Visiting Aberdeenshire

If you are driving to Aberdeenshire from Edinburgh, take the A90 north towards Aberdeen. Once you reach Aberdeen, take the A96 towards Inverness and you should see signs for Aberdeenshire.

If you are coming from Glasgow, take the M80 north towards Stirling and Perth. Then, take the A9 towards Inverness and continue until you see signs for Aberdeenshire.

If you prefer to take the train, you can catch the ScotRail service from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Aberdeen. From Aberdeen, you can take the Aberdeenshire railway line to various parts of the county.

For a more scenic route, you can also take the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Aberdeen, which is an overnight train and a unique way to experience the Scottish countryside.

Once you're in Aberdeenshire, be sure to explore some of the local landmarks such as the historic Dunnottar Castle, the charming fishing village of Footdee, and the stunning Royal Deeside.

The closest airport to Aberdeenshire is Aberdeen International Airport. It's only about 7 miles away from the city centre, so you can get there pretty quickly. If you're driving, you can take the A96 from the airport and it'll take you straight into Aberdeen. If you're taking public transport, there are a couple of bus options. The number 727 bus runs from the airport into the city, and the journey takes around 30 minutes. Alternatively, you could take a taxi or hire a car from the airport.