Explore the outdoors: ‘Why I can’t wait to return to Haddo House and Country Park’
Having moved to Aberdeen three years ago, I have always marvelled at just how quickly you can escape the city for the glorious countryside.
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Parking charges could soon be introduced at north-east country park
Visitors to a popular Aberdeenshire country estate could soon be charged for parking to support its continued success.
Ticket scammers target Haddo House Magical Forest event
A north-east country estate has issued a warning about scammers trying to profit from the last minute clamour to attend its Halloween event.
Charity fun run raises more than £3,000 for Newmachar woman with terminal cancer
More than 100 runners put their hands in their pockets yesterday to raise money for a north-east woman with terminal cancer.
New branches set to spruce up Scottish Tree Festival across Aberdeenshire
Some of Scotland’s most beautiful, haunting and unusual trees will be celebrated in the coming months when the Scottish Tree Festival returns to Aberdeenshire.
Haddo Madonna painting unlikely to be by Raphael, experts say
Art experts have concluded that a painting in a stately home’s collection which was thought to be by Raphael is unlikely to be the work of the Renaissance master.
Record bat numbers found at Haddo House
A record number of bats have been recorded at a historic Aberdeenshire mansion.
Road reopens after vehicle crashes into wall near north-east castle
Emergency vehicles were called to attend a two-vehicle crash on a north-east road.
Chance to enjoy outdoor theatre in iconic Aberdeenshire locations
Theatre lovers are being invited to watch everything from Shakespearean comedies to spooky musicals at National Trust properties in Aberdeenshire locations next week.
Record numbers of visitors leave north attractions celebrating a bumper year in 2018
Tourist attractions across the north and north-east of Scotland celebrated a bumper year in 2018 with record numbers of visitors.
Entries now open for Gathimba Edwards Foundation’s annual Haddo House Cross Country event
Entries are now open for the Gathimba Edwards Foundation’s (GEF) annual Haddo House Cross Country event which will be held later this month.
Haddo wades into ‘Ban the Bread’ debate as Queen’s swan marker approves diet of bread
A popular north-east attraction, well-known for its wildlife, has waded into a debate about whether or not people should feed bread to water fowl.
Haddo House warns public of scammer claiming to be selling tickets for upcoming Halloween event
A north-east country park has warned people to beware of a scammer claiming to be selling tickets for a forthcoming Halloween event.
Pupils perform ‘inspirational’ songs as part of Haddo’s Art Festival
North-east pupils took part in an “inspirational” concert last night as part of the Haddo Arts festival.
Call for artists to turn storm-hit Haddo tree into work of art
A 200-year-old tree which collapsed in recent storms could be turned into a piece of art.
Fifty artists to display work at Haddo House as part of festival
The Aberdeen Artists’ Society will host a fortnight-long exhibition at Haddo House next month.
National Trust for Scotland properties mark armistice with floral displays
Gardeners at properties across the north-east have grown striking memorial displays to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the final days of the First World War.
Haddo House says eating wild fruit is safe
A north-east country estate has issued guidance after concerns were raised over children eating wild fruit.
Information appeal after vandalism within Haddo House grounds
Police in Aberdeenshire are investigating an incident of vandalism within the grounds of Haddo House.
Plans forge ahead for outdoor kindergarten at Haddo House
An outdoor woodland nursery will be built at an historic north-east estate.
New Haddo link footpath opens up ancient route past Gight Castle
A path linking a popular Aberdeenshire tourist attraction with its nearest village was officially opened yesterday.
Queen Victoria’s mourning dress on display at Garioch Heritage Centre
The Garioch Heritage Centre in Inverurie has just unpacked a new attraction centred on one of Queen Victoria’s mourning dresses.
Year of Young People 2018 launched with a blaze of local talent
A year-long initiative aimed at celebrating the youth of Aberdeenshire was launched last night amidst a blaze of north-east talent.
Celebration in light at Haddo to mark completion of renovation works
An Aberdeenshire estate has been lit up for several days to celebrate the completion of its renovation.
Pooches step out for annual DAWGS day out
Hundreds of dog-lovers and their four-legged companions packed out a historic Aberdeenshire estate yesterday for a local charity's biggest fundraiser.
Leading light of north-east opera group to bow out in style after almost 30 years
A leading light of a north-east opera group is preparing to bow out in style after helping shape it for the past 30 years.
13 spooky events worth checking out this Halloween in the north of Scotland
As Halloween approaches, we look at some of the spine-tingling attractions and events taking place in Aberdeen and the north-east.
Hundreds flock to Haddo House to look at lost Renaissance masterpiece
A Renaissance work of art, once dismissed as being near-worthless, went on display to the public at its north-east home over the weekend.
Renaissance masterpiece worth £20million unearthed at north-east estate to go on public display
A Renaissance masterpiece, which was rediscovered after centuries of obscurity, will go on public display at its north-east home this weekend.
Lost Renaissance painting discovered in north-east worth £20million
A lost masterpiece painted by one of the leading lights of the Renaissance may have been unearthed at a historic Aberdeenshire estate.
Lost Renaissance masterpiece may have been found at north-east estate
A masterpiece painted by a figurehead of the Italian Renaissance may have been unearthed on a historic Aberdeenshire estate.
VIDEO: New north-east scheme encourages people to get on their bikes
A cycling scheme designed to make it easier to visit one of Aberdeenshire's historic homes is to be launched next month.