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Visit Aberdeenshire

09/08/2019

By Eilidh Cameron

A few weeks ago we crossed the country, heading East to Aberdeenshire with VisitAberdeenshire. It’s a part of Scotland I’ve rarely visited so I didn’t really know what to expect which made the trip all the more exciting. Over the four day trip we discovered a region steeped in history, edged with a spectacular coastline and with some of the cutest villages you’ll find anywhere.

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A royal-inspired weekend in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

05/08/2019

By Exploring Edinburgh

I admit I had a rather narrow view of what Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has to offer before my first visit. All I knew about the place was it had connections to the oil industry, most of its city centre buildings were made of granite (the Granite City), and I had heard whisperings of something they ate called a buttery (turns out it's a delicious savoury). This trip opened my eyes to what the county has to offer, by introducing me to its royal connections.  So, without further ado, here's a royal-inspired weekend in Aberdeenshire.

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9 parkland and heathland courses you’ve got to play in North-east Scotland

04/08/2019

By Hector Emslie

Among forests and glens, on great estates and rugged heaths, in castle grounds and tree-filled parks or alongside fast-flowing rivers. Here is a selection of nine golf courses you’ve got to play when you visit Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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Time to discover: Royal Deeside, Scotland

04/08/2019

By The Discoveries Of

Meandering its way through the rugged environs of the Cairngorms, the River Dee is a passage through one of Scotland’s most unique regions: Royal Deeside. Rugged and breathtaking but with the ever-present royal touch, here’s what you need to know before you go. 

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Scotland's Aberdeenshire: Discover 900 years of queens, castles and royal heritage

30/07/2019

By The Travel Magazine

Do you love the British royals? Visit Aberdeenshire in Scotland and discover its fascinating royal heritage, from Balmoral to the Braemar Highland Games.

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