Local Attractions
Activities abound here, whether you wish to fish the Deveron or try some adventurous North Sea angling while watching dolphins on the Moray coast.
Stroll over some of Scotland’s finest golf courses at Duff House Royal, Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen challenging championship standards or the less formidable Turriff or Tairlair, all in unspoilt settings.
You may wish to explore the character of our coastal villages from Pennan to Portsoy, or visit our renowned architectural heritage and ancient castles of Fyvie Huntly, Duff House and Haddo. Or why not indulge in pure Scottish hospitality by meandering through our Glens - Glenfiddoch, Gelndronnach, Glenlivet where the very best of Scottish barley is turned into the water of life - distilled to perfection for you to taste.
Activities are many and varied in Aberdeenshire from swimming our shores and pools in summer, skiing at the Lecht and Glenshee in winter or calmly gliding over the north-east’s scenic terrain. Turriff also offers a wide choice of sport and leisure. Golf, bowling, swimming, play park, sports centre, horse riding and trekking, tennis, cycling, shooting, fishing and shopping. Aberdeen, locally called the Granite City for the famous architecture is only 45 minutes from the Ardmiddle Mains cottages where the entertainment is endless. From the renowned Duthie park gardens to the culture of theatre, music hall the Beach Esplanade, restaurants and shopping galore.
Coast
Within 15 minutes drive of Ardmiddle Mains cottages you can explore the character of our historic towns and picturesque villages.
Discover the unspoilt craggy cliff tops, smugglers secluded bays, glistening sandy beaches, raging wild seas, unending skies, diverse wildlife and breathtaking panoramic views.
The north-east coastline communities are rich in heritage, Fraserburgh Light House, Portsoy Harbour and Salmon Bothy, the amazing fishing industry at Peterhead, an Artists haven at Crovie and Pennan, spectacular bird life at Forvie Sands, the Bullers of Buchan and Loch of Strathbeg, surfer paradise at Fraserburgh and an abundance of rich seafood.
Fishing
Fishing in Aberdeenshire can be experienced in many different guises - on lochs, estuaries, and fisheries or on the splendid rivers of the Deveron, Ythan, Ugie, Dee and Don.
The local River Deveron rises in the high hills of the Cabrach is renowned for wonderful salmon as well as brown and sea trout. Rainbow, brown and brook trout is in abundance in the well stocked fisheries but if you prefer sea angling the tiny villages and picturesque harbours dotted around the dramatic coastline provide excellent fishing for those on holiday.
Castles
Aberdeenshire is known for Scotland’s most magnificent Castle Trail and Ardmiddle Mains lies in the heart of 13 most unique baronial castles.
Only a short drive takes you to Delgatie Castle or the splendid stately home of Fyvie Castle. The Castle trail draws together the highlights of castellated architecture, rugged ruins, feudal family battles, romantic tales all set in wonderful gardens and grounds to wonder around and admire at your leisure.
Enjoy the interlinking countryside and the delicious home baking in many castle tearooms.