Five fabulous dog walks, as recommended by you

There are plenty of magnificent hideaways in the north east of Scotland, and there’s no better way to explore them than with your four-legged friends.  Providing you with some Sunday inspiration, here are five of your favourite dog walking destinations in Aberdeenshire. So get the car packed with a picnic, throw in the walking boots…

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Time to expand for Aberdeen’s The Bread Maker

For many of us, whiling away an afternoon baking is a therapeutic pastime. Mixing simple ingredients and watching them transform into a delicious loaf or sponge is like some sort of beautiful witchcraft – and for the rest who don’t partake in the making of them, it is still a joy to eat these wonderful…

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Fabulous fusion with north east artist Joe Fan

The sparkling granite buildings, tranquil parks and peaceful beaches of Aberdeen are far removed from the towering skyscrapers of the densely populated, bustling Hong Kong. But for Joe Fan, the two places are inextricably linked. Born and raised in the East Asian city, Joe found the land of opportunity in Aberdeen when he arrived from…

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Badger & Co brunch sharing platter goes down a treat

There are two types of people in this world. The first will sit down at a tapas bar in excited anticipation. Living for the thrill of a foodie roulette, they trust that each shared plate will be a hit. The second will take their place round the table suitably uncomfortable, knowing they’ll likely be paying…

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Iconic British recording artist heads up Scottish gin campaign

Iconic British recording artist Paloma Faith is heading up Boe Gin’s new campaign. The singer stars in their latest advert and has her own signature serve, ‘Paloma’s Boe’ – a passionfruit flavoured spiced margarita. Distilled on-site in the village of Throsk near Stirling, Boe Gin is now one of the biggest independent gin producers in…

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Photographer Martin Parr to exhibit at Aberdeen Art Gallery

Work by Martin Parr, one of the world’s leading photographers, is to be the first special exhibition in the new BP Galleries at Aberdeen Art Gallery. The exhibition, which is presented by Aberdeen Art Gallery and Magnum Photos, will feature two bodies of work by Parr. The first is ‘Think of Scotland’ and the second…

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New Lagg Distillery opens on Isle of Arran

Lagg Distillery, the second distillery on the Isle of Arran, has now opened its state-of-the-art visitor centre to the public, becoming one of Scotland’s newest whisky distilleries. It is the first new distillery on the island since the opening of Isle of Arran Distiller’s original site in Lochranza, which opened in 1995. Collectively, the sites…

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Grand Slam brunch to be served at Trump Turnberry

Trump Turnberry is set to host a Grand Slam brunch, inspired by the ongoing Wimbledon tournament. To celebrate the iconic tennis tournament, the luxury resort will be hosting a Wimbledon Brunch to coincide with the men’s singles final on Sunday 14 July. For the tennis fans without a ticket to Centre Court, they can instead…

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Mansfield Estate retains title at Scottish Game Fair

Defending champions Mansfield Estate have retained their title at the Algo Estates Challenge at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair in Scone. Showcasing their skills across three sporting disciplines – fishing, clays and gundog handling – teams from around Scotland battled it out for the trophy, which was sponsored by Schoffel Country Clothing. Coming in second…

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Fans asked to submit favourite piping memories

Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival are asking fans from across the globe to submit their fondest piping memories, giving them the chance to become part of the festival’s history. As part of its ‘Sounds of a Lifetime’ campaign, organisers have decided to print the names and stories of those whose lives have been moved…

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