Stonehaven Secrets

Stonehaven is a charming coastal town to the south of Aberdeen. It is home to a variety of quirky cafes, shops and restaurants, and is a delightful day trip destination. Bay Walk links the harbour to the main town, featuring an array of unique and stunning sculptures by local artist Jim Malcolm. From here you […]

But n Ben Books

A blanket of books wraps you in its arms, as the promise of wonder untold beguiles your brain. There is no experience quite like stepping in to a bookshop. It is where a thousand stories begin; tantalising book covers beg you to stop and peer within, like a tea party with too many delicious cakes […]

Newburgh Nirvana

Newburgh beach is a galaxy of shimmering sand dunes stretching to a wild supernova sea. Raw nature meets the silence of the ocean, the whispers of the wind like the murmur of sea sprites. The beach is famous for its colony of grey seals, their soft song in the air, a timeless lament of unwritten […]

Somerville Books

Enter a world of the written word, a galaxy of spinning stories, a cosmos of silent creation, a universe of the unexpected … Let words whisper in your ears and stories shush your mind. Somerville Books on Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen is the perfect place to escape the city centre bustle, and find an enchanted wood […]

Huntly Castle

History meets harmony; the ruins of an ancient castle nursed by nature. Explore the castle and ponder its troubled past; then walk under the trees to the poetry of peace, a song of solace all around. A timber castle was built here in the 1100s, including a motte (mound) and courtyard. Then in the early […]

Beauty in Benches

The BookBench Trail brings sublime sculpture and its adventurous art to Aberdeenshire and beyond. The trail runs from July to September 2025, after which each bench will be auctioned to raise funds for CLAN, a leading local cancer support charity. A small selection of Aberdeen central BookBenches are featured below. More information: CLAN website Aberdeen […]

Heavenly Haddo

Haddo House is a haiku of history, a stanza of serenity, and its grounds are a lilting verse of verdant landscape … Take a guided tour round the stately mansion, and be dazzled by the daunting beauty of its furnished rooms, and the haunting history of its family (many generations of the respected Gordon family […]

cat parade

Kelly’s Cats adorn Aberdeen’s Union Bridge with feline flair. Designed by Sir William Kelly in 1905, the south balustrade cats were moved to Duthie Park in 1964 after the bridge was widened to accommodate shops. The Cat Parade featured here is a selection of artwork from 2016, a charity venture launched by the Bon Accord […]

Brig o Balgownie

A North Aberdeen centuries old bridge gently spans the River Don like an ancient guardian of the land. The Brig o’ Balgownie dates from the 13th century but was largely renovated in the 1600s. Folklore links it to King Robert the Bruce however this is not historically proven. The cobbled bridge is a poem of […]

Ellon Castle Gardens

An oasis of captivating charm within Ellon town centre, Ellon Castle Gardens is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. Maintained with labour and love by a small volunteer team, the gardens reached their current size in the 18th century. The ruined castle dates from the 15th century. Learn more about the history […]