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Aberdeenshire - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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SATROSPHERE
179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
Tel: 01224 640340
E-mail:
info@satrosphere.net
Web: www.satrosphere.net
Open all year, daily 10am - 5pm.
Satrosphere -
Scotland's original hand's on science centre.
Find out about all aspects of science and have
fun while you do it. You can also see one of our
science shows, where a member of Satrosphere's
staff will show you all about Colour, Bubbles
and many more.
Can't keep up with the kids then
why not sit and relax in our Cafe with a cup of
tea/coffee while they tire themselves out. On
your way out why not buy a memento of your visit
or presents for birthdays from our shop.
Speaking of birthdays, you can even have your
party in Satrosphere, where we take all the
hassle out of organising the party, you just
need to bring the kids.
For further details on this attraction in
Aberdeen see our website.
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ARCHAEOLINK PRE-HISTORY PARK
Oyne, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6QP
Tel: 01464 851500
E-mail:
info@archaeolink.co.uk
Web:
www.archaeolink.co.uk
Archaeolink Prehistory Park and Coffee Shop is
open daily 10.00am - 5.00pm from 1st April to
31st October. School visits and group bookings
are still available by appointment out with
these times.
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Discover
Scotland's prehistoric past - from Stone
Age to Iron Age and far beyond -
featuring both indoor and outdoor
displays.
Including a spectacular film show, Myths
& Legends gallery, working Iron Age farm
and Roman marching camp. Archaeolink
provides a unique living history
experience for all groups.
For further information please visit our
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BRAEMAR HIGHLAND HERITAGE
CENTRE
Braemar Mews, Mar Rd, Braemar, Ballater,
Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL
Tel: 013397 41944
International award winning film and exhibition
featuring Braemar Highland Games, Queen
Victoria, Balmoral Castle and the History of
Braemar's beautiful area. Specialist clan
heritage shop.
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Banffshire Maritime
Heritage Association
6 to 8 Duff St, Macduff, Aberdeenshire
2006 summer exhibition will be open
from June to October 1pm to 5pm everday except
Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7pm to 9pm.
2007 summer exhibition will have
similar opening times
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The Story
So Far
The Banffshire
Maritime Heritage Association was
established because there was a
significant interest locally in maritime
heritage.
The first exhibition was held in Banff in
2003 and ran for 10 days. In 2004 the
exhibition was held in Macduff and ran
for 6 weeks. In 2005 an exhibition was
planned to be held in Banff but fell
through.
The 2006 and 2007 exhibitions will be
open from July to October a total of 4
months the most ambitious so far.
All the exhibitions have been established
and organised through a committee and a
wonderful group of volunteers. The
ultimate goal of the association is to
have a permanent exhibition in premises
owned by the association. Fund-raising
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During the summer season there will be a variety
of slideshows / videos and films available to
view, these will generally be of the local fishing
heritage, but may also show local attractions such
as the beautiful Banffshire coast.
We will also endeavour to have available visiting
slideshows relating to maritime heritage from
areas out-with Banffshire.
The exhibition includes information and displays
on Fishing heritage & Shipbuilding,
paintings, old photographs, boats and oil-rig
models, stories and poems.
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Pitmedden Furniture Workshop is run by Charles
Sleigh and located in Oldmeldrum Road, Pitmedden,
Aberdeenshire.
It houses a wide selection of antique and second-hand
furniture including tables, chairs, dressers,
sideboards, display cabinets, bedroom furniture,
wardrobes, chests, desks, and bookcases.
You
will also find a large choice of stools, lamps,
mirrors, pictures, wooden garden furniture, ornaments,
collectables, and pottery.
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GRANNIE USED TO HAVE ONE
Sanderling, Longhaven,
Near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB41 0NX.
Tel: 01779 813223.
E-mail:
jacqui@grannieusedto.co.uk
Web:
www.grannieusedto.co.uk
Scottish Antiques set in an
old Granite Scottish stable and steadings nearly
200 years old. Looking out to Sea and Slains
castle where Bram Stoker got his inspiration to
write Dracula. We specialise in Scottish pottery
especially Wemyss pottery, English pottery and
porcelain, Glass, Metalware, Furniture and lots of
unusual items and Curios. All sales are available
via mail order on our website.
