Step back in time with a stay at this charming traditional stone-built fisherman’s cottage in Cairnbulg, Fraserburgh. Built-in the early 1900s, this cosy retreat comfortably sleeps four guests, offering a unique blend of historical charm and modern comfort. The cottage is beautifully furnished with antique furniture and complemented with period-correct colour schemes from Mylands Paints of London, renowned for their work in the UK film industry, including sets for James Bond, Harry Potter and many more. The wood surrounds and doors are original from when the house was built over 100 years ago, adding to the authentic and nostalgic atmosphere.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 65″ Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Garden with sitting out area, garden furniture and chiminea. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
Aberdeenshire offers over 150 miles of coastline, ancient fishing harbours, and rolling hills of countryside which provide a stunning backdrop in which to discover birds and wildlife.
The dramatic cliffs of the Bullers of Buchan, just 27 miles north of Aberdeen, are a popular nesting site in spring for colonies of puffins and guillemots. Grey seals and dolphins can also be spotted in the area.
Cambus o’May, a tranquil pine woodland about an hour’s drive west of Aberdeen, is a great place to see ground forest birds such as black grouse and capercaillie, and if you’re lucky a golden eagle soaring overhead. If you want a guaranteed siting of this majestic bird though, head to Huntly Falconry Centre in Cairnie, where you can interact with birds of prey and watch stunning flying displays.
The RSPB reserve, the Loch of Strathbeg, is Britain’s largest dune loch, and home to thousands of wintering wildfowl, including a fifth of the world’s pink-footed geese. In spring look out for breeding terns, gulls, and warblers. Spoonbills have also been reported on the loch.
Another dune reserve is Forvie National Nature Reserve, a place of stark beauty that has been compared to the Sahara Desert. It’s particularly renowned for its birds, including a breeding colony of eiders. There is also a seal haul-out nearby on the mouth of the Ythan.
