Wildlife & Habitat Charity of 2024: Supporting Marine Conservation
Exploring the Buchan Coastline: Supporting Dolphin Conservation Nestled along Scotland’s pretty Buchan Coastline is a hidden gem dedicated to the protection and study of marine life: the Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (CRRU) in Gardenstown. They are our chosen Wildlife & Habitat Conservation charity for 2024, and we are thrilled to highlight their invaluable work […]
Exploring Pictish Heritage & Folklore
Aberdeenshire has an abundance of Ancient Pictish Heritage ready to be explored. Welcome to Aberdeenshire, where every town tells a tale, and the hills whisper secrets of times long gone. As you travel on your journey around the northeast of Scotland, prepare to be charmed by the rich legacy of Pictish history that left its […]
Our guides tell all… why you should visit Aberdeen
Sometimes it is nice to hear from the experts why planning a visit to Aberdeen in the northeast of Scotland is a good idea. So we asked our guides… Alex, where is your favourite place to visit? Aberdeenshire is a very special and somewhat undiscovered area of Scotland, although my favourite place is extremely well […]
Rod, Reel & the River Dee
The River Dee is the lifeblood of Deeside and runs from high in the Cairngorm mountains to the city of Aberdeen and the North Sea. In the latest episode of the Visit the North East of Scotland podcast, I am speaking with Debbie Cooper, development and promotions officer for the Dee District Salmon Fishery board […]
Photography in the Aberdeenshire Landscape
Taking pictures is something most of us like to do. The cameras on our mobile phones make it easy and accessible, but what makes a good image? In today’s episode of the Visit the North East of Scotland Podcast, I’m speaking with Martin Bennie an Aberdeenshire based Photographer who has a passion for landscape photography. […]
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 […]
