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A postcard from... Aberdeen Jazz Festival
07/04/2019
In this blog, I want to share what my first experience of a jazz festival was like — and, if you’re a newbie like me, why you too should consider making a beeline for the next festival you find.
Experiences you’ve got to have in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this summer
03/04/2019
Those long refreshing days and light dreamy evenings mean that the chance to explore Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in summer is near endless.
8 places to dine alfresco in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
03/04/2019
In preparation for summer and the beautiful weather I’ve been looking for the best places to enjoy alfresco dining in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Here are just 8 of my top spots you’ve got to visit.
How to spend a weekend in Aberdeen
01/04/2019
We’re not long back from a sunny weekend in Aberdeen on Scotland’s east coast. You may have noticed on Instagram that this was a sponsored trip; I was invited to cover Aberdeen’s Jazz Festival by the region’s tourist board but aside from those events, I had a free pass to explore the granite city. I’ve been known to get a bit breathless on press trips in the past, but thanks to the flexibility of the itinerary and beauty of Aberdeen, it honestly was the best blogging weekend I’ve ever experienced.
Take it easy in Aberdeenshire: your perfect weekend away in Scotland
01/04/2019
When you think of Scotland, you probably envisage the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, the Highlands and the Shetland Islands. And while you probably don’t think of Aberdeenshire, this quiet corner on the northeastern coast makes the perfect weekend retreat.
