Here is a summary of attractions within this local area

Golf Courses Nettle cottages also provide easy access to many other wonderful golf courses; Huntly, Banff, Macduff, Oldmeldrum and Ellon to name but a few.

Equestrian Activities - Aberdeenshire has the largest concentration of horses in Scotland and is the second largest in the UK. With this in mind you can imagine the amount of equestrian activities that are available around Turriff and the surrounding countryside; pony trekking, horse riding, driving and indoor & outdoor equestrian centres to name but a few. Nettle Cottages, by Turriff offers a central access point to a wide variety of these events.

Hill Walking and Climbing - One of the best ways to see any area and take in the splendour of the open countryside is on foot.  From costal walks on the moray firth, to viewing the iron age vitrified forts while hill walking, or just simply enjoy and take in the spectacular views of Aberdeenshire. For the climber the Cairngorms are only an hour and a half's drive from Turriff and offers some of the best climbing and Skiing that Scotland has to offer.

North East Scotland Falconry Centre - Offers an amazing opportunity to spend time with birds of prey.  Enjoy learning basic falconry skills and handling techniques, meeting the birds and gaining an insight into the history of falconry.  After an initial lesson you will be given the opportunity to handle and fly a selection of birds under the expert supervision of one of their experienced falconers. Or simply visit the centre and watch their experienced handlers display and fly the birds.

Fyvie castle (left) and Dalgetty Castle (Right)

Scottish Castles

Fyvie Castle - Ghosts, legends and folklore are all woven into the tapestry of Fyvie’s 800-year history. Each tower of this magnificent Scottish Baronial fortress is traditionally associated with one of the castle’s five successive families – Preston, Meldrum, Seton, Gordon and Forbes-Leith. You can see their influences today among the medieval stones and the lavish Edwardian interiors, and imagine what castle life must have been like for the families and their royal guests – among them Robert the Bruce and Charles.

Delgatie Castle Turriff - Most recently the home of the late Capt. Hay of Delgatie, Feudal Baron, and is the Clan Hay Centre, this uniquely Scottish Castle has largely been in the Hay family for the last 650 years. It was taken from the Earl of Buchan after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, when Robert the Bruce routed the invading English army. Mary Queen of Scots stayed at Delgatie for three days after the Battle of Cirrichie in 1562. Her bedchamber is on view to the visitor. Aden Farming Museum - Relive the story of our famous farming past in the beautiful surroundings of Aden Country Park. Start at the unique, semi- circular Home Farm steading by exploring the "Aden Estate Story" and the "Weel Vrocht Grun" exhibitions. Visit Hareshowe, a working farm set in the 1950s.  Award-winning displays & audio-visual shows, Guided tours and costume guides, See oatcakes baked at the Horseman's House and verity of other Exhibitions Aberdeenshire has a rich culture and has so much to see and do, from visiting the Pictish Standing Stones going back nearly 3,000, follow the Whisky Trial and visit some of Scotland finest distilleries, the Moray Coast with its bottle nose dolphins and small picturesque fishing villages. There is so much to visit, we can guarantee you wont be disappointed.

Further afield there are literally dozens more Castles to visit from Ballindalloch Castle near Aberlour on the river Spey to Balmoral a beautiful drive over the mountains to Royal Deeside where you are spoilt for choice with Drum, Crathes, Craigevar or castle Fraser. Between Forres and Nairn is Brodie and Cawdor Castles and to the east of Dufftown is the ruined Huntly castle and close to Turiff is Fyvie castle above with its 5 towers and 5 centuries of history, further a field castles such Balmoral, Braemar, Crathes and castle Urquhart on Loch Ness or cities such as Aberdeen, Elgin, Forres and Inverness are easily accessable.

 

The Swift Cottage

Gives you an atmospheric feeling of an old world country cottage, sleeping up to 6 and fully double glazed with oil fired central heating. With stunning peaceful views over the Aberdeenshire rolling countryside you can spend time relaxing in the garden and on those fine days fire up the barbeque.

The ground floor: Sitting room with wood burning stove and well equipped dining kitchen. twin sofas, widescreen colour television, Satellite TV, table lamps, DVD & CD players. Wooden floor with rugs. Decorative stone fireplace and archway through to dining kitchen area. Dining Kitchen. A bright spacious dining kitchen area with patio doors opening on to the patio. The kitchen is fully fitted with modern appliances including dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and ceramic hob cooker with extract canopy. The dining table seats 6.

1 x Groundfloor Double Bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath, wash hand basin and WC. First Floor: 2 x bedrooms- 1 double and 1 Twin

Garden with outdoor Furniture and a barbecue.

The Swallow Cottage

Relax in an old world styled country cottage, sleeping up to 6 and fully double glazed with oil fired central heating. Looking over the spectacular Aberdeenshire rolling countryside you can spend time relaxing in the garden and on those fine days fire up the barbeque. Ground floor: Sitting room with wood burning stove and well equipped dining kitchen. The sitting Room has a Wood burning stove, twin sofas, widescreen colour television, Satellite TV, table lamps, DVD & CD players. Wooden floor with rugs. Decorative stone fireplace and archway through to dining kitchen area. Patio doors lead you into the garden

Dining Kitchen a bright spacious dining kitchen area with patio doors opening on to the courtyard. The kitchen is fully fitted with modern appliances including dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and electric hob and oven with extract canopy. Eating area accommodates 6 people

1 x groundfloor Double Bedroom The bedroom is spacious with ample wardrobe and drawer space and is bright and airy. 1 x Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath, wash hand basin and WC. First Floor: 2 x bedrooms- 1 double and 1 Twin

Garden with outdoor Furniture and barbecue

Location of this cottage

The total package.. All Cottages are of STB 4 Star standard and include all heating, electricity, towels and bedding with the cost of hire.