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The Scotland
between the stops.
Notes from the road: places with a past, coastlines with character, and the small details that make North East Scotland worth knowing.
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LATEST STORY · 20 October 2026
How to See Puffins When Visiting Aberdeen
For many visitors, seeing puffins is one of those small Scottish hopes that quickly becomes the highlight of a trip. Their bright beaks, determined little walk and habit of appearing just where the cliffs feel biggest make them…
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Cruise & Travel Guide · 19 October 2026
Cruising to Aberdeen in 2027? Ships, Dates & a Different Way to Explore Scotland
If Aberdeen is one of the stops on your 2027 cruise around the British Isles, you might be wondering what there is…
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Coast · 15 October 2026
The Most Beautiful Coastal Villages in Aberdeenshire
Beauty is subjective, but Aberdeenshire’s coast has a particular way of staying with you: harbours set into old stone, cottages pressed close…
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Coast · 15 October 2026
Where Is Buchan, Scotland? A Local Guide to the Coast and Villages
Buchan is the north-eastern corner of Aberdeenshire: a place of working harbours, broad skies, sandy bays and a coastline that can change…
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Royal Deeside · 15 October 2026
Visiting Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Royal Deeside is one of the most rewarding day trips from Aberdeen: a landscape of river roads, pine woods, villages and big…
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Aberdeen Cruise Port: What to Do During a Day Ashore
A day ashore in Aberdeen can lead in several directions: into the city’s granite streets, south towards dramatic coastal scenery, or west…
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Coast · 10 October 2026
The Town I call Home
Peterhead: The Bloo Toon, Viking History and Hidden Aberdeenshire Discover Peterhead’s remarkable maritime history, Norse connections and forgotten harbours through the eyes…
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