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๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Sharing where we explore and what we get up to across Aberdeen and the rest of Scotland includng our favourite experiences, events, coffee, food and places to visit.

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17/08/2026

Neist Point Lighthouse ๐Ÿด

One of the most spectacular spots on the Isle of Skye ๐ŸŒŠ

Perched on the dramatic western tip of Skye, Neist Point Lighthouse feels like the edge of the world. The rugged cliffs, crashing Atlantic waves and views towards the Outer Hebrides make this one of those places you wonโ€™t forget.

๐Ÿ“ Where to park:
There is a free car park at Neist Point, located at Waterstein, Glendale, IV55 8WT. From the car park, you follow the path towards the lighthouse and viewpoint. Neist Point Car Park

๐Ÿฅพ Good to know:
The walk involves steps and uneven ground, so sensible footwear is recommended. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the cliffs and scenery rather than rushing straight to the lighthouse.

๐ŸŒ… Best time to visit:
Sunset is particularly spectacular, with the evening light illuminating the cliffs and sea. It can be windy and the weather on Skye changes quickly, so bring a waterproof layer even when the forecast looks promising.

๐Ÿ‘€ Keep an eye out for wildlife too โ€” the waters around Neist Point are known for sightings of dolphins, porpoises, seals and, occasionally, whales.

Neist Point Lighthouse โ€” definitely one to add to your Skye itinerary. ๐Ÿ“ธ

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16/08/2026

๐Ÿ• If youโ€™re a pizza lover in Aberdeenshire, you need to know about this little hidden gem in Kintore!

The Hummingbird has brought back its pizza nights, and theyโ€™re serving up wood-fired pizzas just two nights a week, from 4 till 7pm.

We went along to try a few for ourselves and ordered the Salami & Pesto, Pepperoni and Margherita, along with their homemade garlic butter pizza bread.

And honestlyโ€ฆ everything was delicious! The pizzas had that gorgeous wood-fired crust, loads of flavour, and the garlic bread was the perfect side.

There are seven pizzas to choose from, including Hummingbird Spicy, Crispy BBQ Chicken, Vegetarian and Hawaiian, so thereโ€™s something for everyone.

๐Ÿ• Friday & Saturday, 4โ€“7pm
๐Ÿ“ The Hummingbird, Midmill Parade, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0UY (Company Information Service)

But remember โ€” itโ€™s only two nights a week, so if you fancy a pizza night, get yourself along! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•

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The KAVA Life โ˜•๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸพWhy should you definitely make KAVA at Aberdeen Beach your next stop?Here are 20 reasons why you should...
15/08/2026

The KAVA Life โ˜•๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿพ

Why should you definitely make KAVA at Aberdeen Beach your next stop?

Here are 20 reasons why you should join The KAVA Life too ๐Ÿ‘‡

1. โ˜• Proper specialty coffee
2. ๐ŸŒŠ Coffee with a sea view
3. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ The perfect stop during a beach walk
4. ๐Ÿซ Seriously indulgent hot chocolate
5. โœจ Signature drinks you wonโ€™t find everywhere
6. ๐Ÿถ Pup cups for your four-legged friends
7. ๐Ÿฆ SWIRL โ€” serving up deliciously creamy ice cream
8. ๐Ÿง Delicious sweet treats & bakes
9. ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram-worthy drinks
10. ๐Ÿ‚ It changes every season, so thereโ€™s always something new to discover
11. ๐ŸŒ… The perfect place to watch the sky change
12. ๐Ÿ‘ซ Great for catching up with friends
13. โค๏ธ Supporting a local independent business
14. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ The ideal reward after a long walk
15. ๐ŸงŠ Something refreshing for sunny beach days
16. ๐Ÿงฃ Something cosy for those classic Aberdeen days
17. ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Fresh sea air + great coffee = unbeatable combo
18. ๐Ÿ• Because your pup deserves a KAVA treat too
19. ๐Ÿ˜ Because sometimes you just deserve a KAVA
20. ๐ŸŒŠโ˜• Because once you discover The KAVA Life, youโ€™ll want to come back again and again.

Soโ€ฆ are you living The KAVA Life yet?

