Stewart & Linda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The cabin is 200 yards from this beach. A must visit during your trip.
There are hundreds of seals, keep an eye open for the pups which are born in the depths of winter.
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Newburgh Seal Beach
The cabin is 200 yards from this beach. A must visit during your trip.
There are hundreds of seals, keep an eye open for the pups which are born in the depths of winter.
Gorgeous safe beach perfect for children. Think Cornwall with a lot less people.
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Collieston
Gorgeous safe beach perfect for children. Think Cornwall with a lot less people.
Glorious beach walk taking in estuary wildlife, remote dunescapes and an old historic inundated ruined church. The detour to lovely Hackley Bay should not be missed.
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Forvie National Nature Reserve (Waterside car park)
Glorious beach walk taking in estuary wildlife, remote dunescapes and an old historic inundated ruined church. The detour to lovely Hackley Bay should not be missed.
Lovely stately home with great play park facilities in the extensive grounds.
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Haddo House
Lovely stately home with great play park facilities in the extensive grounds.
Spectacular cliff top walking. Not for the faint hearted or those with a fear of heights. The sea’s power in a rough day can be truly awesome
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Bullers of Buchan
Spectacular cliff top walking. Not for the faint hearted or those with a fear of heights. The sea’s power in a rough day can be truly awesome
Fascinating insight into the intricacies of keeping navigation safe. Great history but also a demonstration as to how this essential service remains current.
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Museum Of Scottish Lighthouses
Stevenson RoadFascinating insight into the intricacies of keeping navigation safe. Great history but also a demonstration as to how this essential service remains current.
Truly chilling. Very atmospheric, interesting to go but you’ll never be happier to be able to walk back out after your visit. Must’ve been a very scary place in it’s day. Scotland’s Alcatraz.
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Peterheadin vankilamuseo
South RoadTruly chilling. Very atmospheric, interesting to go but you’ll never be happier to be able to walk back out after your visit. Must’ve been a very scary place in it’s day. Scotland’s Alcatraz.
Really atmospheric and off the beaten track. Stonehenge in miniature. You’re free to wander and ponder right around the stones.
Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle
Really atmospheric and off the beaten track. Stonehenge in miniature. You’re free to wander and ponder right around the stones.
It's true, you do have a very high chance of spotting dolphins here. They love to hunt at the mouth of the river Dee and often play with the boats entering or leaving the harbour.
Greyhope Bay Centre
It's true, you do have a very high chance of spotting dolphins here. They love to hunt at the mouth of the river Dee and often play with the boats entering or leaving the harbour.
Food scene
Just a short walk towards the beach and up the hill, you will find The View, the restaurant at Newburgh Golf Club. Panoramic views over the coastline and great food make for a great evening. Non members welcome.
The View Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Just a short walk towards the beach and up the hill, you will find The View, the restaurant at Newburgh Golf Club. Panoramic views over the coastline and great food make for a great evening. Non members welcome.
Newburgh Inn
Main StreetGood, wholesome, inexpensive pub food. Literally on your doorstep
Inexpensive freshly cooked to order fish and chips. An ideal way to learn why the Scots consider the humble Haddock to be the king of fish.
Balmedie Fish & Chip Shop
Inexpensive freshly cooked to order fish and chips. An ideal way to learn why the Scots consider the humble Haddock to be the king of fish.
If you’re looking for a quick, quintessentially Scottish trip, this could fit the bill.
The closest distillery to the cabin.
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Glen Garioch Distillery
Distillery RoadIf you’re looking for a quick, quintessentially Scottish trip, this could fit the bill.
The closest distillery to the cabin.
If you’re partial to an Indian takeaway the Nazma is highly recommended. Not the cheapest but the food is lovely with carefully crafted fresh spices.
Nazma Restaurant
19 Station RoadIf you’re partial to an Indian takeaway the Nazma is highly recommended. Not the cheapest but the food is lovely with carefully crafted fresh spices.
Lovely local cafe. Tends to be busy but worth making the effort.
The food is lovely.
Trellis Coffee Shop
50 Main StLovely local cafe. Tends to be busy but worth making the effort.
The food is lovely.
Edgy pub grub with an interesting tour to boot. Food's great if you've a taste for spicy seasoning but it's not cheap.
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BrewDog DogTap
Edgy pub grub with an interesting tour to boot. Food's great if you've a taste for spicy seasoning but it's not cheap.
Recently refurbished after a long lay off and a very welcome addition the the NE food scene. Fine dining within an easy stroll from the cabin
The Udny Arms Hotel
Recently refurbished after a long lay off and a very welcome addition the the NE food scene. Fine dining within an easy stroll from the cabin
Sport & Leisure
Golf Club
Well maintained local golf club right on your very doorstep.
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Newburgh On Ythan Golf Club
Beach RoadWell maintained local golf club right on your very doorstep.
Accessible hill walk suitable even for those of only moderate fitness.
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Bennachie
Accessible hill walk suitable even for those of only moderate fitness.
It’s not val d’isere but on a calm mid week day with few crowds it’s hard to fault.
Be aware it’s mainly drag lifts so not one for complete novices.
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Glenshee Ski Centre
Old Military RoadIt’s not val d’isere but on a calm mid week day with few crowds it’s hard to fault.
Be aware it’s mainly drag lifts so not one for complete novices.
Championship standard golf with phenomenal views. Home to the Scottish Open championship in 2022.
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Cruden Bay Golf Club
Aulton RoadChampionship standard golf with phenomenal views. Home to the Scottish Open championship in 2022.
Great location for outdoor pursuits. The go kart track is a miniature replica of Silverstone.
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Lochter Activity Centre
Great location for outdoor pursuits. The go kart track is a miniature replica of Silverstone.
If you're not afraid of the cold east coast Scotland often gives great waves and these guys provide a good introduction
Scot Surf
If you're not afraid of the cold east coast Scotland often gives great waves and these guys provide a good introduction
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Public Transport
Tern Cabin is located off the main coast road from Aberdeen to Peterhead. The X63 bus service stops 100m from the cabin.
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Weather Awareness
NE Scotland is beautiful but often windy. It's wise to take warm weather clothing. If swimming's your thing there are many beautiful beaches but a wetsuit is advised for any who are not of the ultra brave persuasion.
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Doric
Aberdeenshire is a redoubt of the doric dialect. Some useful pointers:
Fit Like? - How are you?
Nae bad - Normal response (actually a very high form of praise in the doric) :)
Louns - Boys
Quines - Girls
There's also a wide repertoire of local names which usually bear very little likeness to their name as stated in common everyday Engilsh.
Gamrie - Gardenstown, beautiful hillside village about 45 minutes drive.
The Broch - Fraserburgh