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Facing
the shore, along the Moray Firth, on the North sea in the
Scottish region of Grampian Highlands where one third of the
whole worldwide marine life is said to be preserved. Where
the sea according to its unceasing tides' rythm calmly washes
the coast, Tidewater lies, a former fishermen' s cottage located
in the heart of Seatown, in the marine village of Gardenstown
just fifty miles north from Aberdeen and less than
ten off the nearest fishing towns of Macduff and Banff. Considered
as a conservation area for the existence of rare animal species
as well as a research zone involved in protecting and recovering
the cetaceans - dolphins are easily admirable at naked eye
in their migration off the cost - Gardenstown was founded
by Alexander Garden in 1720 and it has been the unique place
in Scotland being built on the slopes of the hill facing directly
the endless sea. The village features a white sandy beach
surrounded by clear, crystal water where, in summer, swimming
is practised.
A foodstore, two cafes, a restaurant, pub, bakery, a post
office, surgery and traditional crafts shops are all nearby.
Gardenstown
is easily accessible from Aberdeen along the A947 heading
north via Banff or just three and half hours' drive from
the airports of Glasgow (Prestwick and International) along
M80. Again from the Scottish capital of Edinburgh via M90
motorway in three hours time.
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