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Scottish Eastern Highlands
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The Aberdeen area is
the gateway to Royal Deeside.
This attractive area gained its fame through association with the royal family and their
holiday home at Balmoral. However, there is plenty more to enjoy along the valley of the
River Dee, including walking, climbing and nature interest as well as castles and
distilleries. The coastline boasts long empty beaches and awesome cliffs and rocks.
During the Wars of Scottish
Independence, Aberdeen was under English rule, so Robert the Bruce
laid siege to Aberdeen Castle before destroying it in 1308 followed
by the massacring of the English garrison and the retaking of
Aberdeen for the townspeople. The city was burned by Edward III of
England in 1336, but was rebuilt and extended, and called New
Aberdeen. The city was strongly fortified to prevent attacks by
neighbouring lords, but the gates were removed by 1770. During the
Wars of the Three Kingdoms of 1644-1647 the city was impartially
plundered by both sides. In 1644, it was taken and ransacked by
Royalist troops after the Battle of Aberdeen. In 1647 an outbreak of
bubonic plague killed a quarter of the population. |
Accommodation In This Area
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Aberdeen,
Speedbird Inn,
Nearest budget hotel to Aberdeen Airport with car parking |
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Aviemore,
Lairig Ghru,
self
catering
detached property set on a private housing estate just 1 mile from Aviemorecentre.
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Aviemore,
Craigmore Lodge, self catering 5
bedrooms, space to sleep 12 people, superb base for the National
Park. |
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Blairgowrie,
Glenshieling House &
Lodge,
a peaceful haven in a beautiful location |
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Banff,
Elisabeth Cottage,
self catering
semi detached cottage, can sleep five people in three
bedrooms. |
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Grantown-On-Spey,
No. 6 Gordon Hall,
self catering first floor apartment is located in a large
Victorian property. |
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Grantown-On-Spey,
Glengynack Cottage,
self catering ideal for large families or a group of friends |
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Grantown on Spey,
Self Catering
Apartment, self
contained & conveniently located |
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Kirriemuir,
Nantusi Cottage,
self catering 17th Century stone-built properties renovated to a
high quality. |
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Kirriemuir,
Kamba Cottage,
self catering. Able
to sleep six people in one double, one single and one family
room. |
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Kingussie,
Hillside East,
self
catering traditional stone built terraced house in bustling
town. |
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Kingussie,
Glendarroch Cottage,
self catering
bright and welcoming detached cottage, located close to golf course. |
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Laggan,
Creag-Na-Sanais,
self catering,
This peaceful, detached property located in the grounds of a
farm. |
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Laggan, The
Laggan Drey,
self catering timber cottage which is built on stilts sleeps 6
people. |
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Nairn,
Caskieben Cottage,
self catering. This lovely home-from-home has been well
refurbished and decorated. |
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Newtonmore,
The Lea Rig, self catering, 2 double bedrooms,
2 single bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen & dining room |
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Newtonmore,
Signal Box Cottage, self catering. Something a
bit special! Newly built in 2004 in the form of a signal box. |
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Portknockie,
Keltie,
self
catering
traditional semi detached former fisherman's cottage three minute walkto
beaches. |
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Portessie,
Braehead Croft,
self catering has been renovated with all mod cons, glorious views of the rugged
landscapes.
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Services & Attractions In
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