Hillwalking in Scotland
Getting into the hills of Aberdeenshire now is easier than you might think when you have the right guide. A conversation with Garry Cormack from Hillgoers Garry Cormack-owner & mountain guide Adventuring out into the hills of Scotland is much more than gaining altitude. Our landscape has a lot of stories to tell and by […]
Cycling trails in the North East of Scotland
If you only cycled in Scotland when the weather is good, you wouldn’t be cycling but a few months of the year. But that doesn’t stop this intrepid bunch in Aberdeenshire. Taking to the road, and off-road in the Northeast In the latest podcast episode we are staying on the adventure sports topic and we […]
Adventures on a Paddle Board
For many people getting onto the water in the peace and quiet of the Scottish countryside is the closest thing to Heaven. The growth in paddle boarding experiences means there really is something for everyone. Seeing Scotland on a board In this episode of the podcast we are speaking with James Wight from Sup2Summit […]
Working towards a sustainable future
Taking our sustainability efforts to the next level and working toward Green Tourism Accreditation We have always been aware that we should take care to operate our business as responsibly as we can and to look after our environment, not only within the business setting but also in our wider community. We show visitors to […]
Day trips for the family in Aberdeenshire
Are you looking for something to do with the family? Here are some of our favourites for you to try the next time you are planning a day out. Most of these sites are open, do double check opening times to make sure. Also Dunnottar Castle, Edzell Castle & Kildrummy Castle will need to be […]
Staycation in Aberdeenshire
Making the most of vacationing in Aberdeenshire just got easier with the release of a new audio tour app Grampian Escapes Audio Tours app As we start to open up Scotland and we are able to explore a little further, staycationing is likely to remain for many of us this year. But if you feel […]
Festivals & Events in the North East
Cultural events in Aberdeenshire In this episode we are speaking with Vivien Rae who has spent years volunteering in groups and on committees providing events in and round the Portsoy area of Aberdeenshire. We are very lucky to have a wide range of activities and events in the county, and in pre-covid, there was […]
Coastal Villages in Aberdeenshire
Exploring the coastal route in Aberdeenshire is filled with stops at traditional fishing villages and busy market towns dotted beside the North Sea. We are talking with David McCubbin who is passionate about supporting smaller villages along the North East Coastal Route to become thriving communities for residents and visitors alike. David moved up to […]
Thirsty in Aberdeenshire
A new way to quench your thirst in Aberdeenshire Today we meet with Claire Rennie, founder of and Head of Fizz at Summerhouse drinks. Claire started her soft drinks company back in 2014 which was followed shortly by Walter Gregor Tonics. One of the first Scottish made, all natural ingredient tonics. Claire and her team […]
Food & Drink Tourism in the North East of Scotland
Discovering Food & Drink in the North East of Scotland Calum Lockerbie- Owner / Guide Food and drink tourism is a growing activity in Aberdeenshire and the North East of Scotland. Food is a wonderful way to get under the skin of a place and learn more about an area’s culture and people through the […]
