Aberdeen International Airport 1 hr 5
Knock castle (13 min)
Ruins and castle Abergeldie Castle (18 min)
Castle, queen victoria, river, and history Crathie Kirk (13 min)
Church and queen victoria Loch Kinord (19 min)
Ancient history, white-tailed eagle, and eagle Lecht Ski Centre (22 min)
Skiing, cycling, ski resort, snowboarding, and winter sports Balmoral Castle (12 min)
Scottish Baronial style mansion and summer home of the royal family, with ballroom art collection. Morven, Aberdeenshire (44 min) Loch Muick (42 min)
Natural lake at the mountainous foot of Lochnagar, with walking routes & wildlife such as grouse. Ben Macdui (27 min) Mount Keen (1 hr 28)
Cone-shaped munro with well-maintained hiking paths to the summit & views of Loch Nagar. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (14 min)
Nature reserve, wildlife, and nature The Coyles of Muick (36 min) Braemar Castle (25 min)
Elegant 17th-century castle, owned by the chief of Clan Farquharson and containing many antiques. Corgarff Castle (19 min)
16th century tower in scenic moorland, with reconstruction of redcoat barracks from 1750 and shop. Lochnagar (36 min)
Home to breeding dotterel & golden eagles, this 1,155m-high mountain is a popular hiking spot. | 
