That sunny, blue-sky Saturday morning called for a road trip – and, as promised quite recently, it had to be Ballater, as there was a new walk to be done and an old coffee shop to be checked out again.
Category: Local
The Bothy
When it turns 20ºC in north of Scotland in April, you don’t know whether to call it spring or summer – but you will be wise enough to spend that day outdoors, because you know this phenomenon won’t happen often in the course of the year.
Cafe Cognito
Only during my recent walk did I discover Cafe Cognito – virtually opposite Rocksalt, which opened shortly after my first visit to the area. It was a sunny Sunday, and I could feel it in my bones this would be a good one.
Fifi’s Café Bistro
Indeed, it is not often that I pay more than £3 for a mocha, so I knew this would be one of the deciding factors in my rating of the place – but the closer we got to noon, the more issues arose.
The Park Café
Visited at Duthie Park, Aberdeen It’s been more than a year and a half that I have been living (and reviewing cafes) in Aberdeen – and still…… Read more “The Park Café”
The Black Faced Sheep
When the working week gets a bit too hectic, there is no better way to unwind than to take a hike in the countryside over the weekend.
A Black Spot 