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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Banff

Banff is a handsome and historic sea port town on the north coast of Aberdeenshire. Royal burgh status was granted in 1372 by King Robert II. A princely seven arched bridge connects Banff to Macduff across the estuary of the River Deveron, completed in 1779 by John Smeaton. The town touches the heart with its […]

Tolquhon Castle

History haunts the ruined castle like a murmur of yesterday; an aura of fragile peace plays with memories that refuse to fade in the light of today. The castle stands as a shadow of its former glory, however grandeur still glistens in the old stone walls. Tolquhon Castle, near Tarves in Aberdeenshire, is an exciting […]

Braemar

A glittering gemstone in the heart of west Aberdeenshire, this raw ruby of Royal Deeside stuns with rugged beauty. An untamed wild landscape enfolds the village of Braemar, the lilting lullaby of the River Dee revives the soul, while magnificent mountains rise above like giant guardians. There are a variety of craft and coffee shops, […]