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.
How to get:
by car from Aberdeen along the A947 heading north via Banff [approx time 45/55 mins]. From Edinburgh via M90 motorway it is just from 3 to 3 and 1/2 hours. From the International airport of Glasgow about 4 hours and half and hour's drive more from Prestwick Airport in Ayr [M90].
Easy to reach Inverness in less than 2 hours drive.
by bus coaches run regularly from Fraserburgh or Banff [check timetables].
by train Aberdeen is 2.5 hours north-east of Edinburgh and Glasgow [check timetables].