Considering visiting Aberdeenshire in the North East of Scotland for a self catering holiday or short cottage break? Aberdeenshire in Scotland is part of Castle Country and there are a number of interesting historical castles to visit in this part of Scotland. Also in Aberdeenshire are a number of distilleries and the city of Aberdeen which is known as the granite city on account of the stone used in the buildings. Much of the Aberdeenshire countryside is rural with fields and animals grazing. Also in Aberdeenshire are the Grampian mountains. Royal Deeside with Ballater and Balmoral are within Aberdeenshire. If you are seeking a rural retreat then Aberdeenshire could be a good place for you. Also within Aberdeenshire are a number of pretty coastal towns such as Cruden Bay, Whinnyfold and Collieston. Whether you decide to stay on the coast or in the country, Aberdeenshire holds lots of promise when it comes to rural self catering or country cottage breaks.