Old Royal Station : A Tribute To Royalty

The charming village of Ballater is located eight miles to the east of Balmoral Castle along the River Dee in Scotland. The village is the nearest settlement, and railway depot, to the famed Royal castle and the Old Royal Station in Ballater stands as a reminder of days gone by, serving as a Tourist Information Center and museum highlighting the links between the grand old station and Royalty.

Rob Roy Way: Follow in the Footsteps of a Scottish Legend

The story of Rob Roy MacGregor is legendary. Known as an outlaw and folk hero in Scotland, Rob Roy, or Red MacGregor as he was often referred to, has inspired many a tall tale, books and movies. Between 1671 to 1734, Rob Roy carved a life for himself, his wife and his children in Scotland, and as the fascination with him has never died, enthusiasts of this legendary figure have worked hard at giving visitors and locals the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Rob Roy and visit noteworthy sites associated with him, on the Rob Roy Way.

Unst Boat Haven : A Unique Look Into the Past

Unst forms part of the Shetland Islands in Scotland and is known for its magnificent cliffs and endless grasslands. But there is more to Unst then just its spectacular natural wonders, there are many attractions such as Muness Castle, Hermaness National Nature Reserve and the Unst Boat Haven. The Unst Boat Haven is located near the Haroldswick Shop and is one of the most rewarding attractions in Unst. Within the walls of this museum, are the memories and history of the fishing industry of the Shetlands.

Explore the Elegant Greenbank Garden

Located around five miles south of the center of Glasgow, Greenbank Garden covers an area of 2.5 acres where the city outskirts give way to the countryside. Consisting of a stately 18th century house, a series of individual gardens divided and walled in by hedges of greenery, as well as 15 acres of woodland surrounding the walled gardens, Greenbank Garden invites all to take a stroll through nature at its very best.

Sound Festival – Celebrating the Many Facets of Music

In an effort to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multitude of different genres of music available today, the Sound festival of North East Scotland presents a series of live music experiences to showcase many of these musical styles, including contemporary, classical, traditional, improvisation, popular, experimental, jazz, ambient, electro-acoustic and many more. Sound invites music-lovers to step out of their current comfort-zones and explore styles of music they are unfamiliar with, as they are entertained by talented and innovative musicians at selected venues across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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