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Top 20 Castles, Aberdeen & Shire, with Skene House
Skene House in Aberdeen is an ideal base for exploring the castles of the city and the shire. Head north, south or west for historic adventures and tales of Earls, Queens and Jacobites. No other part of the UK has so many castles per square mile as Aberdeenshire, so we’ve rounded up 20 (that’s right, 20!!) […]
Where to Grab a Pint – The Best Beer in Aberdeen
Whether you’re on a business trip, or a break away with a group of pals, knowing the best places in a city to grab a cool, chilled beer is knowledge indeed. To be fair, if you’re reading this you’re one step ahead, as Aberdeen is one of the best cities in the UK to appreciate […]
Shake It Out – Aberdeen’s Best Shakes & Ice Cream
Summer is here! It’s arrived! And whatever the Scottish weather brings it’s time to celebrate with ice cream. As a local Aberdeen business Skene House has the lowdown on the Granite City, so here’s the insider knowledge on the best shakes, cones, and creams in town. Crolla’s Gelateria Just up the road from Skene House […]
Blooming Marvellous – The Award Winning Parks & Gardens of Aberdeen
Visitors to Aberdeen may have images of a city scape in their mind, but the Granite City is a blooming marvellous destination. It’s won the renowned gardening competition ‘Britain in Bloom’ city category over a dozen times since 1965. As well as being the oil capital of Europe, the city takes great pride in its […]
Dining at Skene House – Choose Between a Dozen Restaurants!
At Skene House in Aberdeen we do things differently. For example, some hotels have a restaurant, meanwhile we boast a dozen. That’s because we’ve partnered up with a varied and flavoursome mix of the top eateries in the Granite City. We always try to go that extra mile and give our guests more, so why […]
Why Aberdeen Loves Nuart
The streetwise art festival Nuart is returning to Aberdeen for its second year, falling on 12-15 April 2018. Like any city, festivals come and go, and people are more passionate about some events than others, but Nuart created waves across the board. You couldn’t move on social media for seeing another Nuart picture or design […]
On the North East 250 Road Trip with Skene House
We are now part of the Ultimate Road Trip, the North East 250, which takes in some of the best scenery, history, whisky and activities in Scotland. We’ve always been proud of what’ s on our doorstep and this road trip pulls it all together, so now it’s time to get exploring. Skene House Apartment […]
Easter Egg Hunts in Aberdeen and Shire
Looking for an Easter Egg Hunt in Aberdeen and Shire? Look no further. Easter is approaching, and many of our mini guests enjoy hunting for eggs at this time of year. We don’t blame them, as usually these eggs are of the delicious chocolate variety. Here’s the latest, and a great offer to conclude […]
Scotland – The Most Beautiful Country in the World
Rough Guide readers voted Scotland the most stunning country in the world, pushing Canada and New Zealand aside to take the coveted number one spot. Every corner of Scotland has something breathtaking to offer but when it comes to the ‘wild beaches, deep lochs and craggy castles’ that the Rough Guide readers adored, Aberdeen […]
Vegan Aberdeen
Veganism is winning the hearts and minds of Scots up and down the country. What was once on the fringes, veganism is now entering the mainstream like never before. New cafés are opening, more magazines dedicated to this way of life are being published, more menus are available, more blogs offer recipes and support. At a time […]
Latest News: Tourism, New Projects and New Faces with VisitAberdeenshire
Skene House has just hosted a tourism event with VisitAberdeenshire profiling new projects and trends, and exploring Aberdeen’s future for tourists, locals and businesses alike. There’s a lot going on in the city and beyond, so if you’d like to hear the highlights of the event then here’s the lowdown. After Charles Skene, our founder, […]
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