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20 Oct

Historic landmark to be restored

A £130k project has been approved to repair the historic fountain in Victoria Park on Westburn Road restoring it to its former glory.

AGCC

15 Jul

Secrets of Slains: Delving into north-east coast’s captivating past

The secrets of Slains Castle and a Cold War early-warning radio station are the focus of David Brown’s guided historic walk. Gayle checks it out.

Press and Journal

13 Jul

Graffiti Grannies take part in Nuart’s world-record paste-up wall project

Graffiti Grannies – crafty pensioners who bonded as part of a project introducing older people to street art – are part of a Nuart initiative to create the largest paste-up wall in the world.

Press and Journal

9 Jul

Travel blogger picks North East locations among best dog-friendly picnic spots in Scotland

If you’re fancying a picnic with friends – both the two and four-legged variety – Craigievar, Bow Fiddle Rock and Dores by Loch Ness have been named some of the best spots in Scotland.

Evening Express

6 Jul

WATCH: Time-lapse and video interview with Nuart artists SNIK

Contemporary duo SNIK – Nik Ellis and Laura Perrett – have just finished creating their mural at the soon-to-be demolished Aberdeen Market building.

Press and Journal

5 Jul

Nuart artists SNIK commence work on wall that will soon be demolished

Despite plans to demolish the building later this year to make way for new office, retail and leisure space, Nuart street festival curator Martyn Reed said the mural will “still leave a legacy”.

Press and Journal

1 Jul

Time-lapse and video interview with Nuart artist Henrik Uldalen

“I’ve been working with Martyn Reed (Nuart organiser) as part of Nuart Stavanger – which is my mum’s hometown. I absolutely love Aberdeen – I think it’s a beautiful city. I love the grey and I love the granite and the big massive buildings..."

Press and Journal

30 Jun

Top 7 scenic picnic spots to pay a visit to in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

From potentially catching a glimpse of the seals at Newburgh beach to admiring the grounds at Johnston Gardens, check out some of the picturesque places to enjoy a picnic this summer, as recommended by the P&J Food and Drink team.

Press and Journal

30 Jun

Get closer to nature with new Wild Aberdeen animal trail

The team behind the popular Dolpinwatch project have launched the scheme to help residents young and old to get closer to nature.

Press and Journal

28 Jun

Artist Henrik Uldalen has just started working on his Nuart mural

Norwegian artist Henrik Uldalen has just started working on his Nuart mural off Gerrard Street in Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

25 Jun

Move aside NC500, there’s a new road trip in town! Crerar450 promises experience of a lifetime

Scotland’s newest road trip, which promises to rival the North Coast 500, has been launched incorporating some of the most beautiful scenes across the Highlands, Argyll and Aberdeenshire.

Evening Express

24 Jun

Artistic duo SNIK to create twin mural for Nuart Aberdeen

Internationally acclaimed artists SNIK, who took part in Nuart Stavanger, are looking forward to creating a “twin” mural in Aberdeen.

Press and Journal

16 Jun

Fairytale pink castle that inspired Disney’s Cinderella to reopen for first time in two years

Craigievar Castle is believed to have been the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle. And from Saturday, visitors can learn the property’s full story as the National Trust for Scotland throw open the doors for the first time since Oct 2019.

Evening Express

16 Jun

Peaky Blinders stars back virtual version of Portsoy boat festival

People are being urged to support the virtual version of Portsoy’s Scottish Traditional Boat Festival – by order of the Peaky Blinders.

Press and Journal

16 Jun

Artist KMG on her first Nuart mural and hopes to ‘reconnect’ Aberdeen

Aberdeen artist Katie Guthrie (KMG) is almost finished turning a plain wall into a stunning work of art as part of this year’s Nuart festival.

Press and Journal

8 Jun

#RediscoverABDN: Aberdeen student puts coastline in picture with perfect bird’s eye view

The competition, launched in January this year, has seen hundreds of keen local snappers share their top pics of the city and its surrounds.

