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Aberdeen Pubs and Bars 18: The Triple Kirks

The Triple Kirks

“Aberdeen’s TKs is one of the best-loved venues in the city, featuring just about everything you could possibly want or need from a pub under one roof. It’s actually a struggle to know where to begin! It’s the perfect place to eat, drink, meet friends, be entertained and get the best quality at the best prices.
– The best sporting action from Sky and BT Sport on our top quality HD screens.
– A huge range of beers (including nine five craft beer lines), spirits, ciders, wines, cocktails…put it this way, you want top quality drinks at reasonable prices, we got ’em!
– A kitchen serving great food, check out our menu on this site for details.”

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Braemar

“Braemar is a village in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, around 58 miles (93 km) west of Aberdeen in the Highlands. It is the closest significantly-sized settlement to the upper course of the River Dee sitting at an altitude of 339 metres (1,112 ft).
The Gaelic Bràigh Mhàrr properly refers to the area of upper Marr (as it literally means), i.e. the area of Marr to the west of Aboyne, the village itself being Castleton of Braemar (Baile a’ Chaisteil).”

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“Braemar is situated in the heart of the outstanding landscape of the Cairngorms National Park in the highest and most mountainous parish in the UK.

Surrounded by mountains, heather moorland, pine and birchwood, it spans the rocky gorge of the Clunie water. For generations, the scenery and pure mountain air have attracted visitors. They come to enjoy walking, climbing, wildlife watching, cycling, canoeing, fishing, stalking, golf and skiing. Within close proximity to over a quarter of Scotland’s Munro’s, the area has been the inspiration for countless writers, artists and photographers and many visitors return again and again.

A cohesive and supportive community of around 450 inhabitants, the village is known around the world for the annual Braemar Gathering. The event attracts around 15,000 people on the first Saturday in September each year and has the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen.

Braemar is situated on the tourist route from Perth to Aberdeen, which climbs over the Cairnwell Pass, the highest through road in the country and follows the River Dee along its picturesque valley. Surrounded by unspoilt and unpopulated countryside, it is however within an hour and a half’s drive of three major cities, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen

Almost all Braemar is now a conservation area. The village is compact with a mix of grand Victorian houses, modest cottages, narrow roads and lanes and retains a unique character.”

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Braemar Walks

Braemar at VisitScotland

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Aberdeen Restaurants: Rusticos

Rusticos

“A warm, family run Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of the Granite City.
Enjoy a step back to the fifties style trattoria with cosy alcoves, rough walls and picture after picture of the beautiful Sicilian coast.
Come and visit us 7 days a week, for business lunches, private parties, intimate dinners or for a quick bite before the theatre.
Our menus are also ideal for more casual dining or if you just fancy a treat!
Take a step into the warm embrace of the Mediterranean and let us do all the work for you.”

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Further Afield: Loch Ness

Loch Ness

Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands extending for approximately 23 miles southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 16 metres 52 feet above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for alleged sightings of the cryptozoological Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as “Nessie”.

It is connected at the southern end by the River Oich and a section of the Caledonian Canal to Loch Oich. At the northern end there is the Bona Narrows which opens out into Loch Dochfour, which feeds the River Ness and a further section of canal to Inverness, ultimately leading to the North Sea via the Moray Firth. It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.

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Urqhart Castle, Loch Ness
Urqhart Castle

The impressive ruins of Urquhart Castle-located just a few minutes from Drumnadrochit-stand on a tongue of land jutting out into Loch Ness. Set against the backdrop of lake and mountain, the castle, once one of Scotland’s largest fortifications, is at the center of many ancient myths. Dating from the 12th century, it was a typical example of a motte and bailey fortification, but in the 14th century, stone walls replaced the original wooden structure.

Then in 1509, James IV gave the castle to John Grant of Freuchie, who commissioned the extension to the keep, and at the end of the 17th century, the fortified castle fell victim to a fire. Often making appearances in TV shows and movies, the castle was recently featured in an episode of the TV series Outlander . Today, visitors can enjoy on-site facilities including a café, gift shop, and stunning views of the loch.

Visiting Loch Ness: 8 Top Attractions & Tours

Loch Ness Visitors Centre and Exhibition

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Aberdeen Pubs and Bars 17: Dusk

Dusk Bar

“Located in the heart of Aberdeen city centre on Langstane Place Dusk cocktail bar offers a unique drinking experience for those wishing to enjoy quality products in stylish surroundings.
Dusk specialise in serving a wonderfully diverse range of cocktails.”

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