WELCOME TO THE NORTH EAST 250
EXPERIENCE A JOURNEY OF STUNNING SCENIC CONTRASTS AND EXPLORE THE RICH HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF THE HEART OF SCOTLAND – ALL IN ONE AMAZING ROUTE.
The North East 250 explores everything for which Scotland is famous in a unique Scottish road trip taking you through the whisky distilleries of Speyside, the spectacular mountain passes of the Cairngorms National Park, the famous castles of Royal Deeside, the Granite City of Aberdeen, the rugged North Sea coastline to the east, and the picturesque seaside villages of the Moray Firth Coast..
THE ROUTE
The North East 250 explores everything for which Scotland is famous in a unique Scottish road trip taking you through the whisky distilleries of Speyside, the spectacular mountain passes of the Cairngorms National Park, the famous castles of Royal Deeside, the Granite City of Aberdeen, the rugged North Sea coastline to the east, and the picturesque seaside villages of the Moray Firth Coast. Explore the route here
SO MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Restaurants with harbour views, world famous whisky distilleries that will give you a tour and a free dram, ancient castles that form the backdrop of a Hollywood movie and secluded beaches where you can watch the Northern Lights shimmer. The North East of Scotland is an unforgettable destination.
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What to see, where to go, and what to do when you get here.
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