๐Ÿ“ KAVA Street Coffee, Aberdeen Beach

Tag the person โ€” and their pup โ€” youโ€™re bringing to KAVA ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Portnellan Lodges ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’งIf youโ€™re looking for the perfect Scottish staycation, add Portnellan Lodges in Crianlarich to you...
14/08/2026

Portnellan Lodges ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’ง

If youโ€™re looking for the perfect Scottish staycation, add Portnellan Lodges in Crianlarich to your list! ๐ŸคŽ

Our cosy little lodge had everything we needed, surrounded by trees with beautiful Munro views. ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ”๏ธ

And the best part? Thereโ€™s so much to do right on the doorstep โ€” paddle boarding, kayaking, rowing, fishing, forest walks and more! ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒฒ

A few must-dos nearby:
๐Ÿฅพ Climb Ben More
๐ŸŒŠ Paddle board on Loch Dochart
๐Ÿž๏ธ Walk the West Highland Way
๐Ÿ’ฆ Visit the Falls of Dochart
๐Ÿก Explore Killin
๐Ÿฐ See Loch Dochart Castle
๐ŸŒฒ Explore Crianlarich Woodland

Perfect for a relaxing escape or an adventure-filled Highland getaway. ๐ŸŒฒโ˜•๏ธ

Cosy lodge + mountains + lochs + the Highlands = the perfect staycation. ๐ŸคŽ

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12/08/2026

Ad | Do you ever feel guilty about screen time? When youโ€™re juggling a million things, keeping the kids entertained can sometimes feel impossible.
One thing that helps ease that guilt is our family membership. Whenever a free weekend comes around, we can grab our member cards, hop in the car, leave the phones behind and set off on an adventure together.
With unlimited access to over 100 special places and free parking, thereโ€™s always somewhere new to explore. So, this weekend, weโ€™ll be putting down the screens, discovering a new place and making memories that last. Plus, our membership helps protect these amazing places for future generations.
Two-adult family membership is ยฃ13.15 a month and includes up to six children, perfect for school holiday and half-term adventures, especially when the kids want to bring a friend along too.
Ready for your next family adventure? Become a member at nts.org.uk/join, or visit your nearest property and sign up on the day.

11/08/2026

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท When France meets Aberdeenshireโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

A new coffee stop right next to one of our favourite walks โ€” and safe to say, the coffee did not disappoint! โ˜•๏ธ

As sooo many of you will know, Iโ€™m forever posting about Ley Woods at Crathes because itโ€™s probably my favourite place to walk Bobby. This time we took Mila too for her first little walk around the groundsโ€ฆ and letโ€™s just say she had A LOT to say about it! ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿพ

After our walk, I popped over to the new Maison Castaniรฉ at Milton of Crathes and instantly knew it was going to be my kind of place.

Knowing we visit Paris every year, Iโ€™m always drawn to anything that brings a little bit of that French feeling home โ€” and this really does feel like a little slice of France in the heart of Royal Deeside. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

Tucked away in a steading at Milton of Crathes, you can stop for coffee, pick up a jambon beurre, have a wander around the shop or, when the weather is good, sit outside by the burn overlooking the River Dee.

I only stopped for a quick coffee after the dog walk this time, but I already canโ€™t wait to go back when the kids are back at school for a very French lunch date. ๐Ÿฅ–โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿค

Definitely one to add to your list!

๐Ÿ“ Maison Castaniรฉ, Milton of Crathes
๐Ÿ•™ Tuesdayโ€“Sunday, 10amโ€“4pm

France meets Royal Deesideโ€ฆ and Iโ€™m here for it. ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทโœจ

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11/08/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”๏ธ A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the Trossachs ๐Ÿ”๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

The John Ruskin Viewpoint at Brig oโ€™ Turk, Callander, is a beautiful spot where nature, history and breathtaking scenery come together. ๐Ÿ’š

The peaceful viewpoint looks across the stunning Glen Finglas landscape โ€” an area that inspired the famous Victorian writer and art critic John Ruskin, who admired the wild beauty of Scotlandโ€™s countryside.

๐Ÿฅพ The Walk

Starting from Dam Road Car Park, Finglas Road, Brig oโ€™ Turk, Callander, FK17 8HS, this scenic circular walk is around 3 miles (5 km) and takes approximately 1.5โ€“2 hours, depending on stops to enjoy the scenery and take photos.

