Travel Writing

Travel Writing

Gardenstown is a small, secluded village on the East coast of

Scotland. It is one of three villages eking out an existence below the

cliffs along this north facing Aberdeenshire coast. It is found

clinging to the terraced ledges that descend the steep south-east side

of Gamrie Bay. Its breathtaking mountain walks charm visitors of all

ages. This picturesque place is one which women worship, men adore and

children love. Gardenstown simply has something for everyone.

This magnificent place is blessed with exquisite views of the

surrounding areas. From the top of the suitably named ‘Splendour

Mountain’ you will see what can only be described as an apparition.

Imagine clear blue skies that frame the sweeping sandy beaches, the

dramatic jagged rocks and the mighty cliffs, which magnetize

mountaineers from all over everywhere.

George Tezz (world mountaineer champion) described climbing up

Gardenstown’s gallant mountains as ‘a hard hitting blast of life’, so

for those of you wanting excitement, stimulation, inspiration,

motivation, fulfilment and simply a gratifying time… Gardenstown is

the place to come!

White water rafting is a popular pursuit that takes place just a few

miles west of Gardenstown in the Gamrie Bay activity park. It is a

very intense and extreme sport, which involves a crew of 7, delving

into a deep, short-tempered river with nothing more than a small boat

and ropes… however it is safer than it sounds!

Gorge walking can be taken up in the powerful chasms of Gardenstown.

Climbing up raging torrents into deep pools and abseiling down

waterfalls is all part of the fun! A well earned lunch can sometimes

be had sitting in the dappled sunlight on a sun warmed slab of rock,

by a deep pool with the sound of flowing water and the distant roar of

the wind caressing your ears. Tourists must go and try this

on-the-edge sport; it is a once in a lifetime chance.

For those left breathless by all that physical activity, can take a

quiet stroll to a place just two miles into Scotland from Gardenstown