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North East Open Studios 2019: Your chance to meet local artists in Aberdeenshire
27/09/2019
The North East Open Studios festival in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is one of ten Aberdeen Festivals and gives visitors the opportunity to peek inside artist spaces and meet the makers. I met three participating artists to hear about their inspiration and what they would like to share through the festival. This is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of North East Open Studios 2019!
Taking the low road
24/09/2019
Here’s another way to see this stunning country, one that pays attention to intriguing golf course design but in a way that is softer on the wallet and allows for closer looks at what is actually going on with real people. In a country of kings and castles it's also possible to see the everyday folk and the fishing villages and still feel fulfilled. We’ll call it the low road.
What to do in Stonehaven
24/09/2019
Just a 20-minute train ride from the Aberdeen, Stonehaven is a generous slice of coastal Aberdeenshire charm. Postcard-pretty, with a walled harbour, whitewashed houses and mouth-watering fish and chips, it’s an ideal base for travellers looking to explore the great outdoors.
Halloween events in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
12/09/2019
It’s scary how fast the year is flying past but on the bright side that means it’s almost time for most frightening holiday of the year: Halloween. From family fun events with talking trees to ghost hunts at some of Scotland’s most haunted castles, there are lots of Halloween events to look forward to in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Day trip ideas in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
05/09/2019
I’m a self-proclaimed explorer, avid shutterbug and the person behind the Instagram account and blog @ExploringEdinburgh. After my recent trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, I was completely won over by what the North-east of Scotland has to offer and I’ve pulled together some top tips for a day trip or weekend getaway to Aberdeenshire.