The route winds through woodland and open countryside, passing the Glen Finglas waterfall and dam before reaching the viewpoint. There are some gentle climbs along the way, but the spectacular views make every step worthwhile. ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿž๏ธ

The sound of rushing water, peaceful woodland paths and mountain views make this a truly special corner of the Trossachs. ๐ŸŒฒ๐Ÿ’ง

โœจ A perfect place for fresh air, a quiet escape, and a view that feels like Scotland at its very best.

๐Ÿ“ John Ruskin Viewpoint, Brig oโ€™ Turk, Callander

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๐Ÿ” Did someone say Humble Burger?A delicious and tasty spot to try, serving up Seattle-inspired Scottish street food and ...
09/08/2026

๐Ÿ” Did someone say Humble Burger?

A delicious and tasty spot to try, serving up Seattle-inspired Scottish street food and some of the best smash burgers in Moray! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”ฅ

One issue thoughโ€ฆ what are you going to try? ๐Ÿค”

We opted for three absolute belters:

๐Ÿท The Notorious P.I.G โ€” ยฃ12.50
Double smash, BBQ pulled pork, cheese, crispy onions, lettuce, apple sauce and mayo. A proper loaded burger packed full of flavour!

๐Ÿ”ฅ The Big Yin โ€” ยฃ12.40
Double smash, haggis, American cheese, bacon, gherkins and peppercorn sauce. A Scottish twist on a smash burger and a serious handful!

๐Ÿง€ The Plain Jane โ€” ยฃ9.50
Double smash with American cheese and cheddar. Keeping it simple, cheesy and absolutely delicious!

And let me tell youโ€ฆ these burgers are STACKED! ๐Ÿคค

Generously filled with toppings that are oozing out with every bite, making this one seriously messy but very tasty experience!

๐Ÿ“ The Humble Burger, Munro Place, Elgin, IV30 4LL

Seattle inspired. Scottish street food. Seriously loaded smash burgers. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

Which one would you choose? ๐Ÿ‘€

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โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ’— A little Fat Batch treat in Aberdeen! ๐Ÿซ๐ŸชWe popped into Fat Batch and decided to make a proper afternoon of it โ€” two ...
08/08/2026

โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ’— A little Fat Batch treat in Aberdeen! ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿช

We popped into Fat Batch and decided to make a proper afternoon of it โ€” two coffees and the Milky Way Brookie, because why not? ๐Ÿ˜

We tried the iced can latte, and it was such a delicious treat! The coffee was smooth, creamy and refreshing, and we absolutely loved the idea of serving it in a can โ€” such a cool and fun concept that makes the whole experience feel a little different. ๐ŸงŠโ˜•๏ธ

And then there was the Milky Way Brookieโ€ฆ ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿซ If you love that combination of a rich, chocolatey brownie and a soft, indulgent cookie, this is definitely one to try. It was the perfect sweet treat alongside the coffee and made for such a lovely little coffee-and-cake stop.

We really loved the whole vibe of Fat Batch โ€” colourful, playful and all about making coffee and sweet treats feel fun. Itโ€™s the kind of place where you can pop in for a quick coffee but somehow end up leaving with a bake (or two!) as well. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’•

Two coffees + a Milky Way Brookie = a very good decision in our books! โœจ

If youโ€™re in Aberdeen and looking for somewhere a little different for your coffee fix and something sweet, definitely add Fat Batch to your list. ๐Ÿทโ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿช

๐Ÿ“ Fat Batch
57 Elmbank Terrace, Aberdeen, AB24 3NL

Would definitely go back to try more of their bakes! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ’—

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07/08/2026

๐ŸŒ… Hackley Bay, Aberdeenshire ๐ŸŒŠ

One of those hidden little beaches that feels like a secret tucked away along the Aberdeenshire coast. Itโ€™s the perfect spot to wander, switch off and just enjoy the peace and quiet.

We love coming here for an early morning walk, especially when we can catch the sunrise. Watching the sky slowly change, listening to the waves and seeing the first light hit the cliffs makes the walk down here feel completely worth it. ๐Ÿค

Itโ€™s one of mine and Bobbyโ€™s favourite walks, and one of the things we love most is how quiet it always seems to be. Even on a beautiful morning, you can often have the beach almost completely to yourself โ€” just you, the sea and the sound of nature.

A little hidden gem that never gets old. ๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿพ

Hackley Bay, youโ€™re pretty special. ๐Ÿค

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