BrewDog

BrewDog's Aberdeenshire operation is basically a full-scale working brewery combined with a visitor experience - you get to see the actual production happening, not just a polished tour. The setup lets you watch the brewing process from a viewing platform, which is genuinely interesting if you care how beer actually gets made. There's a bar on site where you can taste their full range, though the prices are what you'd expect from a branded venue - not cheap, but the quality's consistent.

It works best for adults who actually enjoy craft beer, rather than families with small kids trailing around. If you're into the technical side of brewing or just want to understand what goes into their IPAs and stouts, you'll get proper value from it. Expect to spend two hours maximum unless you're determined to work through the entire tasting menu.

Fraserburgh is right there, so it's a straightforward stop if you're exploring that stretch of coast. Combined with Down On The Farm just down the road - a solid 5-star holiday park - you could make a decent long weekend out of it. One afternoon here, the rest exploring the Aberdeenshire coastline, some time at the park's facilities. It's not a major draw on its own, but it slots in well if you're in the area anyway and someone in the group actually wants to visit. Worth ringing ahead about opening times and whether you need to book a tour.