LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
CRATHES CASTLE
Fairytale-like turrets and superb painted ceilings are just
two of the exciting features at this most picturesque castle.The
building of the castle (shown above) began in 1553 and took
forty years to complete. Just over 300 years later, the Burnett's
created eight superb gardens which now provide a riot of colour
throughout the summer. Exhibition and displays, licensed restaurant,
shop and plant sales area, nature trail and playground.
Opening Times: 1st April - 31 October, daily 1100 - 1730 (last
admission 1645). Other times by arrangement. Garden and grounds,
all year, daily 0930-sunset.
BALMORAL CASTLE
Balmoral Castle is Her Majesty The Queen's highland holiday
home. Balmoral can be found just off the A93 between Ballater
and Braemar. During certain times of the year, it is open to
the public offering exhibitions, gardens, cafetaria, souvenir
shops, pony trekking and pony cart rides.
Open: 1st May -31st July, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF QUEEN VICTORIA...
When John Begg established his distillery in 1845, he could
hardly have found a more beautiful or auspicious setting. The
crystal streams of the Lochnagar mountain above gave him clear,
sweet water. The fall of the Dee valley below provided his golden
barley grain.
Importantly, too, the Royal Palace of Balmoral lay but a step away down the road. At John Begg's invitation Queen Victoria visited her local distillery bringing Prince Albert and her two princely sons. The Queen and Prince Albert tasted the fine malt whisky, which found a very royal approval.
Tiny though the distillery is, you and your family will find it well worth a visit. Its intimate size allows you to follow clearly the age-old process whereby highland water and malted barley are transformed into one of the world's most sought after spirits.
... AND DISCOVER THE MYSTERIES OF ROYAL LOCHNAGAR ...
a tour of discovery that is as educational as it is enjoyable.
Through the fragrant mash house to the vast fermentation vessles
and on into the impressive still house, where the elegant copper
stills gleam brightly - then finally, into the brass spirit
safe where you can see the new, young spirit, still in its raw
state, flowing from the stills... ... throughout we will guide
and inform you. Finally, join us in the old malt kiln next to
hundreds of oaken casks in which the spirit lies maturing, to
taste the fruits of our labours in a glass of Royal Lochnagar
Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky. It is a day that you will
remember, with special exhibitions, a fine, new Visitors's centre,
a special exhibition of Queen Victoria's visit, an illicit still
hidden away in a cave and the opportunity to relax in our coffee
shop or browse in the gift shop, all set in the natural outstanding
beauty of Royal Deeside.
Loyal Lochnagar, Crathie, Deeside Telephone: 013397 42273
GLOVER HOUSE
Glover House in Aberdeen was the home of Thomas Blake Glover,
The Scottish Samurai, who was one of the founders of Mitsubishi
Heavy Industries Ltd in Nagasaki, Japan. The house Thomas built
for his parents, was given by Mitsubishi in 1997 to the Thomas
Blake Glover Trust and has been restored to its former Victorian
splendour with many original details and features. Glover House
is located in the Bridge of Don, in Aberdeen.
Opening Times
The house is open to visitors by appointment.
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TREASURES IN ABERDEEN
MARISCHAL MUSEUM
This impressive structure is the second largest granite building
in the world.The museum was founded in 1786, with material that
has been donated by generations of friends and graduates of
the University. The collections range from Egyptian and Classical
antiquities, non-Western ethnography and Scottish prehistory
and rank alongside the largest in the world. Discover the North-east;
discover the world! Marischal Museum is located in Marischal
College in the centre of Aberdeen. As the Museum is on the first
floor, disabled access is restricted.
Opening Times The museum is free and open throughout the
year. Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm Sundays 2pm - 5pm
Visit:
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/marischalmuseum/
ST MACHAR'S CATHEDRAL
St Machar's Cathedral is a fortified twin spired Cathedral with
Celtic origins. There has been a church on the site since circa
580 AD when, according to legend, Machar, a companion of St
Columba, founded a church here. St Machar's is a working church,
open every day of the year for visitors, schools and groups.
St Machar's Cathedral is located in Old Aberdeen.
Opening Times Open 9am - 5pm for visitors and private prayer.
Services at 11am and 6pm every Sunday.
Visit: http://www.stmachar.com/
GORDON HIGHLANDERS MUSEUM
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is a vibrant military museum located
in the heart of Aberdeen and is home to the regimental treasures
of the world-famous Gordon Highlanders! At The Gordon Highlanders
Museum, we are committed to preserving and sharing the legacy
of the world-famous Gordon Highlanders for future generations.
Based in the heart of north-east Scotland, in the beautiful
former home of prominent Scottish artist, Sir George Reid, the
Museum is constantly evolving. We aim to provide a wide range
of unique experiences for all of our visitors.
The Gordon Highlanders Museum is an independent self-financed museum, governed by a charitable trust. The Gordon Highlanders is one of the great names in Scottish history and one of the most celebrated regiments of the British Army. Renowned as a courageous fighting force with an exceptional reputation for good conduct, professionalism and steadfastness, the legacy of The Gordon Highlanders lives on through the current serving soldiers of The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