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ABERDEEN ANTIQUE AND ART
CENTRE
The Arches, 24 South
College Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6LE
Tel. 01224 575075, Fax.01224 575115
E-mail:
aberdeenantiques@btconnect.com
Web:
www.antiques-atlas.com/aberdeenantiquescentre.html
Open: 10am - 5pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 4pm
Sunday
Situated in a beautifully
restored Railway Arch at "The Arches", 24 South
College Street, Aberdeen, the centre displays a
variety of the highest quality art, jewellery,
porcelain, clocks, silver, china, sporting
memorabilia, collectables & antique furniture from
various local antique businesses.
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MORGAN MCVEIGH'S OF
TILLYMORGAN
Culsalmond, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6UY
Tel: 01464 841399 Fax: 01464 841390
E-mail:
morganmcveighs@btconnect.com
Web:
www.morganmcveighs.com
Out of town shopping.
Attractive gifts, speciality foods, books,
prints, cards, clothing and cafe/restaurant. Disabled access.
Open 7 days a week. 12 miles north of Inverurie on
the A96.
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In the Speyside
village of Fochabers is the . home
of Baxters Food Group. In 1868
George Baxter, borrowed £100 from an uncle
and other relatives, and opened a small
grocery shop in the village. George's
wife, Margaret, started making jams and
jellies in the back of the shop. Once her
jams had found their way to Gordon Castle,
their superb quality ensured that they
swiftly became popular with the Duke's
friends up and down the land. Thus the
Baxter reputation began to spread.
With plentiful
local supplies of carrots, turnips, leeks,
potatoes, raspberries, strawberries,
redcurrants and blackcurrants, meat, fish
and game, it is not surprising that they
diversified further into the production of
soups, preserves, condiments, pour over
sauces, fruit specialties and a wide range
of other fine quality food products.
The visitor centre
has a variety of shops selling gifts,
clothing, kitchenware as well as Baxters
own products. Frequent video presentations
provide information on the history of this
internationally known business, which is
now in the hands of the 4th generation of
the family, together
with demonstrations and samplings.
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BAXTERS FOOD GROUP
Fochabers, IV32 7LD
Tel: +44 (0) 1343 820393
Fax: +44 (0) 1343 820286
E-mail:
info@baxters.co.uk
Web:
www.baxters.com
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Whinnyfold
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The village of
Whinnyfold, south of Cruden Bay has some
rugged coastal scenery and the seals are
friendly! |
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Bullers of Buchan
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North of Cruden
Bay is the hamlet of Bullers of Buchan.
Take the coastal path from the small car
park, past the traditional fishermen's
cottages perched precariously on the
cliff top, and walk to look down into the
nearby chasm.
Here the roof of a sea cave collapsed
thousands of years ago leaving a deep
hole open at one end to the sea.
It makes a superbly sheltered home for
seabirds and the noise of their echoing
cries is almost deafening as they fly
back and forth through this natural arch.
North Haven is a short distance further
and provides a pleasant spot for
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BULLERS OF BUCHAN
Above: Natural arch & sea caves
Left: Fishermen's cottages
Below: North Haven beach |
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THE NORTHEAST FALCONRY
VISITOR CENTRE
Broadland Cairnie, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54
4UU
Tel: 01466 760328
E-mail:
info@huntly-falconry.co.uk
Web:
www.huntly-falconry.co.uk
Seasonal opening, please
contact to confirm opening times.
Open all year for tuition by prior arrangement.
Spectacular falcons, owls
and eagles plus regular daily flying
demonstrations at 11am, 12.45pm & 2.30pm. Gift
vouchers available for tuition and falcon
experience days.
Falconry Tuition - A
comprehensive training programme lasting 1-5
days covering all aspects of falconry. Cafe and
gift shop. Schools and group bookings welcome.
Huntly is only 45 minutes drive from Aberdeen
International Airport. For further details see
our website
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