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  • 2020 Highland Games with a Virtual Twist

    by Sarah Harker

    North East Scotland Virtual Games 2020. Traditional sights and sounds can now be heard by visitors old and new across the digital channels & networks.

    #VirtualHighlandGames being held this Saturday at the Braemar Gathering & Highland Games Centre from 9am - 5pm. 

  • Staying Safe this Easter in NE Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
    Here are a selection of the online activities that some of our Northern Highlights Sightseeing Pass businesses are sharing to keep you safe at home this Spring.

  • NE Scotland Out and About exploring Mountains to the Sea

    by Sarah Harker

    NE Scotland is home to the UK's largest National Park, Cairngorms National Park set in the Grampian Mountains. The area really has the best of both environments and worlds as you can escape into the wilderness of the mountains or relax along the stunning coastline.

  • Did You Know - North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
      Did you know The Cairngorms is where the majority of Scotland's wildcats call home? So,make sure you keep your eyes peeled! Scotland's Malt Wh...

  • Know Before You Go- North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
      Know Before You GoFirst visit to Scotland? - Here are 5 general tips that may help  You may hear words like aye (yes), nae (no), wee (little) a...

  • FREE Things to See and Do in North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
      From Parks and Gardens to some Museums and Art Galleries, there is a host of free things to see and do in the North East Corner of Scotland. ...

  • Myths and Magic from North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
    Myths and magic are so tightly woven into Scotland's history that it's sometimes impossible to separate reality from legend. Beyond the official h...

  • Ancestry in North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
    It is estimated that approximately 50 million people around the world have Scottish ancestry, with the largest volume in North America and in othe...

  • Country Code - North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
      Whilst enjoying the great outdoors in Scotland, please be sure to follow the Country Code at all times:   Guard against all risk of fire. Use ...

  • The Great Outdoors in North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
      Scotland has long been celebrated in paintings, verse, prose and song and why not, with such inspiring scenery, it is easy to understand why. No...

  • Creativity Alive and Well North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
    This corner of Scotland has a very active artistic and creative community, both past and present, much of whose work is strongly influenced by the ...

  • Castle Country - North East Scotland

    by Sarah Harker
      With an impressive count of more that 300 castles, stately mansions and ruins scattered across the landscape, there are more castles per acre he...