Travel Information

Aberdeen Airport motorhome hire in Scotland provides over 30 United Kingdom and abroad destinations, and constitutes the world’s busiest heliports, carrying over 400,000 helicopter passengers to North Sea oil and gas platforms annually. Aberdeen Airport opened in 1934 as Dyce Airport and grew quickly with the discovery of North Sea oil in 1967.

Aberdeen Airport has a single runway with 3 helicopter landing pads. Terminals include operating one terminal for charter flights, four terminals for North Sea helicopter operations and one primary oil company charter flights terminal.

Popular flight locations include Holland, Heathrow, Gatwick and London Stansted.

Aberdeen Airport is merely 7 miles from Aberdeen city centre, the closest railway station is Dyce about 2 miles from the arrivals exit. Local cab firm Comcab perhaps is a more adept choice when journeying into town.

Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum opened in 1885, and has art collections of outstanding examples of Modern Art, and work by the Impressionists and the Scottish Colourists.

Admission is free.

Aberdeen Art Gallery
Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FQ
Scotland

Telephone +44 (0) 1224 523700

Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city’s long relationship with the Sea.

Admission is free.
Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-3pm.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Shiprow
Aberdeen
AB11 5BY
Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 337700

The Zoology Museum houses the fore limbs of a blue whale that had been found dead in the North Sea off Aberdeen on June 27th 1871. Struthers arranged for it to be towed into Peterhead Bay and then dissected it at low tide as it lay among the rocks.

Aberdeen University Zoology Museum

09.00-17.00 Monday-Friday

University of Aberdeen
Zoology Building
Tillydrone Avenue
Aberdeen
AB24 2TZ
Aberdeenshire

Scotland
Parties and Groups should book, in advance, via the Aberdeen University Natural History Centre on 01224 493288

Scotland is widely known for its breathtaking landscapes and Aberdeen Woods are no exception. While touring Scotland in a motorhome why not spend a day exploring the woods?

Aberdeen Woods is made up of 6 separate woods which surround the city so whichever side of town you are visiting from there will be a piece of woodland within easy reach.

Some of the most popular areas of the wood to visit include Tyrebagger Wood, a mature wood with several clearly marked walks with wood sculpture dotted along the way, Countesswells, a small wood with several popular circular walks and a horse trail, and Kirkhill, with a mountain bike fun park for visitors situated only 5km away from the centre of Aberdeen.

Parking is free and dogs are welcome in all areas of the wood.

There are plenty of varied events taking place at the woods throughout the year, from ghost walks to wildlife information talks. Check the Forestry Commission website for details.

Aberdeen Woods
Aberdeen
Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0)1466 794161
Email: liz.wallace@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Aberdeenshire is famous for Aberdeen. Aberdeen is often refered to as the Silver City or The Granite City. Aberdeen is Scotland’s Third largets City. Aberdeen is the chief commercial centre and seaport in the north-east of Scotland.

Relive the story of our famous 1950’s farming past in the beautiful surroundings of Aden Country Park.

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum
Aden Country Park
Mintlaw
Peterhead
AB42 5FQ
Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0) 1771 624 590

21st February- The Buchan Heritage Society Open Night, PeterHead.

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Watch sheepdogs in action at Aboyne sheepdog Trials. If you love to see working dogs, then travel in your motorhome and visit this event while you tour scotland. Check the 'Live It.Visit Scotland ' website for further information.

Aboyne Sheepdog Trials
Ballogie
Aboyne
Aberdeenshire
Scotland

Telephone:01467 642553

Aden Caravan Park

Open April to October 73 pitches, motorhomes and caravans welcome.

Aden Country Park
Mintlaw
Aberdeenshire
AB42 8FQ

Tel: 01771 623460
Fax: 01771 623460

14th. July 2007

Travel in your motorhome to see this Scottish event that includes, Highland Dancing Competitions, Solo Piping, Drumming competition,Tug O War and tossing the Caber. There is also the chance to have a go yourself! Visit their Website for more information.
There will be a variety of distance and novelty races to match the various age groups through out the day.
Braemar Junior Highland Games

Braemar Tourist Information Centre
The Mews
Mar Road
Braemar
Aberdeenshire
Scotland

Telephone: 013397 41600

Open April to October, Motorhomes welcome.

