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12 of the best Cocktail Bars in Aberdeen

13/05/2019

By Katie Milne

Chic cocktail bars on old-fashioned cobbled streets coupled with stylish taverns right in the heart of Aberdeen’s night scene make it the perfect stop for a cocktail, or two. It may be to start off a night on the town or a nightcap after a nice dinner, there’s plenty to choose from in Aberdeen. Here’s the lowdown for 12 of my favourite cocktail bars to visit in Aberdeen: 

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Nine of the best Stone Circles in Aberdeenshire

12/05/2019

By Claire Herbert

Few other ancient monuments can evoke such a sense of mystery and wonder as the stone circle, and here in Aberdeenshire we are lucky enough to be home to almost 150 ...

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Highland Games in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in 2019

01/05/2019

By Katie Milne

No trip to Scotland is complete without experiencing our famous Highland Games. An integral part of Scottish culture - the Highland Games consist of traditional events including piping, highland dancing and tug-o-war. Find out all about the 10 Highland Games events taking place in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire over summer 2019.

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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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