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Visiting Aberdeen with 5-12 Year Old Kids
Once children reach about five years old they’re definitely not babies any more. And they’ll be the first to tell you ‘I’m not a baby’, they’re big boys and girls who want to get out and about in the world. If you’re visiting Aberdeen then there’s lots to keep this age group engaged, entertained, educated […]
Birthday Honours for Charles Skene
Charles Skene, founder of the Skene Group, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list for services to business and enterprise promotion: an honour and privileged recognition after decades of dedicated work in Aberdeen. He’s best known for founding the Skene House Apartment Hotels in 1979 (its Whitehall branch has been number […]
Stay as Long as You Want at the New Long Stay Skene Whitehall
Aberdeen is known for big business, and big projects. This means that people often commit to the city for extended periods of time. If you, or your boss, need to spend potentially months in Aberdeen on a project, or if you’re relocating to the Granite City, our new offering at Skene House Whitehall may become […]
The Glamour of Graduation with Skene House
You’ve worked for years, burnt the midnight oil and the relief and joy of actually graduating is just around the corner. The graduation ceremony is a time when, for better or for worse, families come together to celebrate. Bringing relatives into one room can be a joyous or, shall we tactfully say, ‘colourful’ experience and […]
A Reply to Sathnam Sanghera of The Times
At Skene House we read Sathnam Sanghera’s article in The Times with some interest. Read it here. In his article he described how badly some hotels are adapting to their customers’ needs, from overcomplicated lighting, to spending money on installing phones by toilets (we don’t get that either), to the hotel industry’s seeming loathing of […]
The Boys Are Back in Town in Aberdeen
Be it Father’s Day treat, a stag do or just guys catching up with their mates for a weekend away, Aberdeen is a fantastic destination. Renowned for craft beer, whisky, golf, fishing, hiking, sport, good food and great bars this city combines some of the best experiences Scotland has to offer. WHERE TO STAY Guys […]
Seeking Perfect Accommodation for Wedding Guests? Discover Skene House
Finding affordable, quality accommodation for your wedding guests is one of the many decisions (alongside rings, cars, dresses, hairstyles and favours) that engaged couples need to ponder. But think on this: if your guests are happy, relaxed, comfortable and at ease with their surroundings it’s sure to impact positively on your big day. At Skene […]
A Taste of Aberdeen – Local Delicacies
Part of visiting a new city is trying the local delicacies and culture. “When in Rome” the saying goes. Well, “when in Aberdeen and shire”, there are plenty of tastes and experiences to indulge in, if you know where to look. If you want to say you’ve truly experienced the Granite City then Skene House […]
Look Up in Aberdeen! Embark on a Sculpture Trail
Aberdeen’s Look Again festival (27 April – 1 May 2017) encourages locals and visitors alike to look at the streets, monuments and statues in the city in a new light, and we’re delighted to sponsor these colourful, artistic events. As Skene House has three city centre locations we thought we’d ‘Look Again’ and discover more […]
Quality Accommodation for the Business Traveller in Aberdeen
Skene House is a popular choice with business travellers for one simple reason, it offers quality. We provide the benefits of fully serviced apartments with the luxury of a hotel. Our Whitehall property has been voted number one on Tripadvisor for over five consecutive years, and our Rosemount property is at number two. This is […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day in Aberdeen
If you’re considering escaping with the family for Mother’s Day then Skene House Apartments Hotels offer excellent child-friendly accommodation in the heart of the city and the inside track on where to take mum to make her feel appreciated, loved and relaxed. For a start Skene House’s luxury serviced apartments, in terms of travelling […]
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