Dog-friendly days out in Aberdeenshire

Ballater

Balmoral Castle

★ 4.3 (7,450)

The Scottish Highlands residence of the Royal Family welcomes visitors to explore its historic rooms and stunning estate grounds, with baby changing facilities and wheelchair hire available for £1.

Aboyne

Muir of Dinnet

★ 4.8 (1,188)

Explore stunning Highland scenery at this Dinnet nature reserve offering woodland trails and lochside walks, complete with restaurant, parking and family facilities including baby changing rooms.

Ballater

Braemar Castle

★ 4.6 (821)

This historic Highland fortress in Royal Deeside welcomes families with picnic areas, onsite parking and baby facilities, though limited wheelchair access means it's best suited to mobile visitors.

Stonehaven

Halymyres Stables

★ 4.6 (760)

Experience quality equestrian activities at this welcoming Dunnottar stable, complete with onsite parking, dining facilities and full wheelchair access for visitors of all abilities.

Buckie

Cullen Bay

★ 4.3 (455)

This wheelchair-accessible Scottish beach boasts beautiful golden sands where young children can paddle and play, with picnics welcome though facilities are limited.

Stonehaven

Dunnottar Castle

★ 4.6 (265)

Perched dramatically on craggy clifftops above the North Sea, these evocative medieval ruins near Stonehaven offer spectacular coastal views and a captivating glimpse into Scotland's turbulent past.

Fraserburgh

Fraserburgh Beach

★ 4.5 (286)

Enjoy golden sands and sea air at this welcoming Scottish coastal spot where four-legged friends can join the family fun, plus wheelchair access makes it easy for all to visit.

Mintlaw

Aden Country Park

★ 4.5 (195)

This accessible Aberdeenshire park offers families woodland walks, play areas and an onsite restaurant, with full facilities including baby changing and convenient parking for stress-free days out.

Laurencekirk

Westerton Farmers

★ 4.7 (127)

Meet friendly farm animals up close at this accessible petting zoo near Laurencekirk, where families can enjoy hands-on encounters and bring along their own picnic to make a day of it.

Montrose

Inverbervie Beach

★ 4.5 (156)

This pet-welcoming Scottish coastal spot features a sweeping crescent of shingle and stones, perfect for family picnics with onsite parking and wheelchair access available.

Macduff

Macduff Marine Aquarium

★ 4.9 (99)

Discover fascinating sea creatures from Scotland's coastal waters at this family-friendly aquarium, featuring full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities.

Montrose

St Cyrus

★ 4.5 (61)

This Aberdeenshire coastal gem offers sandy shores perfect for family picnics, with onsite dining, parking and facilities making it an accessible day out near Laurencekirk.

Peterhead

Cruden Bay

This wheelchair-accessible Scottish beach welcomes four-legged friends and offers a perfect sandy playground for children, with picnics encouraged along the scenic shoreline.