Green Tourism

The AECC is a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) and we would like to highlight local visitor attractions which have been accredited by the scheme.
There are a number of visitor attractions in the surrounding area which are part of GTBS including Huntly Castle (40 miles approx) and Castle Fraser Garden and Estate (25 miles approx).

For further information about GTBS and to see a full list of accredited organisations please visit www.green-business.co.uk

Local Biodiversity

Nearby Balmedie and Donmouth Nature Reserve are locations which demonstrate significant biodiversity. Balmedie is a beach and dune system north of the city of Aberdeen. The long and wide beach of clean golden sand is bordered by the 5th largest sand dune system in Britain which stretches 14 miles. The dunes are a substantial area of stable grassland where the principal vegetation is marram grass. They support a large array of wildlife and are regarded as a site of special scientific interest.

Donmouth Nature Reserve - Where the River Don meets the sea, beside the A92 a few kilometres north of the city centre, the estuary in the Donmouth LNR gives excellent scope for seeing waders, terns and seabirds. Sandwich, common and Arctic terns fish here in summer, with little and black tern also recorded. Skuas come by in late summer, which is also a good time to watch out for little stint and other passage waders.

Coastal Aberdeenshire has recorded more than 225 species of birds while the nearby Forvie nature reserve is home to the largest colony of eider ducks in the UK. Schools of dolphins and porpoises can often be spotted from the coast which is also home to seals.

Aberdeen Cycle Map

The Aberdeen Cycle Map was updated in 2005. It shows existing cycle facilities such as cycle lanes, as well as cycle shops, places to lock bikes, recommended quiet routes and recreational routes around the City. The map is available in The Point, Broad Street, Aberdeen, City libraries and most public Council buildings. On street cycle parking facilities have been provided throughout the City.

Click here to view Aberdeen Cycle Map

Cycles available for hire from;

Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative, 458-464 George Street, 01224 632994

Aberdeen Cycle Centre, 188 King St, 01224 644542