Evening Express

7 Jun

‘It’s Cornwall without the crowds’: Film for virtual boat festival could put Portsoy on tourist map

But the latest production isn’t a major TV series about gangsters such as Peaky Blinders, or a remake of a comedy classic like the recently reinvented Whisky Galore. This time, the star is the coastal community itself.

Press and Journal

7 Jun

VisitAberdeenshire launches new campaign to attract visitors this summer

VisitAberdeenshire is launching a new campaign to attract visitors to Aberdeenshire’s towns and villages this summer. The ‘Rediscover your Aberdeenshire towns and villages’ campaign launches on Sunday in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council.

Evening Express

4 Jun

Wild swimming: Check out the cleanest waters to take a dip in with the P&J's interactive map

Since the start of 2020, the craze of wild swimming, or as others call it simply swimming outside, has made a huge splash across the country, with many people taking to rivers, seas and lochs for a dip for the very first time.

Press and Journal

1 Jun

Tourism body reveals new marketing campaign will promote Majestic Aberdeenshire

VisitAberdeenshire has taken on the moniker Majestic Aberdeenshire for its majority of its visitor, and travel industry-facing promotions.

Press and Journal

20 May

Artist-in-residence with no residency: How Maja Zećo celebrated Aberdeen Art Gallery’s collection in lockdown

Maja, who became Aberdeen Art Gallery’s first-ever artist-in-residence earlier this year, had the challenge of celebrating the venue’s artworks when the gallery was closed earlier this year due to Covid-19 and she was unable to explore the gallery’s

Press and Journal

20 May

North and North East beaches named amongst Scotland’s best by Lonely Planet

As the warm summer months slowly and patiently approach, travel guide Lonely Planet has timely collated the best beaches in the country.

Press and Journal

17 May

Volunteers upgrade Aberdeenshire walking routes with the help of a charity grant

The Lumphanan Paths Group aimed to make the local walking paths safer and more accessible while spreading awareness of the routes.

Evening Express

10 May

#RediscoverABDN: Aberdeenshire’s castles take centre stage in latest campaign theme

Marc Gordon is the fourth keen photographer to scoop a #RediscoverABDN prize with his captivating image overlooking Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven.

Evening Express

6 May

New virtual tour shows off cafe and dolphin-viewing centre coming to Torry Battery

People eager to see inside an ambitious new visitor attraction near Aberdeen Harbour no longer have to wait until it is built – or even leave their sofas.

Press and Journal

3 May

Photographer captures incredible images of Orca off north-east coast

Nick Collins took an amazing series of images off the coast of Newtonhill yesterday evening. The eight-orca pod was seen travelling north, with others reportedly spotting them off Newburgh a couple of hours later.

Evening Express

28 Apr

New artist’s impression shows transformation of Torry Battery into Greyhope Bay

The ambitious initiative is repurposing shipping containers by transforming them into a visitor attraction at the former artillery battery overlooking Aberdeen’s harbour, and its famous population of charismatic dolphins.

Press and Journal

20 Apr

Hotels, museums and drinks companies sign up for conference to boost tourism in the North East

VisitScotland’s virtual event Scotland Reconnect will bring more than 330 tour operators and travel agents together to discuss ways to rebuild the sector following the pandemic.

Evening Express

15 Apr

Historic sites across the north and north-east to reopen as Covid restrictions ease

Huntly Castle, Elgin Cathedral, Fort George, Urquhart Castle and Skara Brae are among the 20 sites that Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is preparing to reopen as Covid restrictions ease.

Evening Express

13 Apr

RediscoverABDN: Competition winner’s early start pays off with spectacular sunrise

March’s winner has spoken of her delight after taking the latest top prize for the majestic landscapes in spring theme. Kate got up at 3am to capture the sunrise from Bennachie with the light starting to spread out across the Aberdeenshire landscape/

Evening Express

12 Apr

Opportunity for artists to have work added to Aberdeen Art Gallery collection

The second round of the Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums micro-commissions has been launched after six artists were chosen in January. A total of £9,400 was distributed between the six successful applicants.

