Find Your Perfect Cottage: Scotland's Finest Castles around Aberdeen are Waiting to be Discovered

Find Your Perfect Cottage: Scotland's Finest Castles around Aberdeen are Waiting to be Discovered

If there is one thing in Scotland to rival the amazing scenery then it is the country's castles. One area that enjoys more than its fair share is around Aberdeen. Luckily Mackays Self catering Scotland has some fine properties nearby for you to stay at while you explore. It is hard to pick out favourites amongst so much fabulous buildings but here are four castles and some holiday cottages scotland nearby that you might stay at.

Drum Castle in Banchory just 18 miles from the granite city of Aberdeen. Dating back as far back as the 13th century - one of the oldest surviving tower houses in Scotland. Here you can observe the remarkable blend of architecture as the castle has been added to over six hundred years. The Gardens boast the National Trust's garden of historic roses. The gardens boast more than 400 varieties including gallicas, Centifolia, albas, Damask and moss roses to name but a few.

Just off a quiet lane in the Aberdeenshire countryside 3 miles from the attractive town of Banchory and 20 miles from Aberdeen, Mackays Self catering Scotland offers a spacious Scandinavian timber lodge offers exceptionally bright, airy and contemporary accommodation.

Nearby is another Tower house. Craigievar is a fine example and one of the best preserved in Scotland. The estate also features magnificent woodland along with stunning extensive views.

An alternative castle is the confusingly named Tolquhon castle in Tarves - confusing as it is actually pronounced "Tohon". Built in 16th Century to replace an earlier tower house the castle is now famed for its ornate gatehouse. See if you can find the secret hiding place in the bed chamber.

To stay nearby Mackays offers a beautifully positioned country Scottish cottage on an elevated site enjoying lovely views south over the Ythan Valley and the village to the rolling landscape of rural Aberdeenshire. On a working farm, the cottage has been completely rebuilt and re-fitted to a very high standard providing superb contemporary accommodation within a traditional exterior.

The last of our brief journey through the castles near Aberdeen is Castle Fraser. Having more in common with a French chateau than your classic Scottish castle Fraser the 15th century castle is a real treat. With a wonderful interior featuring fine portraits, furniture and trinkets from its colourful past there is lots to see. Outside are marked paths where you may catch a glimpse of a Red Kite or an Otter.

Why not stay in nearby Alford in this idyllic rural setting, enjoying open views over the rolling farmland and native woodlands, this traditional stone-built farm building has been beautifully converted by local craftsman.

Mackays Self catering Scotland have many more Scottish cottages near Aberdeen from which to explore the history and castles of the area.

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