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Aberdeenshire home to 4 of the 5 highest mountains in Britain

11/12/2018

By Katie Milne

Scotland is renowned for breath-taking scenery, vast landscapes and rugged mountains. It is home to 282 Munros (a mountain over 3,000ft) and over 20 of these Munros are in Aberdeenshire. In fact, 4 ...

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Bennachie: Why you'll want to walk this revered hill in Aberdeenshire

05/12/2018

By Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel

Bennachie is a must-do for hill walkers in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It’s beloved by locals, the subject of numerous poems and provides far-reaching views.

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5 reasons to visit the Aberdeen Christmas Village and more fesitve activities in the city

04/12/2018

By Adventures Around Scotland

I've just returned from a winter city break in Aberdeen which has left me feeling all festive. I'm still getting to know the city, so it was great to have a few days to explore some of the sites, discover cute cafes and I even started my present shopping which is making me feel all smug as I'm usually a last minute person. Here are a few of my reasons to visit the Aberdeen Christmas Village this year.

 

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Highland cows and 5-star luxury in Aberdeenshire

02/12/2018

By Scotland with the Wee White Dug

I love Aberdeenshire – it’s one of my favourite regions in Scotland. I also love a wee bit of luxury – who doesn’t? And Highland Cows – I REALLY love Highland Cows. You can probably guess my level of excitement then, when I was invited to combine all three at Aikenshill House – a five-star, luxury B&B in Aberdeenshire with a fold of Highland Cattle.

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Your festive cocktail recipe with a local twist

27/11/2018

By Adrian Gomes

If ice-cold, frappe-style drinks are the preserve of the summer, then winter demands just the opposite, hot and comforting.

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