Royal Deeside is a premier outdoor playground for lovers of adventure sports, and boasts several castles and stately homes including Balmoral, a world class whisky distillery, an abundance of scenic walks to suit all levels, many picturesque towns and villages, and is only a short drive from Aberdeen city.

Macbeth

Macbeth was probably the most famous king of Scotland and was made so by William Shakespear in his play by the same name.  Many people are unaware that Lumphanan just around the corner from the cottages was the place that Macbeth had his last and final battle.  It is also his resting place.

Aboyne

Aboyne is the nearest town to the cottages.  In 2010 it was twinned with a French town in south west France called Martignas-sur-Jalle.  This was a very important part in the town’s history.

Clans and Tartans

Few aspects of our history are as colourful – or as bloody – as the Scottish clan system.  Royal Deeside and Aberdeenshire have many clans for example Farquharson, Strachan, Burnett.