Evening Express

9 Apr

New suspended signage scheme for Aberdeen city centre gets green light

A scheme of suspended signage in Aberdeen city centre has taken an important step forward, having secured approval from Aberdeen City Council's planning department to proceed.

AGCC

9 Apr

Huge shipping containers to be converted for Greyhope Bay dolphin visitor centre in Aberdeen

An ambitious project to transform an old artillery battery in Aberdeen into a world-class dolphin-viewing centre has taken a major step forwards.

Press and Journal

8 Apr

Activities and attractions in the north and north-east of Scotland to look forward to in next round of lockdown easing

Museums, gyms and non-essential retail are among some of the businesses that will be allowed to reopen later this month.

Press and Journal

2 Apr

Cambus O’May bridge finally reopened after six years after Storm Frank destruction

A Deeside suspension bridge that has been shut ever since it was almost destroyed by Storm Frank in 2015 has finally been reopened, after extensive repair efforts by Aberdeenshire Council.

Evening Express

26 Mar

British Art Show puts culture at the heart of Aberdeen’s Covid-19 recovery

A major art exhibition arriving in Aberdeen this summer aims to help the Granite City recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, say organisers and council leaders.

Press and Journal

18 Mar

Aberdeen skate park gets Space Jam transformation

However, the artist behind the colourful mural remains a mystery. The Friends of Westfield Park, a group of volunteers who look after the park, and Aberdeen City Council have no idea who created it.

Evening Express

15 Mar

#RediscoverABDN: Call for north-east photographers to submit pictures for latest campaign theme

North-east photographers are being encouraged to snap up stunning images for the latest theme in the RediscoverABDN competition.

Evening Express

12 Mar

#RediscoverABDN competition winner captured stunning image in middle of night

This month’s winner of the #RediscoverABDN competition has spoken of his delight after taking the top prize.

Evening Express

2 Mar

RediscoverABDN: North-east photographers submit stunning architecture pictures for competition

This month’s photography competition focused on celebrating the architecture of the north-east and has already seen some stunning entries.

Evening Express

2 Mar

Hollywood leaves Aberdeen as Tetris filming in the city wraps

Filming for Hollywood film Tetris has now wrapped up in Aberdeen. Kingsman star Taron Egerton was spotted on the streets of the Granite City which had been transformed into Soviet Russia.

Press and Journal

2 Mar

Sky-gazers catch glimpse of snow moon signalling the end of winter

Clear skies across the north of Scotland allowed P&J photographers to capture the celestial spectacle over the weekend.

Press and Journal

23 Feb

RediscoverABDN: North-east photographers snap amazing architecture pictures

This month’s photography competition has already seen some amazing entries around the Inspiring Architecture theme.

Evening Express

17 Feb

VisitAberdeenshire launches Aberdeen tourism campaign to promote future travel to the city

VisitAberdeenshire has recruited local people to be the faces of Aberdeen in a new tourism campaign encouraging visitors back to the city later this year.

AGCC

16 Feb

Tourism body in Aberdeen promotion push as industry looks to recoup pandemic losses

VisitAberdeenshire's digital campaign “Our Aberdeen is Your Aberdeen” has recruited residents to be the face of its campaign, as the local tourism industry sets its sights on taking full advantage of the post-Covid era.

Press and Journal

9 Feb

Star Cillian Murphy spotted at Portsoy port as Peaky Blinders filming begins

Filming is now under way on the new series of Peaky Blinders at Portsoy’s harbour. The production team behind the BBC’s hit show spent weeks transforming the 17th century harbour ahead of filming commencing.

Evening Express

5 Feb

New research unveils hidden features of North East landmark which inspired castle in Disney’s Cinderella

The lost walls and fortifications of a North East fairytale castle have been revealed in a new project carried out by the National Trust for Scotland.

Evening Express

2 Feb

RediscoverABDN: North East photographers rediscover lockdown for competition

VisitAberdeenshire and the Evening Express are inviting keen photographers to share an image via social media throughout the #RediscoverABDN initiative.

