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Discover the filming locations of Granite Harbour

Post Date: 12 Aug 2026

If you've been watching Granite Harbour on BBC Scotland, you'll already know that Aberdeen is as much a character in the drama as Lindo and Bart. The Granite City's streets, squares, harbourside pubs and historic landmarks are woven through every episode

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The Invercauld Bridge and the River Dee

Why September is perfect for a slower-paced break in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

There's a reason seasoned travellers return to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in September. The summer rush has passed, the landscapes are turning golden and the region’s castles, museums, galleries and historic towns can be explored at a pace that lets you take it all in.

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The Aberdeenshire Rail Trail

Leave the car at home and adventure around the North-east of Scotland by rail.

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