Buckie is about 55 miles from Inverness. Fish and seafood
can be bought direct from the boats at Cluny harbour. Buckie: |
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Corgarff. Corgarff is a small hamlet in the Grampian mountains,
lying close to the upper reaches of the River Don. It lies on
the A939, about 12 miles north of Ballater and 5 miles south
of the Lecht ski centre. The 16th century Corgarff castle was
used as a military barracks in the 18th century. Corgarff: |
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Elgin. Elgin is known as the Lantern of the North. It lieson
the A96, about 5 miles south of Lossiemouth and 14 miles west
of Buckie. A nearby large town is Lossiemouth. Elgin is about
40 miles from Inverness. Elgin Cathedral was founded in 1224
but destroyed in 1390. There is a charge to visit the ruins,
now in the care of Historic Scotland. Elgin: |
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Ellon. Ellon is located just off the A90, about 16 miles
north of Aberdeen. Ellon provides an ideal base for visitors
wishing to visit National Trust and Historic Scotland properties
in the area, as well as being close to magnificent beaches and
coastal villages. The town is also a good centre for bird watchers
with several estuary sites, inland lochs, and cliff nesting sites
nearby. Ellon: |
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Forres. Forres, an ancient Royal Burgh Town, is situated
on the Moray Coast, 25 miles northeast of Inverness. It lies
on the A96, about 10 miles east of Nairn and 12 miles west of
Elgin. Forres is well known for its award wining floral sculptures
and is steeped in local history and traditions. Nelson Tower
was built in 1806 to commemorate Nelson's victory at Trafalgar.
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Inverurie. Inverurie is located on the A96, about 15 miles
northwest of Aberdeen. Inverurie has good road and rail links,
being on the main route from Aberdeen to Inverness. Inverurie
is a peaceful town, with surrounding countryside displaying beautiful
contrasts of river valley, green or golden fields, thick forests
and rough heather clad slopes.
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Keith. Keith is a small town in the northeast of Scotland,
a town of two fairly distinct parts, divided by the River Isla.
It lies on the A96, about 9 miles northeast of Dufftown and 10
miles northwest of Huntly. Keith is about 55 miles from Inverness.
"Old Keith" lies on the west side of the river and
is known to have existed as far back as 1180. Old Keith began
as a cattle trade centre for where the highland cattle were sold
to dealers from the south. Nearby Strathisla Distillery is the
oldest operating distillery in northern Scotland. Keith: |
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Lossiemouth. Lossiemouth is a jewel on the Moray Firth coast
located on the A941. It is about 5 miles north of Elgin and about
45 miles from Inverness. The eastern harbour is now a spectacular
yachting marina. Visit the the atmospheric ruins of Spynie Palace.
RAF Lossiemouth is based just outside town. Lossiemouth: |
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Nairn. Nairn is located on the A96 on the Moray Firth coast.
It is about 15 miles east of Inverness and 9 miles west of Forres.
Nairn claims to being one of the driest and sunniest places in
the country. It became popular as a resort in Victorian times
with the coming of the railway. Formerly a community of fishermen
and farmers, Nairn has developed into a traditional seaside town,
with its sandy East Beach and range of tourist facilities. Nairn: |
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Peterhead. Peterhead is the easternmost mainland town in Scotland.
It is located on the A90, about 14 miles northeast of Ellon and
16 miles south of Fraserburgh. Peterhead is about 30 miles from
Aberdeen. It was for many years the busiest white-fish port in
Europe. The oldest building in Peterhead is the 400-year-old
Ugie Salmon Fish House on Golf Road at the mouth of the River
Ugie, where you can watch the traditional methods of oak-smoking
salmon and trout in Scotland's oldest smoke-house. Peterhead: |
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Rothes. Rothes is a small and ancient Burgh nestling in
the Spey Valley and is home to five Malt Whisky distilleries
including Speyburn and Glen Grant. Rothes is located on the A941,
about 8 miles south of Elgin and 4 miles north of Aberlour. Rothes
is an attraction for visitors interested in walking the Speyside
Way, fishing on the River Spey and rambling. The River Spey is
famous for its salmon and is also the fastest flowing river in
the country. Rothes: |
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