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The nearby villages of Strichen, Mintlaw, Fetterangus and Longside
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There are forest walks in the White Cow Wood and the Forest of Deer which both border Auchrynie. Drinnies Wood nearby has a stone built Observatory open to the public giving an outstanding view over the local rural landscape. Loudon Wood has one of the bigger Stone Circles in the area but a little tricky to find. Buchan Line Walkway - a long-distance footpath created along line of old Buchan railway. Station yard at Maud has been landscaped and picnic tables provided. Some of Buchan's best scenery; wildlife abounds. |
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Aden Country Park
is a very pleasant day out, it was a favoured holiday retreat for
the late Willie Whitelaw. There are walks along the riverbank
and through the grounds of the former country house. There is also a picnic/barbecue
and play area, a lovely café, and Aberdeenshire's Farming Museum
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There is commercial Fishery at Pitfour Lake (2 miles)
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The Northeast of Scotland has 60 golf courses to cater for almost all abilities. Longside (6 miles) is the nearest to Auchrynie, it is a very pleasant setting and good value at from £10 a round of the 4708 yard 18 hole course which criss-crosses the river Ugie. Other nearby courses include Fraserburgh, Rosehearty, Inverallochy, Peterhead, Turriff, Banff, Macduff, Meldrum House and one not for the faint hearted, Cruden Bay |
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Ultralight flying lessons. Who says we don't cater for all tastes? Flying instruction is available from a small holding about 2 miles away. If lessons or a trial flight are of interest, e-mail for details or visit: www.flyscot.com. |
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Deer Abbey
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Deer Now an enclosed ruin, Deer Abbey was founded in 1218 for the Cistercian
Order. The Abbey fell into disuse but its layout is clear from the remains.
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There are too many castles to know where to begin, see Tourist Information.
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The Northeast of Scotland has a spectacular coast line, ranging from the raged rocky cliffs that are home to a menagerie of sea birds at The Bullers of Buchan, to the 10 mile long sandy beach between Peterhead and St Combs. Fraserburgh beach is a popular spot on a sunny summer day with families, and a Mecca for surfers on more blustery days. There are beaches all along the coast at Banff, Aberdour, Rattray, Scotstown, Cruden Bay and Newburgh. |
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The North-east corner of Scotland is particularly
well known amongst birdwatchers for the breeding colonies of seabirds.
The two most important sites are within easy reach from Auchrynie: The Bullers
of Buchan and Troup Head. Both places are in spring and early
summer home to the ever popular puffin, as well as more common seabirds.
At the Bullers of Buchan you can also see breeding shags, whereas Troup
Head hosts the only Scottish mainland colony of gannets.
While there, also watch for common- and grey seals, and when the sea is calm there’s a chance to spot, dolphins and porpoises as well. RSPB’s Strathbeg Nature Reserve is the largest dune loch in Britian, surrounded by marshes, reedbeds, grassland and dunes. The RSPB maintain a network of scenic footpaths leading to comfortable hides overlooking the reserve all year round. Rattray Head nearby is another good place from which to watch birds during autumn and winter, when migrating birds stay over or pass through. Especially the large flocks of pink-footed geese flying over and feeding on Auchrynie farmland are an impressive sight. Further down the coast is Forvie National Nature Reserve, the fifth largest sand dune system in Britain and one of the least disturbed by people. Managed by Scottish Natural Heritage, it boasts seabird cliffs, colourful moodand, a beautiful stretch of golden sand dune and an estuary teeming with birds, including the largest breeding colony of Eiders in the UK. |
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Here are a few options: The Country Park Inn, Mintlaw. Good pub/restaurant,
fine beer, good food, Sunday lunch carvery value for the family.
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Aberdeen, 35 minutes away is famous for its sparkling granite buildings, Marischal College, ancient University, fishing and North Sea Oil. The city has museums, an art gallery, numerous parks, theatre as well as a huge choice of pubs and nightclubs. Aberdeen is a regular winner of Britain in Bloom trophy. Aberdeen’s 2 mile long beach is easily accessed from our side of the city and behind the beach there is a huge Fun Fair, a multi screen cinema, restaurants and cafes, and indoor sports facilities at the Beach Leisure Centre, including flumes and a children's pool. |
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