Brownmuir Caravan Park
Fordoun
Laurencekirk
Aberdeenshire
AB30 1SJ

Tel: 01561 320786
Fax: 01561 320786

Dovecot Caravan Park
Northwaterbridge
Laurencekirk
Aberdeenshire
AB30 1QL

Tel: 01674 8840630

Chairs by Chippendale, tapestries, and old masters by artists such as Gainsborough, Sir Henry Raeburn and El Greco are part of the wealth of things to see at Duff House. Tea room exhibitions and amazing grounds add to the experience. Check out their website for opening times and more information.

Duff House
Banff
Aberdeenshire
AB45 3SX
Scotland

Tel 01261 818181

East Bowstrips Caravan Park

40 pitches open April to October, Motorhomes welcome.

East Bowstrips Caravan Park
St. Cyrus
Montrose
Aberdeenshire
DD10 0DE

Tel: 01674 850328
Fax: 01674 850328

Open all year round accepts motorhomes and caravans.
29 tent pitches.

Hillhead Caravan Park
Hillhead
Kintore
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire
AB51 0YX

Tel: 01467 632809
Fax: 01467 633173

Miltonhaven Seaside Caravan Park

40 pitches open April to October, motorhomes and caravans welcome.

St Cyrus
Aberdeenshire
DD10 0DL

Tel: 01674 850413
Fax: 01674 850861

Whilst touring Scotland in a campervan, why not take a trip to Pitmedden Garden. In the summer, Pitmeddon is home to over 40,000 different plant species, providing a stunning array of colour and frangrance. Whilst enjoying a walk around Pitmedden Gardens you will come across an impressive array of topiary, inspiring fountains, an extensive apple orchard and much much more.

Across from the garden is the Museum of Farming Life which dispays an interesting collection of agricultural artifacts. As well as all that there are plenty of woodland walks and picnic spots to provide plenty of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy on a day out.

Pitmedden Garden
Ellon
Aberdeen & Grampian
AB41 7PD
Telephone : 0844 4932177
Fax : 0844 4932178
Ranger Telephone : 01330 844810

Rosehearty Caravan Park

40 pitches open April to October, Motorhomes welcome.

Rosehearty Caravan Park
The Harbour
Rosehearty
Aberdeenshire
AB43 7JQ

Tel: 01346 510041
Fax: 01346 510041

Stonehaven - Queen Elizabeth Caravan Park

Open April to October, motorhomes welcome.
107 pitches.

Queen Elizabeth Park
Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire
AB39 2RD

Tel: 01569 764041
Fax: 01569 764041

Tarland By Deeside Camping And Caravanning Club Site

Open March to October, motorhomes are welcome.

Tarland By Deeside
Tarland By Aboyne
Aberdeenshire
AB34 4UP

Tel: 013398 81388

Saturday, 7th July, 2007
Fettercairn, (or Fetterie as it is affectionately known) is probably one of the most picturesque villages in this area, set as it is about its central square.Worth a visit in its own right. A trip to Fettercairn Show in your motor home is an added attraction in this lovely part of the world. See more about whats on at the show by visiting their website.

The Fettercairn Show
East Bridge End Park
Fettercairn- Holding No. 80/466/8001
(By kind permission of Mrs Robertson)
Aberdeenshire
Scotland

The Invercauld Caravan Club Site

The Motorhome site is on the outskirts of Braemar Village. It makes an ideal centre for walkers and mountain bikers.

The Invercauld Caravan Club Site
Glenshee Road
Braemar
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
AB35 5YQ

Tel: 01339 741373

Turriff Caravan Park

Accepts motorhomes is open April to October.

Turriff Caravan Park
Station Road
Turriff
Aberdeenshire
AB53 4ER

Tel: 01888 562205
Fax: 01888 562205