Aberdeen - Surroundings

The remains of Iron Age fortifications with ramparts and ditches are situated about 5mi/8km northwest of Brechin.

This modern woodland garden possesses many varieties of trees. Trails lead around the garden in which, besides the richness of the trees, a notable number of Himalayan plants are to be found.

Aberdeen's airport serves all the main regional airports in Britain and lies 6mi/9.6km northwest of the city in Dyce.

Fettercairn is located 12.5mi/20km southwest of Stonehaven.

The center offers numerous unique rides along local forest trails and nearby beaches. Hayfield also offers lessons in Western riding, polo, show jumping, dressage and eventing. The center is approved by the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland, the Association of British Riding Schools and the British Horse Society.

About 13mi/20.8km north of the River Ythan estuary lies the fishing village of Newburgh. A pearl found in one of the local mussels was incorporated into the Scottish crown.

The fishing port of Stonehaven (pop. 9,300) some 15mi/24km south of Aberdeen on the border between the Highlands and Lowlands is a popular holiday resort that can offer some fine cliff walks. Sea angling is another popular pastime among locals and holiday makers alike.