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coastline of the north-east of Scotland is one of
the most fascinating, unspoilt and varied stretches
of any in Britain. Many of the communities which
have grown up by the edge of the sea have at one
time earned their living from it. Today
their heritage is the tiny fishing harbours, now
mostly given over to recreation, as well as the
traditions of colourful paintwork which protects
their dwellings from the salty winds.
Today
the touring visitor can enjoy not just the picturesque
former fishing villages and the larger fishing
ports but also unspoilt beaches, spectacular cliffs,
wildlife galore, eating out opportunities, heritage
centres and museums, castle visiting - in short,
the ingredients of a perfect break in some of
the most distinctive and characterful parts of
Scotland.
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