Coffee. Aberdeen, Scotland
April 2021 Many people told me I was mad planning a weekend in Aberdeen. "What are you going to do there?!". To me it seemed to have the promise of a cool city with an up and coming food and coffee scene. And that's just what it is! Impressive, austere granite buildings and suburbs each with their own character. I set off for the leafy suburbs of the West End, lured by Figment Coffee, who roast beans as well as crafting Aberdeen's best flat white alongside exciting brunch options and cakes. I particularly enjoyed the summer special Sunshine Brew - orange infused, sparkling cold brew coffee - sunshine in a glass! On the food front, sourdough toast topped with Scottish Crowdie curd cheese, poached pears and rhubarb ketchup was an exciting way to try one of Scotland's most ancient cheeses, whilst vibrant raspberry and peanut butter overnight oats was everything I wanted after a long run. Find Figment Coffee on Countesswells Road. They sell their b...