For the “alder bairns” (“older children”): Lochter Activity Centre (nae 5 miles away), Skyline Trampoline nae 3 miles away, Codona’s Beach Amusement Park

For the “alder folk”, a walk around Duthie Park Winter Gardens, or Johnston gardens, a boat trip to see the dolphins in Aberdeen harbour, the new Art Gallery or the Maritime Museum bringing the history of the North Sea to life.

55 Golf Courses (some of my favourites); Cruden Bay GC, Kemnay GC, Hawkshill @ Newmachar GC, Stonehaven GC & Duff House Royal GC, and so many more.

6 Distilleries producing the “Water of Life”, all unique in flavour, notably Glen Garioch, GlenDronach and nestling next door to the Queens summer residence Royal Lochnagar. For the ultimate experience, Macallan Distillery in Speyside is a must