Tourist Attractions Aberdeen Deeside and North East Scotland

Easily accessible from the Cults Hotel either by car or bus, Aberdeen has much to offer in shopping, history and heritage, entertainment and culture.

Aberdeen has six city parks, seven local parks and 32 neighbourhood parks with splendid Winter Gardens to be found at the Duthie Park by the River Dee. Aberdeen’s population is around 200,000 and has abundant history with numerous historic buildings to be explored such as the Art Gallery and Museum, hosts an abundance of local, national and international exhibits in all categories from drawings and paintings to tribal artifacts from centuries past.

Aberdeen and Grampian Highlands

Aberdeen and Grampian is Scotland’s Castle and Whisky Country, where you can discover magnificent Scottish Castles, highland adventure, dramatic coastline, a land of pride and promise.

Aberdeen - the Granite City, Silver City by the Golden Sands, Flower of Scotland - is Scotland’s third largest city, a prosperous cosmopolitan city and the gateway to Royal Deeside, an area of outstanding natural beauty, sparkling Highland rivers and misty mountains. Aberdeen is the oil capital of Europe and the North Sea oilfields are serviced from the bustling harbour which also still lands fish, once the main activity at Aberdeen Harbour. The Maritime Museum is full of legend and history of the hard life and existence of the sea-faring communities in and around Aberdeen. It also features the more recent history of the advent of North Sea Oil.

Snow sports are close at hand with Glenshee and the Lecht ski areas both approximately one hour drive from the Cults Hotel. Glenshee is suited to intermediate skiers whilst the Lecht is more family focused and ideal for beginners. Cairngorm ski centre is the main snow sport resort in Scotland and this is approximately 2.5 hours from the Cults Hotel.

Hill walking is abundant in Royal Deeside and fly fishing on the River Dee is also available on request.

Aberdeen and Grampian is an ideal place for outdoor activities of every kind and is a Mecca for golfers with 70 golf courses to play, from galas and ceilidhs to world renowned festivals and Scottish Highland Games.