Every part of Scotland has its own character, but the North East has a particularly strong sense of identity.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have their own traditions, expressions, food, history, music and language—including Doric, the distinctive North East dialect I grew up with.
The North East also has a fascinating history that has shaped the region differently from other parts of Scotland. Aberdeen was historically an important trading port, and the surrounding area has strong connections to farming, fishing, the sea and the granite industry. You can see those influences in the people, communities, and traditions of the region.
But what makes the North East especially meaningful to me is much more personal.
I was born and raised in Aberdeen. These aren’t traditions I discovered later and decided to put on a shop shelf—they are things I grew up with.
The words, the food, the humor, the way people speak, the hospitality and those everyday little traditions—like having a fly cup and a fancy piece—are part of my own memories of home.
That’s why FLYKUP has such a strong connection to Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland.
We love all of Scotland, but we’re especially passionate about introducing people to the Scotland that isn’t always found in the guidebooks.
The Scotland you hear in the words.
The Scotland you taste in the food.
The Scotland you feel in the stories.
And for me, that’s Aberdeen and the North East.
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