Getting HereGardenstown and Gamrie Bay

“a perfect place to relax and retreat from our hectic lives"

The accommodation and studios are in Gardenstown, a peaceful fishing village near Banff, on the North East coast of Scotland. It may take a while to travel, but once here we’re sure you’ll appreciate this magical place!

By CAR

Gardenstown is on the B9031, located off the A98 Banff to Fraserburgh road.
Travel times from:
Aberdeen - 1 hour 30 mins
Inverness – 2 hours 30 mins
Edinburgh – 3 hours 30 mins

By RAIL

Our nearest rail station is HUNTLY. There is no direct bus service but we can arrange transfers for the 40 minute journey. Transfer charge is £45.

By AIR

Our nearest airport is ABERDEEN, followed at some distance by INVERNESS. Various budget airlines and BA operate at both airports. There are bus services linking to both airports (see below), and we can also arrange transfers.
Transfer charge:
Aberdeen airport to Gardenstown – 1 hour 30 min journey - £60
Inverness airport to Gardenstown – 2 hour journey - £100
Car hire is available at both airports through www.avis.co.uk

By BUS

Visit www.stagecoachbus.com for timetables. Journey planner:
From Aberdeen Rail Station -
Route 305 to Banff, hourly service, approx £11
Route 273 Banff to Gardenstown, limited service, approx £4.50
Transfers available from Banff to Gardenstown, charge £5

From Aberdeen Airport -
Saturday: X80 Airport shuttle bus to Dyce, 8 mins, £2.50
Sunday to Friday: airport taxi to Dyce, 8 mins, approx £6
Route 305 from Dyce to Banff, every hour, approx £11
Route 273 Banff to Gardenstown, limited service, approx £4.50
Transfers available from Banff to Gardenstown, £5

From Inverness Rail Station -
Route 305 to Banff, every hour, approx £11
Route 273 Banff to Gardenstown, limited service, approx £4.50
Transfers available from Banff to Gardenstown, charge £10

From Inverness Airport -
Route 11/Jet Airport shuttle bus to Elgin, every 30 mins, approx £10
Route 305 to Banff, every hour, approx £11
Route 273 Banff to Gardenstown, limited service, approx £4.50
Transfers available from Banff to Gardenstown, charge £5

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