Scotland's
Castle Country
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Haughton
Country Park,
Alford. Tel: 019755 62453. Visitor Interpretative
Centre with displays and information on flora
and fauna, natural history and farming life of
the area. Riverside nature trails, guided walks
and picnic site.
Cooper
Park,
The Avenue, Huntly. Tel: 01466 792397. Open Easter-Sept,
Mon-Fri 1200-1400, Sat 1200-1600. Rollerskating,
table-tennis, trampolines, swing-ball, putting,
tennis in children's play area, swimming, refreshments
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Haddo
Country Park,
Tarves,
by Ellon. Tel: 01651 851489. Park open all year. Interpretative
Centre open Apr-Sept daily, 1100-1730 (other times by
arrangement). Ranger service, guided walks and self
guide trails. Bird hides, discovery room, adventure
playground and picnic site.
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Kildrummy
Castle Gardens, Kildrummy, by Alford. Tel:
019755 71277/71203. Open Apr-Oct, daily 1000-1700.
Early summer - rhododendrons, azaleas. Sept-Oct
- blazing colour. Alpine shrub and water gardens,
video room, play area, walks. Gardens accessible
for wheelchairs. Admission: Adult £2.00.
Pitmedden
Garden and Museum of Farming Life (NTS),
Pitmedden. Tel: 01651 842352. Open May-Sept, daily
1000-1730 (last admission 1700). Recreated 17th
century formal garden. Visitor Centre, woodland
walk, herb and wildlife gardens, picnic area and
tearoom. Admission: Adults £5.00, Concessions/Children
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