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Top 10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Aberdeen, Scotland
Experience the richness of Aberdeen’s proud history and culture — from the sound of residents’ traditional Doric accent to the sights of glittering granite buildings lining the city’s streets. Explore the cobbled roads and historic university buildings of Old Aberdeen, then take a stroll along the nearby sandy beach and watch for dolphins in the busy harbour. Afterward, find your way to the quaint fishing quarter of Footdee, and lose yourself among its tiny cottages and colourful gardens.
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1. Raemoir Trout Fishery
2. Balmedie Beach
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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.
3. Brig 'o' Balgownie
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
This historic bridge has stood since the early 14th century and once served as an important line of communication between Aberdeen and other medieval coastal towns.
4. Donmouth Local Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Shona3003 - Westhill, United Kingdom
Lovely unspoilt beach that is much quieter than the main Aberdeen beach. Great for any length of walk, the sand at the start can be quite hard going, but you can move onto damper sand once round at the north sea. If lucky you can see seals in the river and sea. Walk to one of the war time pill boxes, some are in good condition. Enjoy a walk on an unspoilt beach. Plenty of beach to walk on even at full tide. Lovely for walking the dog.
5. Gight Woods
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By robertfK1243HK
Allow a couple of hours to walk around this pleasant woodland reserve. Directions on the SWT website are not the clearest. Park in the Braes of Gight car park on the Methlick to Fyvie Road, and take the forestry track by the entrance to the car park, which heads initially downhill, and leads in about a kilometre to Gight Castle ruins. A swing gate at the side of,the Castle ruins gives access to the Reserve. There is a well made footpath around the woods, which drops down to the river, over a footbridge and along the river bank to another bridge where a siff climb up leads back to the Castle (about 3-4 km).
6. North East Falconry Centre
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Echt - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Visit the Falconry centre to see displays with Falcons, Owls , Hawks and even Eagles. You might also get a welcome from a Reindeer walking about. Well worth a visit
7. RSPB Dolphinwatch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Did you know that Aberdeen is one of the best places to see bottlenose dolphins? Visit RSPB Dolphinwatch to experience one of Scotland's most impressive wildlife spectacles. Staff and volunteers are at Torry Battery from 11 am until 6 pm on Thursdays to Sundays (April to August). With binoculars and telescopes and plenty of expertise to help you have a great time.
8. Kincorth Hill Nature Reserve
9. Scotstown Moor
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Casespackedletsgo - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This walk can be as long or short as you want, with many different paths to choose from. My kids loved exploring the wooded areas and spotting rabbits and a pheasant
