East Winds Cottage is a beautifully converted coach-house situated in the heart of the charming Royal Deeside village of Aboyne and offers easy access to the various sporting facilities in the area, including fishing, golf, gliding, walking, orienteering, canoeing and cycling. Skiing at Glenshee or The Lecht is less than an hour away.
Aboyne nestles in the beautiful hills of Royal Deeside and follows the north bank of the River Dee.
The Cairngorm National Park is only a few miles west of Aboyne. Perfect to get out and about and experience the rivers, hills, forests, wildlife and culture of this remarkable area. Explore the castle trails, whisky trails, gardens and many other activities available around Aboyne.
The Royal Deeside Walking Festival takes place during the last week of May. The Aboyne and Deeside Festival is held from late June to mid-August and the Aboyne Games, considered one of the best in Scotland, is on the first Saturday in August. Over the years, the Games have attracted thousands of visitors to witness the annual show of Scottish culture in one of the most scenic parts of Aberdeenshire.
Aboyne has a number of amenities, including a recreation centre housing a library, swimming pool, fitness room and theatre/cinema. The village green is used for picnics and hosts rugby and football matches and boasts a well equipped children's play area. There are several shops, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, gift shops, a pharmacy and small cottage hospital all within easy walking distance of East Winds Cottage. |
