Top Things to do in Aberdeenshire
Top Hotels in Aberdeenshire
- 1. Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport, an IHG Hotel
- 2. Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel
- 3. Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre hotel
- 4. Malmaison Aberdeen
- 5. Travelodge Aberdeen Central
- 6. Ibis Aberdeen Centre
- 7. Bogenraith House
- 8. Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- 9. Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport (Dyce) hotel
- 10. Atholl Hotel
10 Beaches in Aberdeenshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom including Newburgh Seals Beach, St Cyrus Beach, Balmedie Beach, Fraserburgh Beach, Sandend Beach, Aberdeen beach, City Beach, Stonehaven Beach, Catterline Bay, Cullykhan Beach.
Restaurants in Aberdeenshire
1. Newburgh Seals Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By 951jitub - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Beautiful us an understatement!! It was an incredible beach and especially when the curious seals are popping their head to say hello so close to you.
2. St Cyrus Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom
St. Cyrus beach is also a nature reserve, as it’s home to over 70 species of birds, as well as as other flora, fauna & insects - (and there’s also the possibility of spotting ???? and seals in the water.) The stretch of golden sand is around 3 miles, backed by grassy dunes, with red granite cliffs towering in the background. You can access it from the turn off at the North Esk bridge where there is a fair sized car park, and a long wooden walkway to the beach. However, as the views are so spectacular from St. Cyrus cliff top , it’s worthwhile to take in the views from there. If you are physically able you can also use two steep cliff paths to walk down to the beach ( I personally find the northern one easier)and just take time and care to to both ascend/descend. It is well worth it (and I’m lazy!) & takes approximately 10/15 minutes. There are rock pools, rocky outcrops and sand dunes to explore, and a pretty waterfall at the northern end. The beach is also littered with characterful driftwood & flotsam & jetsam. It is a photographer’s dream - especially at dawn & sunset.
3. Balmedie Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 609 reviews
A stretch of sandy beach north of the city.
Reviewed By E2338BG - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
A beautiful beach with large sand dunes and amazing views of the north sea with windfarm in the distance. Ideal for a family day out or a sunset walk with a loved one.
4. Fraserburgh Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom
A fabulous clean beach that would not look out of place in the Caribbean - just the temperature that gives it away ????. However, despite the chilly sea wind , there were still hardy youngsters playing in the ????, plus a good few dog-walkers out & about, ???? riders, and people up climbing the sand dunes.It was mesmerising watching the white crested rollers crashing in, and fun chasing the raucous seagulls from their gathering spots. Don’t know if it was because there was an abnormally low tide , but there were clumps of stranded jellyfish on the sand, looking for all the world like beached paperweights. I’m an avid beach-comber, but sadly only found one piece of sea-glass whilst there, and there’s not much in the way of ???? to be found either - but a sea of glorious sand! This place would be absolutely mobbed if it was somewhere more temperate.
5. Sandend Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By DeniseN983 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Lovely clean safe sandy beach for everyone to enjoy! Suds Surf School onsite for some fun family entertainment whatever your age or ability!
6. Aberdeen beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
7. City Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By johnmM7960QM - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
When the weather is nice, one of the best places to visit in Aberdeen is the beach. With our four legged friends, we walk from Footdee up to the beach ballroom and back to footdee. Also, along the way we are blessed with lovely coffee shops and restaurants.
8. Stonehaven Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 366 reviews
Reviewed By Fionabettley1974 - Sale, United Kingdom
A lovely pebble beach very clean and well looked after,I’ve been coming here ever since I was a child as I have family here, there’s a lovely cafe and ice cream place and also lovely clean toilets, well worth a visit ????
9. Catterline Bay
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By TravelWithEarlyTeens
Beware, this review is written specifically on Catter line Bay Not for Sup2Summit which is a different thing altogether. And, my family did all these activities on our own. What I like about this place: -nice and quiet stroll on the beach as not many people know about it -You could drive down to the beach and park there, but the road down to the beach is narrow and not many parking spaces -There was one table and benches there, should you want to do a picnic -you could do a bit of rock climbing but be careful though _________________________________________ Note: before you go you might want to find out more information about this beach ;I wonder why the sand on the beach is black. The last time I saw a black sand beach was in Hawaii but that was due to the aftermath of volcano activity. I am not suggesting in the area there is active volcano but would be interesting for you to find out . _________________________________________ TIPS: In the Summer, if I read it right, there are outdoor activities offers by Sup2Summit , which you could find it's information from TripAdvisor too. Bring a pair of rock climbing shoes, you would appreciate it more
