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Interesting news · 23 October 2025
Scottish Port Celebrates Record-Breaking Cruise Season
Aberdeen · from heraldscotland.com
Photograph · heraldscotland.com
Scotland’s Port of Aberdeen has marked another record-breaking cruise ship season. The port received more than 60 cruise calls during the 2025 season, bringing approximately 40,000 visitors to the north-east of the country.
The influx has supported local tourism, retail and hospitality sectors. Senior port officials said the growth reflects continued investment in berth facilities and the appeal of Scotland’s scenic coastline.
A cheerful, colourful Thai restaurant on Summer Street in Aberdeen, run by Mew Garthley, known for good-value, authentic Thai cooking and its pad thai.
A bright basement cafe on Rubislaw Terrace in Aberdeen's west end, overlooking the gardens, cooking its own meats for fresh rolls, wraps, bowls and brunch.
British freestyle skier Kirsty Muir finished fourth in the women’s big air final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno, narrowly missing out on a medal.
