Take cheap UK holidays in Aberdeenshire in the north-east corner of Scotland and discover dramatic coastlines, wild Grampian-mountains scenery, castle trails, whisky trails and a Victorian Heritage Trail. The capital, oil-rich Aberdeen, is the 'granite city', with lots of attractions, shopping and entertainment. For visitors to Aberdeenshire on cultural UK holidays, Stonehaven is a good place to start. Visit Dunnottar Castle, once the hiding place for the Crown Jewels of Scotland. You can take boat trips from the harbour and see Britain's largest mainland seabird colony. Further south, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is worth a trip, with its lava cliffs that are home to butterflies, wild flowers, terns and stonechats. Inland, in the south west, the River Dee flows from the Cairngorms and passes Braemar, Balmoral and Crathes castles, which are all worth a visit. It's an area with lots of wildlife, like red deer, golden eagles and red squirrels, and nature reserves abound.

On your low-cost holidays in Aberdeenshire, there's plenty to keep the family occupied. Other lovely castles can be seen in Huntly, Craigievar and Fyvie, and there's a steam railway to ride at Alford Valley, where the Grampian Transport Museum also waits to be explored. At Garioch, you'll find the award-winning Archaeolink Prehistory Park, which holds an appeal for all ages. Just north of Aberdeen is Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve, home to a huge colony of eider duck and close to Pitmedden Garden and Haddo House, both worth a look. For lovers of unspoilt coastline, try the Buchan area around Peterhead. It's an area of old fishing villages, lovely harbours, secluded bays and fine beaches. At Fraserburgh on your low-cost UK holidays in Aberdeenshire, you can find the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, showcasing Britain's biggest collection of lighthouse equipment.

On cheap UK holidays in Aberdeenshire, you'll find a place of great historical interest, and yet with the power to appeal to every member of the family, with its beaches, animal parks and good theme park, Codonas, in Aberdeen. Wildlife fans will also enjoy a visit to Aberdeenshire on their relaxing UK holidays, and the Grampian Mountains provide a perfect playground for walkers and climbers. You can book cheap family UK holidays in Aberdeenshire right here online or by phone with directline-ukholidays.