Our pick of things worth going out or staying in for over October and November… 03-10 OCT Haddo’s annual arts festival is going online. Find out what’s happening at haddoarts.com 11 OCT Scotfreetours.com offers a free, socially distanced walking tour of Old Aberdeen. Pre-booking is essential.  15 OCT Another of the city’s October festivals is…

Skene House Always more accommodating, especially now Tucked away in Grosvenor Terrace, behind Skene House Whitehall, there are 12 exclusive serviced apartments, which form part of Skene House’s Extended Stay collection. Skene House Whitehall is arranged around a central courtyard garden with mature trees and lawns, a socially distance patio area and even a herb…

Argentina: An awesome adventure When photographer Alex Mitchell isn’t working on a commercial project or shooting a wedding, he loves to explore the world, camera in hand… Argentina is steeped in history, with stunning landscapes, huge skies and friendly people. The best time to visit is between October and March, the summer season in the…

With many foreign destinations still being off the menu, travel photographer Jenny Anderson shares her favourite Scottish staycation spots… Dunnet Bay The romance of the far north The very north of Scotland might seem as romantic as a trip to Paris, but it’s a perfect getaway for couples. Caithness is wild, dramatic and often you…

Anastasia Fountouli: Queen Bee of travel bloggers Ever fancied becoming a travel blogger? We asked Anastasia Fountouli who writes the travel and lifestyle blog natbees.com for some advice on getting started… I moved to Aberdeen in 2013 after spending four years living in England. I came to the city to start my PhD studies. Initially,…