Our guides tell all… why you should visit Aberdeen
Jacqueline van den Akker
Sometimes it is nice to hear from the experts why planning a visit to Aberdeen in the northeast of Scotland is a good idea. So
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We think it is nice to read what we have been doing at Grampian Escapes & Tours.
We use our blog pages to share information about our adventures, insights and useful information for you trip to Aberdeen.
There are posts that relate to our podcast too. Don’t forget to listen to Visit the North East of Scotland podcast.
Supporting Wildlife in Aberdeenshire
Jacqueline van den Akker
A new tour season and a new opportunity to support the wildlife in our beautiful Aberdeenshire. Our charity for 2023 is The North East Wildlife
Grampian Escapes is expanding
Jacqueline van den Akker
Grampian Escapes and Tours ran its first tour season in 2018, and after a few interesting and challenging years, we are pleased to announce we
4 Tips when visiting Scotland
Jacqueline van den Akker
A trip to Scotland is for many a dream. People spend months dreaming of places they want to visit. There are a few things to
Aberdeenshire’s Balmoral & Royal Deeside
Jacqueline van den Akker
Aberdeenshire was thrust onto the world’s stage, with the passing of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II. When the Queen stayed in Aberdeenshire last September, no
Our Wildlife & Habitat Fund
Jacqueline van den Akker
This year we introduced our Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Fund and committed to raising funds for the River Dee Trust. Update on our Wildlife and
Top Aberdeenshire locations for Nature Seekers
Jacqueline van den Akker
If you love spending time in nature, then the northeast of Scotland has plenty of options for you. More than Tartan and ‘Outlander’ in Scotland
Aberdeenshire is Castle Country
Jacqueline van den Akker
If you love wandering through history and learning about life in a castle, then a visit to Aberdeen should be in your itinerary. Aberdeenshire is
Queen’s Jubilee weekend at Balmoral
Jacqueline van den Akker
This year we celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with additional tours to Balmoral and special Jubilee Celebration Tours! Celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee in Royal Deeside Balmoral,
Wildlife and Habitat Conservation Fund
Jacqueline van den Akker
As a tour operator there is no getting away from the fact that our tours have an impact on the local environment. But we are
Rod, Reel & the River Dee
Jacqueline van den Akker
The River Dee is the lifeblood of Deeside and runs from high in the Cairngorm mountains to the city of Aberdeen and the North Sea.
Scottish Christmas and Hogmanay Celebrations
Jacqueline van den Akker
Scottish Christmas traditions are, maybe surprisingly, not so traditional. Curious to find out why? In this episode of the podcast we are having a slightly
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