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12 magical places in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire that remind us of 'Harry Potter'

30/04/2019

By Katie Milne

Harry Potter was filmed in some of the most iconic landscapes in Scotland and it got me thinking; what if Harry Potter was filmed in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire? Check out my suggestions for some of the movie’s most iconic filming locations and show you its North-east Scotland counterparts.

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Explore royal connections in Aberdeenshire

29/04/2019

By Colin Fraser

For more than 100 years Balmoral Castle in Royal Deeside has been the summer holiday home of the British Royal Family. Aberdeenshire’s majestic countryside is now home to many ancient ...

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The Ultimate Aberdeen Mural Trail Guide (Nuart Scotland)

19/04/2019

By Two Scots Abroad

Aberdeen is fast becoming Scotland’s biggest city for street art. Each year, during the Nuart Aberdeen festival, national and international artists are invited to this northeastern city to brighten up the grey granite streets that the city is known for. Big names such as Vhils and Smug have claimed walls in the Silver City, leaving their message for locals and visitors to absorb, reflect and even argue over all year round.

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Pet-friendly trips in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

11/04/2019

By Katie Milne

Planning a family holiday with dogs can be a daunting task so we’ve narrowed down some of our top places to eat, play and stay which are pet-friendly in ...

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Picture perfect golf courses

10/04/2019

By Hector Emslie

Have you heard that Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are home to some of the world’s oldest and most challenging golf courses? Championship and links courses set on our dramatic coastline ...

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