Embracing the nearby coastal city of Aberdeen offering Michelin ... historic sites like the fairytale Craigievar Castle, the Game of Thrones-style Dunnottar Castle or the clifftop Slains Castle ...

The pretty harbour town of Stonehaven, near Aberdeen on the north-east coast ... be sure to visit nearly Dunnottar Castle. Perched high on the edge of the cliffs, the dramatic ruined castle ...