Evening Express

20 Jan

BBC TV hit Peaky Blinders being filmed in Portsoy

The team behind the BBC’s hit gangster show plans to film part of its sixth series at Portsoy harbour in the coming weeks but said adhering to coronavirus restrictions is their utmost priority.

Evening Express

1 Dec

Your Photo, Your Town

The Press & Journal received some incredible submissions for our Your Photo, Your Town photography competition.

Press and Journal

17 Nov

New scheme will help north-east attractions benefit from business support

The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) is offering attractions across the country the opportunity to experience a range of business benefits at no cost, with the launch of a free two-month temporary membership offer.

Evening Express

13 Oct

Aberdeen Art Gallery named as a winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020

Aberdeen Art Gallery has been announced as a winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020, the most prestigious museum prize in the world. In a unique edition of the prize, five winning museums have been named.

AGCC

2 Oct

Creative freelancers and organisations receive funding boost

Funding has been announced for creative freelancers and organisations across Scotland to help them continue their work during the pandemic. One project to previously benefit was Aberdeen’s Spectra festival.

Press and Journal

27 Aug

North-east MSP welcomes reopening of historic venues

Pitmedden Gardens – which had been expected to remain closed for the rest of the year – will welcome visitors from next month. Haddo House and Fyvie Castle have opened their grounds.

Evening Express

26 Aug

Lane7 to reopen their doors

The Shiprow bar, arcade and bowling alley will reopen tomorrow, Aug 27.

Society

26 Aug

Plans for Scotland to rival Norway’s ‘hutting community’

Invercauld Estate consists of 100,000 acres of land across Aberdeenshire and Perthshire in the Cairngorms National Park.

Press and Journal

4 Aug

The Royal Lochnagar Distillery to reopen on Monday

“We are pleased that the time has finally come to reopen our doors so visitors can discover the magic behind how we create our amazing single malt."

Evening Express

27 Jul

Tourism bosses in bid to bring visitors to North East

VisitAberdeenshire took part in City Fair, which brings together buyers, suppliers and destinations from all over Europe.

Evening Express

24 Jul

Road trip around our regions coast

A collation of road trips around the north-east that offer stunning coastal views and visits to historic attractions

Evening Express

24 Jul

Tour around the North East

Touring is a great way to help explorers make their way through the list of must-see attractions scattered across the North East

Press and Journal

24 Jul

Where to bag your first munro

As part of VisitAberdeenshire’s Rediscover Your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire campaign, the P&J have rounded up a selection of hills to suit varying abilities.

Press and Journal

20 Jul

Rediscover Your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire: Out and about on the coast

A selection of stunning coastal walks to try out during your next outing, as well as nearby food and drink suggestions.

Evening Express

20 Jul

In Pictures: Sunseekers across the North East make most of warm weather

Sunbathers took full advantage of the warm weather with crowds returning to North East beauty spots.

Evening Express

20 Jul

Scots urged to shop local and help small businesses amid pandemic

Shoppers across the north are being urged to “think local” and help the economy recover from CV-19.

Press and Journal

17 Jul

Famous famous reveal their favourite North-east spots

Rediscover campaign is revealing the hot-spots for well-known locals.

Press and Journal

16 Jul

25 most picturesque walks in Aberdeenshire

The Dinner Stories blog takes us through 25 of the most amazing walks in our region.

Dinner Stories

16 Jul

10 things to rediscover in our area

It’s time to rediscover the fairy-tale castle grounds, majestic mountains, impressive coastlines and city sightseeing!

VisitAberdeenshire

16 Jul

Rediscover your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

VisitAberdeenshire has launched their new campaign.

Press and Journal

16 Jul

Rediscover your favourite North East spot

People are being encouraged to snap their favourite part of the North East

Society

14 Jul

Reopening dates of some north-east sites revealed

National heritage body Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has revealed its plans for reopening sites.

Evening Express

14 Jul

Aberdeen named as one of top destinations for coastal staycations

The Granite City has been chosen as one of the top cities in the UK for both an outdoor and city staycation.

Society

13 Jul

Fairy doors to return to the city

The popular fairy door project has returned to Westfield Park in Bridge of Don.

