The North-east’s best picnic spots
We've listed the top places to take the tartan blanket for pork pies and fun in the sun…
We've listed the top places to take the tartan blanket for pork pies and fun in the sun…
1. Duthie Park
Undoubtedly an Aberdeen favourite and looking better than ever after its refurbishment. One of the few picnic locations that caters for all seasons thanks to the Winter Gardens. All you need now is a parking space. Photo: © Iain Middleton-Duff
2. Peterhead Lido
Overlooking the busy bay and yachting marina Peterhead Lido is also home to one of our award winning blue flag beaches. Perfect for a spot of lunch in the sun. Photo: © lizsmith
3. Aberdeen Beach
Golden sand and ice cream. What more could you want from a beach, and if it rains there’s always the indoor crazy golf at Codonas. We don’t recommend pitching down on the third hole for pudding though. Photo: Gordon Robertson
4. Stonehaven Harbour
The sun trap of Stonehaven and with just enough sand to go round. Stay into the evening and grab fish & chips on the way home (and maybe a deep fried Mars bar for pudding). Photo: Matthew Colvin de Valle
5. Aden Country Park
Home to the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum and acres of green space and known for its Pipe Band competition in August. An Aberdeenshire favourite. Photo: Dave Conner
6. Balmedie Beach
Endless golden sands and world famous dunes. They’ve even got professional BBQ facilities if you want to take your picnic to the next level. Photo: michimaya
7. Castle Fraser
Hectares of beautiful gardens and open woodland, if fairytale is your picnic theme this is the place for you. Photo: John Dempster