Aberdeenshire Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Aberdeenshire:
Dunnottar Castle, Peterhead Prison Museum, Loch Muick, Johnston Gardens, Linn O' Dee, Duthie Park Winter Gardens, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, The Gordon Highlanders Museum, Bullers of Buchan, Balmedie Beach, Fyvie Castle, Grampian Transport Museum, Burn O'Vat, Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, St Machar's Cathedral
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Places to see in ( Ellon - UK )
Places to see in ( Ellon - UK )
Ellon is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland. It is in the ancient region of Formartine. Its name is believed to derive from the Gaelic term Eilean, an island, on account of the presence of an island in the River Ythan, which offered a convenient fording point.
Places of interest within the town include the ruins of Ellon Castle, surrounded by walls known as the Deer Dyke, and the Auld Brig, a category A listed bridge across the Ythan, built in 1793 and still in use as a pedestrian bridge. The Riverside Park offers walkways alongside the Ythan, from which herons, salmon, trout and otters may be observed. In 2013, a new 5.5 acre eco-brewery, owned and crowdfunded by BrewDog, was opened in a greenfield site just outside of Ellon.
Ellon has a community centre, which includes a swimming pool and café. The Ythan Centre is a building dedicated to serving the needs of Ellon's teenage population. This facility includes a soundproofed room where amateur bands can practise and a large hall with roof to floor length mirrors, which the dance group Refresh uses for their weekly practice.
The Meadows sports centre, located on the outskirts of Ellon, has many sporting facilities and clubs, including football and rugby pitches, an astroturf pitch for hockey, a gym, and a multi-use sports hall. The Meadows is also home to the Ellon United football team, the Ellon RFC and the Ellon HC.
Ellon has benefited from the North Sea oil demand, and is one of the main dormitory towns for Aberdeen. It is part of the proposed Energetica corridor of development. The population is expanding as young families seek to escape Aberdeen and move to nearby towns like Ellon, Inverurie and Banchory. During 2006, Ellon ranked as the town with the fourth most rapidly increasing average house prices in Scotland.
Ellon is bypassed by the A90 road, which offers convenient access to Aberdeen to the south and Peterhead and Fraserburgh to the north. Other major road links are the A920 west to Oldmeldrum and Huntly, and the A948 north to New Deer. Regular and frequent bus services link Ellon with Aberdeen, Inverurie, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and surrounding towns and villages, serving both the town centre and the large Park and Ride facility at the eastern edge of the town.
Ellon railway station was a principal station on the Great North of Scotland Railway line that ran from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh and Peterhead. Due to the Beeching Axe, passenger services were withdrawn on the Formartine and Buchan Railway line in 1965. Freight services continued on the line until 1979 (Fraserburgh only, the Maud-Peterhead section was closed in 1970), at which point the entire line was closed.
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Places to see in ( Tomintoul - UK )
Places to see in ( Tomintoul - UK )
Tomintoul is a village in the Moray council area of Scotland; until 1975 it was in the county of Banffshire. It is said to be the highest village in the Scottish Highlands, but at 345 m is still much lower than the highest village in Scotland. The village was laid out on a grid pattern by the 4th Duke of Gordon in 1775. It followed the construction, twenty years previously, of a military road by William Caulfeild – now the A939. By 1841 the parish reached a population of 1,722. In 1951 this had fallen to just 531. The 2001 census reveals a village population of 322 with the total parish population now unavailable.
The 2004 film One Last Chance starring Kevin McKidd and Dougray Scott was filmed in the village and the areas around it. Despite its small size, it is on the famed Whisky Trail, which also includes Dufftown, Keith, Tomnavoulin, and Marypark. The surrounding countryside forms the Glenlivet Estate Tomintoul Golf Club (now defunct) was founded in 1897. The club and course disappeared at the time of WW2.
The Gordon Arms Hotel saw significant improvement in the 1990s when it was lavished with funds from the media-styled 'Lord Tony Williams'. It is a myth that villagers referred to Tony Williams as 'Lord': this was a media invention. Chiefly of interest to genealogists, James Stuart (1791–1874), a local farmer at Lynchork (pronounced Linnahork) appears in a number of birth, baptism, death and Kirk Session records in this and surrounding parishes as the admitted or reputed father of children of his female servants.
Grigor Willox was a reputed white witch who lived in Tomintoul in the 18th century. He was said to derive his powers from two amulets: a brass hook from a kelpie's bridle and a mermaid's crystal. Among his alleged powers were making cows produce milk, curing barren women, and detecting thieves.
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SCOTLAND'S MOST AWESOME CASTLE
TANTALLON - SCOTLAND'S BEST AND MOST HAUNTED CASTLE
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Tantallon Castle is one of the most spectacular castles in Scotland - and one of the most haunted. We went there to explore the ruins and also had a go at flying the drone over Seacliff and above the castle itself. This is a long vlog but it's worth it to watch to the end :)
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First trip to Scotland
I've always wanted to visit Scotland and finally had the opportunity to get there on vacation for 10 days (actually the first time I stayed for more than 7days on vacation since 15 years)
This is just a short insight to all the places we have been. (I took random clips out of 500 (!) clips I shot)
We started in Edinburgh, went up to Spittal of Glenshee, Huntly (4days), visited some nice villages near the coasts and went for another 4 days to the Isle of Skye and then back to Edinburgh.
