Food & Drink Tourism in the North East of Scotland

Cullen home of the Cullen Skink

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 […]

Culinary Aberdeenshire

Beautiful Scottish Seafood at Meldrum House

Aberdeen’s culinary prowess Aberdeen is emerging as a foodie destination in Scotland.  Not only is the region a top producer of high quality food & drink but we also have a select few restaurants which are listed or come recommended by the Michelin Guide!  One restaurant which is recommended by the guide is The Rothesay […]

Agriculture & Food and more

Agricultural Landscape of Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire’s Agriculture and Food production Alasdair Brodie is a Blue Badge Guide for Scotland with a live long passion for Agriculture, Whisky and Highlands Games.  In this episode of our Visit the North East of Scoltand Podcast, Alasdair talks about how Aberdeenshire was transformed from rough grazing land to a very productive agricultural region producing […]

Heritage – People, Language & Traditions

The Harbour at Portsoy

The Heritage of the North East of Scotland We were delighted to interview Dr. Fiona-Jane Brown for our podcast and she shared her insights into the heritage of the North East of Scotland.  Dr. Brown is a local historian, author and tour guide with Hidden Aberdeen Tours.  Dr. Brown has written several books about local […]

Adventure Tourism- getting outdoors in Aberdeenshire

Seaton park is a wonderful place to visit

What is adventure tourism? Adventure tourism is a leisure activity which often takes place in unusual, remote or wilderness locations. It is a type of travel that includes high levels of outdoor activity and adventure and travelers expect to experience excitement and to be personally tested. In particular, they are explorers of unspoiled landscapes and may […]

Exploring the North East of Scotland

Sightseeing in Aberdeenshire If you like to do the driving yourself there is a great new way to explore in the North East of Scotland. We love showing people the wonderful places to visit in Aberdeenshire but we know some visitors want to travel on their own. If you are planning a visit and have […]