Step outside the city and you are surrounded by some of the most breath taking scenery in Scotland. Long sandy beaches, cliffside bird sanctuaries, a national park, wooded glens and craggy mountains!
A choice of outdoor leisure activities means the region is consistently revisited year after year for the golfing, hill walking, water sports, hunting, fishing, winter sports and general unspoilt beauty and peace and quiet.
The natural beauty of the region has enticed the Royal Family to visit for over 250 years. Balmoral Castle, purchased by Queen Victoria in 1848 has been the Scottish home of the British Royal Family ever since.
The Royal Heritage Trail is only one of many visitor attractions. The Castle, Coastal and Golf Trails and the world famous Whisky Trail are complemented by the numerous wildlife sanctuaries, ancestral locations and archaeological sites. Golfing is a major attraction, there are a number of golf courses across the region including the Trump International Golf Links at Balmedie just a 10 minute drive from the city.