I never thought that we'll enjoy Scotland that much. Thanks to all the lovely people we met! We will definetly visit this awesome country again some time
The video was shot with the Canon 5D, Glidetrack and 1 single lens: Canon 25-70mm 2.8 with a FaderND from lightcraftworkshop
Hope you'll enjoy it.
Will edit a longer version and propably upload it too
Special thanks to Vera and Mike Popp who helped us planning the whole trip. We would not have been able to see all the different places in that short time without them
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Mario
Music by Banshee - Fisherman's blues
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Scotland: Borders, Midlothian and Edinburgh
With a history that predates the written record, covered in ruins from another time, and decorated with more modern castles and estates, Scotland is a land fit for fairytales. It's beautiful and enchanting. This is particularly true of the country's South East, the regions of Midlothian and the Scottish Borders that sit between Edinburgh and the border with England.
This film lovingly captures the allure South East Scotland has on the imagination -- emerald hills flanking stone fortresses, mist-filled forests crisscrossed with ancient trails ready for exploring. It doesn't seem real, but here's the thing: Scotland and its mountains, castles, and villages are very much real and easy to visit. Check out the video above and start planning your dream trip to Scotland.
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The Palace of Holyroodhouse and surroundings
Forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Scottish Parliament and Arthur's Seat. On our walk across the Royal Mile we've visited Huntly House/ Museum of Edinburgh. Came by John Knox's House and we've seen our friend Todd Various perform. His 'victim' this time was Billy 'The Kid'.
Finally John almost was knocked over by an asian girl while he was filming a piper. Coffee tasted great by the way
Scotland's Open Gardens - West Kilbride & Seamill 7 - 13
Scotland's Gardens Scheme (SGS), a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public.
The gardens that open for SGS include Scotland's finest, are mostly privately owned and are normally inaccessible to the public at other times.
This film highlights entries 7 - 13 for the West Kilbride and Seamill area. Part 1 covering entries 1 - 6 is available at coast-tv.com or find here on YouTube.
The film was sponsored by Emporium of West Kilbride and produced by Radiovision Networks for Coast TV.
Further details about the Open Garden Scheme for Charity can be found at gardensofscotland.org
Scotland from Above - Castles
Towering spires, thick stone walls and dramatic settings - whatever comes to mind when you imagine a castle, you can find it in Scotland. From magnificent city landmarks to mysterious ruins, Scotland has many fascinating castles just waiting to be explored.
Dumfries and Galloway is home to one of Scotland’s great medieval fortresses, Caerlaverock Castle. Complete with a moat, twin towered gatehouse, and imposing battlements, it’s an awe-inspiring sight to see and was once one of the finest medieval strongholds in the country.
Built in the 15th century as one of Scotland most impressive strongholds, Blackness Castle has previously been a royal castle, prison, armaments depot and a filming location, so there is plenty of history and fascinating tales to uncover.
Located on the north east coast about 3 miles north of Wick, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is considered to be one of the earliest seats of Clan Sinclair and boasts an incredible clifftop ruin appearance. Experience the historic and brooding atmosphere of the castle for yourself and explore great walks around the castle, all featuring stunning views of the surrounding area.
Make sure you pay a visit to see the historic ruin of Ardvreck Castle. This 15th century castle stands on the shores of Loch Assynt and is famous for its role in the turbulent events of 1650 involving the Marquis of Montrose.
Dunrobin Castle is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and is the largest in the north Highlands with 189 rooms. The castle is known for its iconic French château appearance and boasts spectacular views over the Moray Firth, where you may spot dolphins playing in the water.
Tantallon Castle is a formidable ruin perched on the cliffs’ edge looking out to the Bass Rock in picturesque East Lothian. Make sure you climb the towers for even better views and watch as gannets plunge into the North Sea hunting for fish.
An iconic, evocative and historically significant ruin, Dunnottar Castle is an impressive fortress that holds many secrets of Scotland’s past and is a real sight to see. Enjoy the stunning views out to sea, walks along the coastline, and experience the historic atmosphere from centuries past.
Stately and striking, Haddo House is an elegant Georgian style country home with luxurious interiors and a stunning terrace garden. Browse the exquisite period furniture throughout the house before venturing outdoors to the beautifully landscaped gardens, which feature lavish flower beds and plant displays.
A magnificent 12th century ruin, Huntly Castle features beautiful architectural details and heraldic enrichments that are an impressive sight to see. Enjoy walks in the surrounding countryside as well as visiting the pretty market town of Huntly.
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Threave Gardens, Scotland
Threave Gardens, a property of the National Trust of Scotland. It is very close to Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway. This beautiful garden is a must for all garden lovers.