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Eight reasons to visit Aberdeen and Aberdeeshire

15/05/2019

By Exploring Edinburgh

I'm not usually one to make New Year's resolutions but I began this year determined to see more of Scotland. So when an email from VisitAberdeenshire appeared in my inbox inviting me on a press trip, I was thrilled. Having only briefly visited Aberdeen once when I was young, I was otherwise clueless to what the Granite City had to offer. Thankfully, this trip was a wonderful introduction to the area and has opened my eyes to what Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has to offer, so, here are 8 reasons to visit Aberdeen.

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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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