Set amongst the magnificent scenery of Royal Deeside, in the shadows of Lochnagar, is the Balmoral Estate. The estate extends to just over 50,000 acres...

When you come to this museum you will find a massive array of interesting exhibits which are related to those musical and Scottish traditions....

Crathes Castle, built in the second half of the 16th century, is a superb example of a tower house of the period. Some of the...

The Grampian Transport Museum is filled with fascinating examples of pieces of private and public transport that have been used in this area for the...

In this two-storey house J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) was born. The upper floor is furnished, as it may have been when Barrie lived there. The adjacent...

This museum is located in the wonderful countryside of Angus in Northern Scotland and offers a fascinating insight into the region and its people....

Aviemore is the most popular gateway to the Cairngorms National Park which comprises the largest mountain massif in Britain. From the Highland town the great...

The keep of Drum Castle is one of the three oldest tower houses surviving in Scotland. It was the work of Richard Cementarius, first Provost...

Edzell Castle was deliberately built to be a stylish and opulent property that openly demonstrated the great wealth of the Lindsay family who owned it....

Dufftown Museum explores the long and rich history of this community and the people that have lived in it for many hundreds of years....

Greta Michie set up this original folk museum and retreat in 1954, and in 2004 the local authority bought the property for around eight hundred...

Glen Einich is one of several huge glacially carved troughs in the Cairngorms National Park. It leads to Loch Einich in a dramatic setting beneath...

Since 1824 the wild and remote setting of Glenlivet has been the home of the single malt that inspired a region. From this beautiful glen...

Leith Hall is a typical Scottish laird’s residence brimming with family treasures, set in 286 acres of scenic estate. 6 acres of wonderful gardens overlook...

Spectacular ruined fortress which used to be the seat of the Earl of Marischal of Scotland. Come and explore one of the most historic castles...

The present castle took its shape in the latter stages of the 16th Century, and what that we see today is probably the result of...

The Meffan was built in 1898 as a bequest from the daughter of Provost Meffan. Originally the library and museum of the town, the...

The Cairngorm Reindeer Centre is a unique experience. Join the reindeer herder out onto the hillside where the reindeer graze in their natural environment. These...

Brechin Castle Centre is a friendly and relaxing place to visit - whatever the season, whatever the weather. Here you will find a superb shopping...

This exclusive, fascinating and in-depth tour of the distillery allows visitors plenty of time to enjoy a memorable experience. Relaxed and informal, you have the...

Life in this area of Scotland is very rural and has been shaped by the beautiful land on which it stands. This interesting museum...

Discover Scotland’s Pre-historic past from Stone Age to Iron Age, featuring both indoor and outdoor displays including a spectacular film show, myths and legends gallery,...

Learn about the rich and interesting history of this area and explore the way that the community has been closely linked to the textiles industry...

Huntly Castle is noted for its splendid architecture and served as a baronial residence for five centuries. The location is a splendid one, sited...

Located in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, the Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre has information on some of the rich natural wonders of the surrounding Caledonian...

The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s prized four long-distance paths which stretches 135km from Buckie, on the Morayshire coast, to Aviemore in the Cairngorms...

This collection was founded on the principles that the true value of a museum is to give awareness of the roots of society, and to...

The House of Dun is a Georgian house overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord Dun....

This museum examines the history of the local area, and is noted for carrying a particularly impressive range of archaeological finds. There are many...

Benholm Mill is a fully restored working water-powered meal mill. It is located close to the ancient woodland area of Johnshaven, in the farmlands...

Montrose airfield was the first operational airfield in Britain, setup by No. 2 Squadron, RFC in 1913. The centre is situated by the old airfield...

This museum is dedicated to the famous clan that have been an important part of the Highland community for a great many centuries. The...

This award-winning forest theme park will be a surefire bet with all the family. Set among a pine forest by the pretty Highland village of...

This museum was opened in 1842 after the Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society outgrew its original lodgings, and wanted to consolidate their collection in...

This building was the great 20th Century artist and sculptor's studio from 1934 to 1951. It has hardly changed in character or content since...

Carrbridge boasts a fine narrow-arched stone bridge which was built in 1717 by Brigadier-General Sir Alexander Grant of Grant to provide passage for foot passengers,...

On 27 July 1689, the Pass of Killiecrankie echoed with the sound of battle cries and gunfire when a Jacobite army led by ’Bonne Dundee’...

No family day out in Pitlochry is complete without a visit to the Children’s Amusement Park. We have a pirate ship, cups & saucers, magic...

Pitlochry is famous for its hydro-electric dam and salmon ladder. The ladder was specially constructed to enable salmon to by-pass the dam and make their...

Pitlochry Dam was constructed between 1947 and 1951, creating a man-made loch as well as a breeding site for greylag geese. This loch was...