Evening Express

10 Jul

North-east tourism sector to reopen after Sturgeon announcement

The tourism sector will be able to welcome back visitors after the first minister’s announcement.

Evening Express

9 Jul

5% VAT slash for hospitality and tourism industry

Rediscover Scotland as VAT slashed to entice customers and help businesses.

Press and Journal

2 Jul

North-east 250 part 2

Lemonchelloello explores northern Aberdeenshire and the amazing coastal towns.

Lemonchelloello

2 Jul

North-east 250 Part 1

Local blogger Lemonchelloello explores the beautiful North-east, from Drum Castle to Slains Castle.

Lemonchelloello

2 Jul

VisitAberdeenshire and partners to help businesses navigate reopening

Online seminars to help local tourism businesses understand to be hosted this week.

AGCC

30 Jun

North-east mansion features in VisitScotland’s art project

Duff House, one of the north-east’s most well-known landmarks, is featured in an online course launched by VisitScotland.

Evening Express

29 Jun

Aberdeen Science Centre asks visitors to bring back the memories

Aberdeen Science Centre (ASC) is inviting members of the public to help create an online memories board as part of the plans for the reopening of the newly transformed centre at The Tramsheds later this year.

AGCC

29 Jun

All aboard for an armchair tour of Aberdeen Maritime Museum

From today (Wednesday 24 June) the popular Aberdeen Maritime Museum attraction joins Aberdeen Art Gallery in welcoming virtual visitors via Smartify, the world’s most downloaded museum app.

AGCC

19 Jun

Countdown to Scottish Agricultural Show online

Keen livestock breeders tend to focus on the judging rings at agricultural shows, but no summer event is complete without food, drink and trade stands.

Press and Journal

19 Jun

Chance to visit north-east prison museum from the comfort of your own home

North-east residents now have the opportunity to visit Peterhead Prison Museum from the comfort of their own home.

Evening Express

19 Jun

New project lets public virtually visit north-east tourist attractions during lockdown

Visit Aberdeenshire has published footage and vlogs online to showcase special attractions in the north-east.

Evening Express

19 Jun

Aberdeenshire is ‘leaving a light on’ for future visitors with armchair adventures

A tourism body has promised to “leave a light on” for when visitors return to the north-east.

Press and Journal

19 Jun

Joint project is hoping to grow adventure tourism in the north-east

A group of organisations in the north-east is targeting sustainable growth in adventure tourism as part of a long-term economic recovery plan for the area’s tourist industry.

Press and Journal

18 Jun

Scolty Hill Walk

Route information and map for Scotly Hill, Aberdeenshire

Walk Highlands

18 Jun

Hike Bennachie

Route information and map for Bennachie in Aberdeenshire

Forestry and Land Scotland

18 Jun

Explore Royal Deeside by water

See a different side to Royal Deeside when you explore by water

Society

18 Jun

Take a virtual tour of Fyvie Castle

Get behind the scenes with a virtual tour of the historic castle

National Trust for Scotland

18 Jun

Museum from home

We care for Aberdeen's Nationally-Recognised collections of art and history on behalf of the people of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Art Gallery

18 Jun

Virtually step in to the Music Hall

Aberdeen Music Hall might be closed but you can still explore the Stepping In Screen through this virtual reconstruction of the space and screen.

Music Hall Aberdeen

18 Jun

A Royal retreat in Aberdeenshire

Discover why generations of royals have been charmed by Deeside

VisitAberdeenshire

18 Jun

Lighthouses in Aberdeenshire

Linda McGuigan tells us all about Aberdeenshire's four Iconic Stevenson lighthouses

VisitAberdeenshire

18 Jun

Hidden Scotland’s favourite Aberdeenshire spots

Hidden Scotland founder Jack Cairney takes you through his favourite Aberdeenshire photographs.

VisitAberdeenshire

18 Jun

13 things you might not know about the Cairngorms National Park

Suzy Bashford from VisitCairngorms tells us 13 things you might not know about the Cairngorms National Park

VisitAberdeenshire