Linda’s guidebook for Sandhaven and Fraserburgh
Sightseeing
place to visit and places to eat
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kinnaird-head-castle-lighthouse-and-the-museum-of-scottish-lighthouses/
Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and Museum
Castle Terracehttps://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/kinnaird-head-castle-lighthouse-and-the-museum-of-scottish-lighthouses/
Fraserburgh beach
South Harbour Roadaward winning golden sand beach
Inverallochy
Historic Fishing village
Formatine and Buchan Way is an old railway line that goes throughout Aberdeenshire to Aberdeen. Mile of bike or walking trails that meander though beautiful countryside.
Formartine Buchan Way Bridge
Formatine and Buchan Way is an old railway line that goes throughout Aberdeenshire to Aberdeen. Mile of bike or walking trails that meander though beautiful countryside.
Strichen Stone Circle
57 5804°N 2Stone circle overlooking countryside
Gardenstown
Historic Fishing Village
Rosehearty Harbour
3 Shore St
Water of Philorth
Locals walk along the river to the sea.
While the castle is private and cannot be accessed the walk through Philorth wood estate is peaceful and beautiful
Cairnbulg Castle
While the castle is private and cannot be accessed the walk through Philorth wood estate is peaceful and beautiful
Rattray
Secluded beach with stunning Lighthouse
Nature reserve and bird sanctuaryhttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/rspb-scotland-loch-of-strathbeg-nature-reserve-p1534761
6 locals recommend
Loch of Strathbeg
Nature reserve and bird sanctuaryhttps://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/rspb-scotland-loch-of-strathbeg-nature-reserve-p1534761
Saint Combs
Fishing Village, beach, historical graveyard, and the best ice cream at Maggsies
Memsie Round Cairn
One of a kind Pictish Cairn
Rathen
Rathen Country Village and historic church
half hour drive to country historical park with walks, and restaurant
16 locals recommend
Aden Country Park
Station Roadhalf hour drive to country historical park with walks, and restaurant
Museum Of Scottish Lighthouses
Stevenson Road
Fraserburgh Harbour
Variety of boats and daily harbour activities
Amazing historic statue as you enter the town. Across the street is the memorial garden http://gordonhighlanders.carolynmorrisey.com/Fraserburgh.htm
War Memorial
Amazing historic statue as you enter the town. Across the street is the memorial garden http://gordonhighlanders.carolynmorrisey.com/Fraserburgh.htm
Cairness
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairness_House
Slains Castle
A975The inspiration for Bramstokers Dracula
Haddo House
Queen Victoria Aberdeenshire holiday home
Pitfour Lake
Beautiful walk and picnic area in the countryside
Fyvie Castle
Amazing castle in gergious wooded walks
Duff House
Historic home just up the coast
Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life
great day out in the country
Delgatie Castle
Historic country home
Netherdale House
Day trip to stately home
Craigston Castle
Historic home in country
Drive down the single track road by the sea cliff to this excluded private beach https://www.daysoutscotland.com/aberdeen-aberdeenshire-and-moray/beaches/listing/new-aberdour-beach
Aberdour Beach
Drive down the single track road by the sea cliff to this excluded private beach https://www.daysoutscotland.com/aberdeen-aberdeenshire-and-moray/beaches/listing/new-aberdour-beach
Gorgeous village squeezed between sea and the cliffs. The movie local hero was filmed here in the 1990's. Pennan Inn has great bar lunches
20 locals recommend
Pennan
Gorgeous village squeezed between sea and the cliffs. The movie local hero was filmed here in the 1990's. Pennan Inn has great bar lunches
Mormond Hill, the highest point in, the area overlooking the ocean, has unique stone White Horse and a White Stag on the sides of the hill
Mormond Hill
Mormond Hill, the highest point in, the area overlooking the ocean, has unique stone White Horse and a White Stag on the sides of the hill
Strichen Stone Circle
57 5804°N 2one of the many ancient Pict stone circle in NE Scotland
City/town information
Dufftown
The gateway to the whiskey trail
Cullen
Fishing village and beach and famous arch railway bridge
Banff
Seaside town. Historic stately home of Duff House
Beautiful county Town, start of the whisky trail. Historic railway and church.
9 locals recommend
Keith
Beautiful county Town, start of the whisky trail. Historic railway and church.
Portsoy
Historic harbour and where the TV serial Peeky Blinders was filmed
Buckie
Beautiful Buckie with neighbouring fishing villages
Mintlaw
Country Village on Aberdeen road. Aden County Park, Pitfour lake and station hotel for lunch
Gateway to the highlands. Braemer in royal Deeside host the highland games and is close to Balmore castle, Scottish home of the Royal family
30 locals recommend
Braemar
Gateway to the highlands. Braemer in royal Deeside host the highland games and is close to Balmore castle, Scottish home of the Royal family
Strichen
Country Village, historic architecture, local pub
Historic buildings and statues, award winning beach, harbour, nature walks, and lesuire activities
Fraserburgh
Historic buildings and statues, award winning beach, harbour, nature walks, and lesuire activities
Food scene
Findlay's Fish Bar & Diner
Saltoun PlaceBest fish and chips in town
Glover & Co
80 Broad StGreat Fish and Chips
Punjabi Kitchen Tandoori Indian Takeaway,
36 Union GroveBest Indian food in Fraserburgh
Bicocchis
1 College BoundsBest Ice cream ever
Nooks & Crannies
Cross StreetAward winning tea shop
Ban Car Hotel
Great meal in county setting
Heath Hill Hotel
Great meal for great value. Lounge bar
Dunes Golf Centre
Philorth LinksCoffee shop and restaurant by the golf course
Fraserburgh beach
South Harbour RoadBEACH CAFE
Mrs Whyte's
6 High Streetcute little tea room
The Davron Hotel
8-10 The SquareGreat family restaurant with outside seating area
The Saltoun Inn
Saltoun SquareNow a Witherspoons. local hang out and good price food and drinks
Strichen Lodge Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Leisure activities
Fraserburgh Golf Club
Philorth linksOne of the first golf course in Scotland, A hidden treasure for golfers
Fraserburgh Running Track
3 Maconochie RdGreat new track for runners
Fraserburgh Community & Sports Centre
Maconochie PlaceSwimming pool , yoga classes and other activities
Indoor lawn bowling, 10 pin bowling, events bar and Links family restaurant.
Fraserburgh Leisure Centre
Indoor lawn bowling, 10 pin bowling, events bar and Links family restaurant.
Shopping
Maitland's Furniture and Homestore
23 Cross Streetthe best of the best for your home.
Your Choice
33 Broad Streetfor the fashionista
Strichen Antiques & Curios
52 High Street