Lumphanan is a sleepy little village set between Alford and Banchory in what is basically farming country in Aberdeenshire.
It probably isn't as important as it should be for this is where Macbeth fought his last battle and as history has been so unkind to this hero, the village and his story remains solely in Shakespeare's work.
It saddens me that so little if anything is written in our tourist books about the village and the Macbeth connection, for history proves he was a successful king and probably the last of the true Celtic rulers.

Next to the village are the Battlefield, Macbeths' well and the Stone on which he was beheaded. A cairn is all that marks the spot where he died although the stone and well can be seen. Doesn't it seem strange that a seventeen-year prosperous reign is today marked by an untrue story from a play.

In the area around the village are many historical sites, castles, museums and parks all from a different era but a must to see.
Golf, fishing, cycling, walking and much more are here for the more energetic.

This is beautiful country and well worth a holiday visit.

For eats the hotels, restaurants and cafes of the area provide excellent fayre.
Hotels, guesthouses, caravan and camping sites are available.

Travel is by bus or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Aberdeen and Dundee and on by bus or coach. Glasgow and Edinburgh serve Aberdeen and Dundee by air, rail, bus or coach.

The King's final Battle

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