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The Lonach Highland Games/Fyvie Castle

The Lonach Highland Games are held every year on the fourth Saturday in August. See the tips for more information!
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I have moved my Fyvie Castle information and tips to this page to make them more available. Please check "off the beaten path" and the restaurant tips.
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Please also see my Pennan page for more information about sights in Aberdeenshire.

A late August field in Aberdeenshire

It is good friends that have drawn us to Aberdeen and in those visits we have learned that the region has much more to offer than being the jumping off point for the Northsea oilfields.
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On my husband's last visit he was treated to the Lonach as well as a variety of stone circle sites!

Stone Circles and more

An ancient stone circle near Aberdeen

The region in the Grampian Highlands contains many ancient sites, including stone circles such as this Daviot cemetary circle.
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Please see my tips for more pictures and information.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Plenty to see in the surrounding area plus super people!

Last visit to Aberdeen: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Mar 23, 2005
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Reviews (10)

Daviot recumbent stone circle - Aberdeen

Daviot recumbent Stone Circle Off The Beaten Path (5)

Another picture of the Daviot recumbent stone circle looking out over the Aberdeenshire landscape. My apologies for the... more travel advice

The garden at Fyvie Castle Off The Beaten Path (5)

You can also visit a reconstruction of a Scottish walled fruit & vegetable garden. . The picture shows a pot of local... more travel advice

Fyvie Castle in need of repair! - Aberdeen

Fyvie Castle in need of repair! Off The Beaten Path (5)

Castles are expensive to maintain as you can imagine. The oldest part of Fyvie Castle dates from the 13th century. The... more travel advice

Fyvie Castle is well worth a detour! Off The Beaten Path (5)

Our time was, unfortunately, constrained in our visit to Fyvie Castle -- the staff was so concerned that we would miss... more travel advice

Things to Do (3)
See All The men of The Lonach with their spears.

Restaurants (2)
See All A fine local restaurant near the coast

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tini58de Jun 27, 2005 at 7:53 AM

This page brings back many wonderful memories, Sally!
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SORHUS Apr 15, 2005 at 3:22 PM

the castle looks great ...just what i was looking for my trip to scotland :-))))
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ZanieOR Mar 25, 2005 at 7:59 AM

The Highland Games would be a great time to visit Aberdeen, though probably every other visitor has the same idea. It's amazing the stone circles survived the centuries.
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globetrott Mar 14, 2005 at 11:21 PM

Highland games are always great fun and Fyvie Castle looks really great !
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craic Jan 15, 2005 at 8:05 AM

I'd love to see the stone circles. They must be so magic.
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ATLC Dec 4, 2004 at 6:59 PM

What? No whisky tasting?
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scottishvisitor Dec 3, 2004 at 2:15 PM

Haste ye back! Aberdeenshire has a lot going for itself
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acemj Nov 30, 2004 at 7:54 PM

Looks like you and your hubby and a great time!
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mtncorg Nov 17, 2004 at 9:07 AM

Let the Games begin!