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Lady's guide to things to do in Aberdeen, Scotland
29/05/2019
It’s no secret that I love Scotland. Having grown up with a Scottish grandmother who told me tales of her homeland, it was inevitable that I would become a fan. And that’s to say nothing of all the time I spent in the Scottish Borders in recent years. But there are some gaps in my knowledge of this part of the UK, and Aberdeen is one of them.
What’s on in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this summer
24/05/2019
The longer days are upon us and with that the warmer weather brings a whole programme of outdoor events and unmissable festivals! From the classic Highland Games to food and drink festivals, musical events to agricultural shows – we’ve got plenty of exciting events coming up this summer.
Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria in Aberdeenshire
24/05/2019
It’s a matter of record that Queen Victoria fell deeply in love with what would become known as Royal Deeside. Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria on your journey along the Victorian Heritage Trail.
Why you should visit Aberdeenshire
23/05/2019
With 263 castles, 165 miles of dramatic coastline & one very famous Count (Dracula, that is) here is why you should visit Aberdeenshire.
Have you fallen into the trap of heading straight to the west coast and bypassing much of Scotland’s east coast altogether? Then you are simply missing out. Before you plan your next trip to the west coast, here is why you should visit Aberdeenshire instead.
Aberdeen - explore the Silver City
19/05/2019
If you were asked to describe Aberdeen, you’d probably think of granite buildings, the oil industry and probably Aberdeen Angus steak – but Aberdeen as a tourist destination to rival Edinburgh or Glasgow? Maybe not. However, with the Nuart Street Art Festival changing the face of the city centre, Footdee’s quirky tarry sheds becoming Instagram stars, and dolphins swimming right up to its doorstep – Aberdeen has discovered a buoyant and well-deserved pride in itself. Here is why you should visit Aberdeen.
