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There’s plenty of space beneath Kirkhill’s trees for walking, running, cycling and horse riding. This working forest has a mountain bike fun park too, where you can practise your technical skills. There are great views all round from the Tappie Tower, a Victorian folly. See if you can spot the Mither Tap – the hill at Bennachie forest away to the north.

The distinctive shape of the hill called Bennachie is a landmark that’s meant ‘home’ for thousands of years. People have lived in a fort carved into the hill top, and in radical farming settlements on its slopes. They’ve quarried its stone to build houses, and spun yarns about devils and giants who built its tracks or threw its giant boulders in fits of anger. Bennachie Visitor Centre is the perfect place to start exploring this much-loved hill and the forests that surround it. Trails vary from a gentle route though the woodland to demanding treks in open country, and in the visitor centre you can find out all about Bennachie’s history and wildlife.

Just 20 minutes north of Aberdeen, you find yourself at a wonderful sandy beach and home of an extensive sand dune system at the mouth of the Ythan River. Forvie National Nature Reserve is just 1 mile from Newburgh and is well worth a visit being home to eider ducks, diving terns and oyster catchers. A must see is the 400 strong colony of seals at the mouth of Ythan River.

P&J Live is the largest event complex in the North of Scotland, boasting world-class conference and exhibition facilities for organisers and delegates across the globe, all sustainably powered by local, renewable energy sources. The event complex also comprises two on site hotels including the adjoining 4-star Hilton with 200 bedrooms and, the Aloft Hotel with 150 bedrooms. With unrivalled public transport connections, the venue is located right next to Aberdeen International Airport - the UK's most connected regional airport, a few short minutes from the city's western peripheral route, and in prime position for rail links between Aberdeen and the North of Scotland.

Take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful stretch of Aberdeen Beach. Renowned for receiving the Resort Seaside Award in 2013, Aberdeen Beach can be found by visitors a short distance from Aberdeen city centre. Aberdeen Beach has been recognised for its popular recreational and sports area and attracts many visitors throughout the year. You can access the Beach Leisure Centre, Linx Ice Area, a range of cafes, restaurants and a family fun fair. There is also a cinema, retail park and a fitness gym.

One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and its most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797. Shielded from the world’s prying eyes, deep in the fertile ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, and only ever produced in small, precious batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed, but warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt, non chill-filtered as nature intended, with a wholesome maltiness, honeyed sweetness and delicious creamy texture to savour.

Share this article: In addition to its main duty of hosting home matches for Aberdeen FC, it has been the venue for a number of Scottish International matches and occasional games of rugby. It can also be used for concerts, with Rod Stewart playing there most recently. Away from the playing surface, there a number of conference and dining facilities located within the stadium, and a Club Shop.