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Great for the grid: The most Instagrammable places in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

16/08/2019

By Katie Milne

If you didn’t post a photo on Instagram did you even go? In North-east Scotland there’s more than the fair share of jaw-dropping scenery and photo inspiration. If you are planning a trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and looking to make your friends jealous then these 12 Instagram favourites are sure to have the likes pouring in.

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Delightful afternoon teas in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

13/08/2019

By Katie Milne

Whether you’re out celebrating an occasion, catching up with friends or spoiling that special someone, an afternoon tea always fits the bill to set the tone right.From cosy ...

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Visit Aberdeenshire

09/08/2019

By Eilidh Cameron

A few weeks ago we crossed the country, heading East to Aberdeenshire with VisitAberdeenshire. It’s a part of Scotland I’ve rarely visited so I didn’t really know what to expect which made the trip all the more exciting. Over the four day trip we discovered a region steeped in history, edged with a spectacular coastline and with some of the cutest villages you’ll find anywhere.

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A royal-inspired weekend in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

05/08/2019

By Exploring Edinburgh

I admit I had a rather narrow view of what Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has to offer before my first visit. All I knew about the place was it had connections to the oil industry, most of its city centre buildings were made of granite (the Granite City), and I had heard whisperings of something they ate called a buttery (turns out it's a delicious savoury). This trip opened my eyes to what the county has to offer, by introducing me to its royal connections.  So, without further ado, here's a royal-inspired weekend in Aberdeenshire.

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9 parkland and heathland courses you’ve got to play in North-east Scotland

04/08/2019

By Hector Emslie

Among forests and glens, on great estates and rugged heaths, in castle grounds and tree-filled parks or alongside fast-flowing rivers. Here is a selection of nine golf courses you’ve got to play when you visit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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