| If beautiful countryside and stunning coastal walks are | | | | area and discover a host of ruined castles and |
| part of your idea of a romantic getaway, then you are | | | | fortresses on the clifftops. They may not be as |
| likely to find that Aberdeenshire is the perfect | | | | luxurious as the Scottish mansions you are staying in |
| destination for a break with your other half. | | | | anymore, but it doesn't take a lot of imagination to |
| The scenery along the coastline is some of the most | | | | realise the kind of imposing splendour Dunnottar Castle |
| spectacular to be found anywhere in the UK and there | | | | and New Slains Castle would have possessed in their |
| is a great selection of accommodation to choose from. | | | | heyday. |
| If you want to make it a really special break, why not | | | | Aberdeenshire's North Sea coast is also a great place |
| look into castle rental in Scotland? | | | | to watch wildlife and there are eight nature reserves in |
| Booking yourself into one of the many castles and | | | | the area. If you love animals, there can be few better |
| mansions in Scotland which are available to | | | | ways to spend a day out with your partner than by |
| holidaymakers will ensure your romantic getaway is a | | | | finding a secluded spot by the Moray Firth and |
| luxurious experience. It will also provide you with the | | | | watching the dolphins, seals and seabirds in their natural |
| ideal base to explore the spectacular local area. | | | | habitats. |
| The rugged beauty of the Aberdeenshire coast is the | | | | Once you have enjoyed the natural beauty of the |
| ideal setting for romantic walks, as it has long, sandy | | | | area, you may want to spend a little time in civilisation. |
| beaches, together with craggy clifftops and secluded | | | | Head over to Aberdeen to see the city's mix of |
| bays. Dotted along the coastline are a selection of | | | | contemporary and old architecture and the collection |
| picturesque fishing villages, many of which have cosy | | | | of impressionist paintings at Aberdeen Art Gallery. The |
| pubs, perfect for stopping off for a drink and sampling | | | | Granite City is also home to some excellent |
| some of the famous local seafood. | | | | restaurants, which are the perfect place to round off a |
| Taking a stroll along Aberdeenshire's Coastal Trail will | | | | romantic day out. |
| enable you to find the most spectacular views in the | | | | |