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Eight reasons to visit Aberdeen and Aberdeeshire
15/05/2019
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.
12 of the best Cocktail Bars in Aberdeen
13/05/2019
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:
Nine of the best Stone Circles in Aberdeenshire
12/05/2019
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 ...
Highland Games in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire in 2019
01/05/2019
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.
12 magical places in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire that remind us of 'Harry Potter'
30/04/2019
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.