A St Andrew's Day themed trip to ABDN
29 November 2016
Discover an authentic taste of Scotland with a St Andrew’s Day themed trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeenshire stretches from “one of the last great places on earth” to “one of the world’s top-rated coastlines” - National Geographic. It’s the perfect destination for experiencing true Scotland.
Traditional Music at Old Blackfriars
The music, spontaneity and culture of our region are celebrated in many unique ways throughout the year. A favourite with locals are the traditional pubs, spilling out the raw Celtic notes of a fiddle into the streets. Thursday nights in Old Blackfriars, like the Scottish spirit, are all embracing, unique points in time, where, if you arrive armed with an instrument you are welcome to play.
Dive into Royal Deeside
Why not discover Royal Deeside for a St Andrew’s Day trip? Traditions – and roots – run deep here, from highland games to poetry and music. The heritage, landscapes and long traditions – all combine to create a place that feels like an embrace. We suggest venturing out in the crisp, clear fresh air and take in the views across the heathery moors. Why not explore ancient forests or bag a Munro in the Cairngorms National Park?
Taste of Scotland
You can’t take a trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire without sampling some of our mouth-watering local produce. We do some of the best heart-warming comfort food and delicious sweet treats from full-flavoured Cullen Skink to Dean’s rich traditional shortbread. We may be famous for our whisky, but we are also home to craft beer revolutionaries Brewdog, in Ellon, just north of Aberdeen.
It’s no coincidence that Aberdeenshire has produced these world-class favourites: this region is known for its produce. It’s known for the quality and scale of its arable land and rich pastures, not to mention the freshest of sea-food! No trip to Stonehaven is complete without a “poke” of fish and chips from The Bay.
Just a drop
If you’re a fan of whisky, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is a unique place for your travel list. Off the tourist track you’ll find “The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire”, produced by a cluster of distilleries dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Our whisky distilleries are busy bottling the essence of our beautiful region. Whether it’s the toasted barley from our farmlands or the ice-clear mountain water from burns and springs, Aberdeenshire’s “water of life” is of the land. We have many distilleries to choose from with varying locations for fans of mountains and sea. We suggest booking a tour to enjoy the full experience of this ancient craft.
There are many things on offer in our region to inspire the trip of a lifetime to Scotland. If our music, food and drink and outdoors aren’t enough to convince you, check out the rest of website: www.visitabdn.com and follow us on social media.