Aberdeenshire Explorers

Exploring with children is busy and chaotic. But it’s also fun and full of adventure. No one knows this better than Nadine, mum of 2 and the person who started ‘Aberdeenshire Explorers’.

A story with a sad start with a happy ending

Nadine’s mum sadly passed away and she and her husband adopted an adorable puppy, named Bobby. Her content naturally started off finding local dog walks, in and around Aberdeen. She soon started adding more details to these walks, where you could park and if there were any amenities close by. She would also detail the trail she took that day and why she liked it.
This soon grew into more content - walks with kids, more adventurous days out. After being invited to an event, and speaking with various people, Nadine and her husband, Ian, decided to turn their hobby into a business, alongside working full time.
Understanding that being a mum, whilst it’s wonderful , can also be isolating, Nadine started supporting local businesses and arranging for other bloggers and creatives to network together.

This year, Nadine and Ian are launching their own website, which will be a reflection on her instagram page where they share local adventures, places to eat and places to stay within Aberdeenshire. They’ve built a lovely community of supporters who come to her for tips and advice on what to do within the area.

Close to the family are two iconic castles, Slains Castle and Dunnottar. Nadine has a wealth of historical knowledge about these, living so close and having visited many times.

This is becoming a thriving little business for the family, and they amalgamate their individual passions and interests on their social platform. Rosie loves visiting castles and finding out about their history. Lyle is a beach boy. Anywhere that he can run and feel free works! Nadine loves finding secluded walks, particularly with waterfalls and Ian would choose hills and hikes all day long.

If Nadine could dream up her ideal adventure, apart from covering the local area, she would hire out the whole of Skye so she could explore every inch of the island, without any visitors. (We don’t blame her)