Why Gleneagles offers a family holiday with a difference
When someone says the name Gleneagles, you don’t automatically think of a family holiday destination.
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Oldmeldrum couple receive surprise mayor gifts as they tour USA
A north-east couple have been praised by the mayors of two US cities after impressing them with tales of 21 years of Stateside holidays.
A cloud forest and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall: Discover the best of Singapore
It’s beyond expectations – and surprising: thousands of tropical plants, trees, flowers, wildlife, a waterfall amid almost 1,000 rooms and suites spread over 15 acres within minutes of bustling shopping malls and designer shops... Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore.
Aberdeen council bosses already planning for Christmas
It might only be summer, but council bosses are already planning for Christmas.
Travel firm apologises after around 200 passengers stranded due to ‘operational disruption’
Holidaymakers were forced to spend the night in a Spanish airport after their flight back to the north-east was delayed, cancelled and then diverted to Newcastle.
TRAVEL: Family fun in Holland
Choosing a destination for a holiday with two young children can be a tricky thing to get right.
Almost 70% of Scots choosing to holiday at home, new report suggests
Domestic tourists to and from Scotland are helping to boost the number of “staycations” being taken around the Britain, according to a new report.
Adventure into Dubai: Enjoying luxury on an affordable budget
With its gleaming skyscrapers, hyper-priced designer shops and enormous yachts lining the quayside, Dubai has rightly gained a reputation as a millionaires’ playground.
Aberdeen pensioner spends 90th birthday in ‘hellish’ stay in Greek hospital amid travel insurance confusion
A pensioner who broke her hip while on holiday in Greece has been stuck in hospital for three weeks amid a travel insurance battle.
TRAVEL: Try a staycation and explore the countryside on your door step
The Granite City often gets a bad reputation.
SPONSORED: 5 holiday home options for you at Mains of Taymouth 5-star country estate
From luxury lodges by the River Tay, to a contemporary house with a guaranteed investment return, to an historic and quirky listed country home, Mains of Taymouth has something to suit every sector of the holiday home market – for happy holidays for many years to come, just look at its amazing choice.
Why Dundee should be top of your list of places to rediscover
Normally a journey from our home, north of Aberdeen, “down south” (ie anywhere south of Stonehaven), is a bit like a trip to the dental hygienist – something you know has to be done, but is usually a slow, painful and generally unpleasant experience.
No business like snow business – get a behind the scenes look at the machines keeping snow off the ground at Aberdeen Airport
Snow has landed in Aberdeen but it won't be lying anytime soon at the international airport.
SPONSORED: Places you need to know about before booking your winter getaway
Winter is that time of year when we want to treat ourselves before we spend on others in the run up to the festive period, and a pre-Christmas getaway is never far from our thoughts. Before the shopping begins and the stress levels rise, take a little time out to relax and unwind. Here we bring you some inspiration for the perfect winter getaways…
Ryanair stops flight to popular destination from Aberdeen
Ryanair services from Aberdeen to Malaga will be grounded later this year.
Learning about Nagasaki’s north-east connections and how Aberdeen is missing a trick
Nagasaki has a surprising variety of things to do and see, and very close connections with Aberdeen. It is unusual in that when you go there you keep discovering more and more things to experience and explore.
Seven holiday destinations to explore in 2018
Returning to work after the Christmas break isn’t easy for anyone.
How dream holiday to Oz became nightmare
A north-east mum claims she was forced to change her twins’ nappies on her plane seat after she was stuck on an aircraft on the runway for almost five hours.
North-east family win chance to stay in Lego house
A Mearns girl will wake up on her fifth birthday with her family in a house made entirely of Lego.
Rejuvenated Riga
Riga has become a popular city to visit, with temperatures in summer an average of 17 °C. Travelling to Riga is also very easy, with Air Baltic offering 3 direct flights a week from Aberdeen with a flight time of just 2 hours 40 minutes. There are many high quality hotels to stay at, in particular the Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava, Riga – offering stunning views across the River to the city. Iona MacGowan travels to Riga to find out what the city has to offer.
Cocktails, giggles, and a brush or two with royalty – who could ask for anything more?
It’s often the unexpected, smaller things that happen during a mini-break that make you remember it long after your overnight bag has been packed away.
How to cruise in style and experience the beauty of Norway’s fjords
Standing on deck, dressed in finery and sipping a cocktail, I gazed open-mouthed at the spectacular scenery surrounding me.
Seven hostels along the NC500 route that make perfect bases for adventures
You've decided that your next holiday will take you around the North Coast 500 route.
The four items you need to have in your holiday suitcase this summer
With the summer holidays approaching, it is easy to get carried away preparing your summer wardrobe especially if you have booked that sought-after holiday in the sun.
Faroe Islands: Take a walk on the wild side and discover paradise lost
If you love exploring Scotland’s great outdoors then you’ll fall heavily for the Faroes.
Nine reasons why Orkney should be top of your holiday destination list
Travelling around the NC500 is a truly magical experience.
How can you travel around the NC500 in style? Let me count the ways…
There are many ways you can enjoy the 500-mile route that is the NC500.
Going on holiday? Make sure you have these five gadgets packed in your suitcase
Whether it’s a short hop, sabbatical or annual sojourn, the following kit can help keep you in good holiday mood
Six caravan sites along the NC500 that make great bases to explore from
Driving along the NC500 you will be able to see the most magnificent views and maybe even lucky to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.
Aberdeen Airport announces new flights to popular sunshine destination
Aberdeen Airport has announced new flights to a popular summer sunshine destination.
Take the stress out of packing your suitcase with our 7 handy tips for your next holiday
When it comes to packing, many of us face the inevitable question ‘Do I really need this?’
Time for a holiday? Dublin’s got its own Cadbury Creme Egg cafe
The doors to a Cadbury Creme Egg cafe have opened in Dublin but you have all but a few precious days to visit.