Mintlaw, a typical country village, is set deep in the beautiful shire countryside with all the splendour only a peaceful farming area can offer.
With it's wonderful Country Park and Farming Museum there's much to learn and enjoy about the area's natural wildlife and the walks aren't bad either.

At nearby Maud, there is a railway museum to gladden the hearts of any railway enthusiasts and Deer Abbey, dating from the thirteenth century, is also well worth a visit.

The recently restored Culsh Monument and Drinnies Wood Observatory Viewpoint are also worthy of some attention for the former has a good story to tell and the latter some terrific sights to see.

For the sportsmen golf and fishing in the near vicinity are available.

Eats can be had from the local Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes at reasonable prices.
Hotels, Guesthouses, Caravan and Camping facilities are available.

Travel is by bus, coach or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Aberdeen with a connection to Mintlaw by bus or coach, Glasgow and Edinburgh both connect to Aberdeen by air, rail, bus or coach, and on as above.

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