The North East of
Scotland beholds a rich variety of scenery, the diverse coastline incorporates splendid beaches, caves and coves and enchanting coastal fishing towns and villages.
The fertile agricultural lands and fantastic mountains, rivers and forests, shield the varied inland settlements, each individual unique in their own right. All this attracts a rich diversity of wildlife, from the golden eagle and migratory birds to dolphins, deer and wild cat.
This area has attracted poets, writers, painters and film makers and has given inspiration to many, including Bram Stokers "Dracula" and Shakespeare's "MacBeth".
Steeped in
history, the area has a lot to offer, including
places of interest, a
cathedral,
castles,
distilleries, places of
worship are abundant.
This land made and broke kings of
Scotland, and has suffered some of the largest Viking and Saxon invasions.
Choose from the
Malt Whisky Trail, including some of the more famous
Scotch Whiskies, the
Castle Trail, Coastal Trail, Victorian Heritage Trail and Pictish Trail.
Sports and activities in the area couldn't be more comprehensive; choose from fishing on some of the most famous rivers,
golfing on courses that incorporate rivers, sea, mountains and glens, horse riding, skiing,
walking, cycling, water sports and many, many more.
Scotland (AA Road Map Britain S.)
From the experts at the AA this updated road map is all you need for motoring around Scotland. The maps combine clear design and more road detail with an easy to read scale to ensure that you never lose your way. There are also fifteen town plans on the reverse of each map plus an easy to read place-name index. The maps are folded to a handy slim line format and are contained in a durable encapsulated card cover, offering great value for this price.
