Rich in scenic beauty and places of interest, Upper Donside offers relaxed motoring and peaceful surroundings. The opportunities for fishing on the Don are superb. Pony trekking and hillwalking deserve particular mention, and in winter there is excellent skiing. All around there are castles, gardens and museums waiting to be explored and nature waiting to be enjoyed. Ospreys feed on the Don and buzzards and even eagles can be observed.
Red deer are common and herons and otters are to be seen in the river.
Each month and season brings its own distinct colourwash onto the landscape. For the interested observer, taking time out from the daily hustle of human life, the rich resources of the area could provide a satisfying interlude. Winter Heather burning on the moors. Ptarmigan and hares turn white with the first snows. Brilliant clear snowy nights.