Tourist Trails

In addition to the castle and whisky trails, Aberdeen and Grampian offer coastal, stone circle and victorian heritage trails.

Coastal Trail - The trail takes in over 165 miles of unspoilt coastline and will take the tourist on a stunning journey featuring some of the North East of Scotland’s most breathtaking sights. Starting at St Cyrus and following the coastline all the way to Findhorn, the trail visits some of the small coastal communities of the North East as well as craggy clifftops, secret coves, sandy beaches, secluded harbours and bays and a whole range of tourist attractions such as museums and visitor centres. For more information visit www.aberdeen-grampian.com 
  
Stone Circle Trail - The North East of Scotland has an impressive history and heritage and this can be seen in the many stone circles, standing stones, Pictish ruins and centuries old cairns. Scotland’s colourful past is recorded in these amazing sites that have been linked to the Bronze age, Romans, Picts, Grampian’s early agriculture as well as showing ancient forts, burial grounds and religious buildings. Acting as a starting point for the Trail, the Archeolink is a multi-award winning visitor attraction that takes visitors on a journey from the Mesolithic age to the days of the Roman marches. Featuring indoor and outdoor activities, the Centre has something for everyone and is a great starting point for the Stone Circle Trail. For more information on the Archeolink visit www.archeolink.co.uk. For more information on the Stone Circle Trail visit www.aberdeen-grampian.com. 
   
The Victorian Heritage Trail - The trail takes tourists on a grand tour of Queen Victoria’s favourite sights and locations and features a wide range of attractions that will leave the visitor with a lasting impression of the country and it’s rich history. Taking in two distilleries, the trail also offers impressive castles, ancient kirks, notable bridges and rivers, viewpoints, walks and numerous interesting towns and villages as well as the renowned Cairngorms National Park, where Scotland’s wildlife can be seen in their natural habitat. Whether visiting in the summer, winter or seasons in between, the trail will provide some of the most breathtaking sights and attractions Scotland has to offer. For more information visit  www.aberdeen-grampian.com.