by Sarah Harker
October 23, 2019
Crathes Castle - Visit Scotland
With Halloween all around us this 31st October, our blog reflects on Myth & Magic of the area.
Myths and magi...
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by Sarah Harker
August 23, 2019
The Lonach Gathering has the reputation of being Scotland’s friendliest Highland Games and is a celebration of Scottish history, heritage and culture.
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by Sarah Harker
August 2, 2018
Royal Deeside an area blessed with its fair share of unspoilt and special landscape. Part situated within the wonderful setting of the Cairngorms National Park and part in the fresh rolling landscapes of Aberdeenshire, the area really has the best of both environments and worlds.
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by Sarah Harker
July 22, 2018
Scotland has long been celebrated in paintings, verse, prose and song and why not, with such inspiring scenery, it is easy to understand why.
Ho...
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by Sarah Harker
November 28, 2017
Braemar is one of the larger and prettiest settlements in Royal Deeside, overlooked by the majestic Cairngorm Mountain range. Probably best known for the Braemar Gathering, a traditional Highland Games held every September which attracts thousand of visitors from all over the World.
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by Sarah Harker
November 22, 2017
Ballater has an enduring charm that doubtlessly contributed to the Royal decision to buy an estate close by. It is an attractive village, surrounded by hills and mountains, and enjoys a warm climate over the summer months. This weekend enjoy the
Ballater Winter Festival .
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by Sarah Harker
November 14, 2017
Whilst visiting Aboyne take the opportunity to visit George Strachans Ltd who have one of the finest ranges of whiskies, gins and beers in the North East. If exploring the great outdoors then a trip to Hilltrek Ltd , an outdoor clothing & equipment specialist offering high quality tailor-made outdoor wear.
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by Sarah Harker
November 7, 2017
A strong community spirit awaits your visit with a community hub in the Scott Skinner Square. A good selection of shops, eating establishments, activities and accommodation, can be found & it continues to be a popular holiday destination. Hill walkers and geocachers are in their element on nearby Scolty Hill or one of the higher peaks such as Clachnaben.
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by Sarah Harker
October 17, 2017
Looking for things to do with the family over the school holidays? Yes then read on….
Here are our suggestions for fun ideas to do in and around R...
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by Sarah Harker
October 3, 2017
Lumphanan on Royal Deeside is strongly connected with Macbeth, no not the Macbeth that Shakespeare embellished as an evil tyrant, but the real King Macbeth, who ruled Scotland from 1040–1057.
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by Sarah Harker
September 26, 2017
Royal Deeside offers some of the best walking in Scotland and as would be expected is a very popular activity.
Several Munros (mountains over 3,00...
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by Sarah Harker
September 19, 2017
Deeside has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to music and song. From its source, high on Braeriach to its mouth at Aberdeen, the river D...
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