Aberdeenshire's dramatic landscape provides a huge range of amazing places to explore.

There are historic villages like Ballater, Fraserburgh and Portsoy, the untouched forests, mountain ranges and lochs of Cairngorms National Park and the hustle and bustle of Aberdeen.

One great way to uncover the hidden secrets of all these locations and have a lot of fun at the same time is with a Treasure Trail.

From a Murder Mystery Trail in Nairn, to a Treasure Hunt in Ellon; there's loads to choose from across the county.

Explore the Mearns Coast on a driving Treasure Hunt Trail taking in traditional fishing villages and a walk to the cliff tops in St Cyrus. Solve the whodunit on a Murder Mystery Trail in Aberdeen from the historic Castlegate through scenic and notable areas of the City down to the busy harbour or crack the code and complete the Tomintoul Spy Mission Trail which takes you through the highest village of the Highlands and follows forestry tracks and paths for an outdoor adventure.

Designed for ages from six to 106, there are no fewer than 26 Treasure Trails to choose from across Aberdeenshire with Trails from Old Aberdeen to Oldmeldrum.

The Trails cost £6.99 (plus P&P if required), are suitable for groups of up to five and, compared to the average family day out at a theme park or visitor attraction, represent amazing value for money. They're also really popular with a Facebook star rating of 4.8/5.

Lasting around two hours, the aim is to solve clues on a circular route of approximately two miles incorporating plaques, signs, statues, monuments, images, engravings or any other unique or quirky features found in the area.

They can be downloaded from Treasure Trails' website (www.treasuretrails.co.uk) and printed immediately, or sent in the post.

As well as providing a fun way to explore a new area, the Trails also offer the chance to see an area you thought you knew well in a totally different way.

What:                      Uncover Aberdeenshire's Hidden Secrets with Treasure Trails

Why:                        Try a Treasure Trail: A great way to uncover the hidden secrets of Aberdeenshire and have a lot of fun at the same time is with a Treasure Trail.

Price:                       Treasure Trails cost £6.99 (plus P&P if required)

Website:               www.treasuretrails.co.uk 

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For more information please contact:

Jaimie Poyner | jaimie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07896744943

Notes for Editors

• Visit co.uk to find out more and to download one of more than 1,200 Trails across the UK.