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A New Zealander living in Scotland who loves cargo bikes

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Category: Aberdeen

By Rachel M Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

South College Street Consultation

The Aberdeen City Council has a consultation open until the 19th January 2021 on proposed changes to South College Street. This work is part of a bigger project known as … Continue reading South College Street Consultation

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: active travel, air pollution, AWPR, Berryden Corridor, Climate change, cycling, South College Street, sustainability, traffic, transport
By Rachel M Posted on November 30, 2020

The farting woods (Tullos Wood)

During the lockdown early this year, Ben did a lot of walking around Aberdeen. On one of his walks he discovered a woodland just south of the city in Torry. … Continue reading The farting woods (Tullos Wood)

Categories: AberdeenTags: Aberdeen, cycling, Torry, Tullos Wood, walks, woods
By Rachel M Posted on October 6, 2019

An open letter to the Aberdeen City Council about South College Street

This past week I have felt very frustrated with the Aberdeen City Council after I read about their plans to spend £5.5 million adding another lane for private motor vehicles … Continue reading An open letter to the Aberdeen City Council about South College Street

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: Aberdeen, cycling, induced demand, roads, traffic, transport
By Rachel M Posted on October 23, 2016

The condom poncho

I got myself a poncho for cycling in the rain to keep my knees dry. Otto London make some really nice ones and I got the clear Festival Poncho which is … Continue reading The condom poncho

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: Aberdeen, cargo bikes, cycling, poncho, watering cans
By Rachel M Posted on October 20, 2016

How can I be an effective activist?

I’m so frustrated with the city council and their lack of action in building cycling infrastructure. We know that cycling infrastructure encourages people to ride their bikes and we know … Continue reading How can I be an effective activist?

Categories: Aberdeen, Cycling, JournalTags: Aberdeen, bike lanes, cycling, cycling infrastructure
By Rachel M Posted on September 4, 2016

The beach in Aberdeen

We went to the beach today and I took some photos. Can you see all the ships on the horizon? The next photo is a building at Castlegate in Aberdeen. … Continue reading The beach in Aberdeen

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: Aberdeen, architecture, beach, Castlegate, Scottish baronial
By Rachel M Posted on May 28, 2016

Blue poppies

Another Saturday and another children’s birthday party at Codona‘s by the beach in Aberdeen. Last Saturday we also went to a children’s birthday party at Codona’s and I found the bike … Continue reading Blue poppies

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: amusement park, beach, blue poppy, Codonas, cycling, gardening
By Rachel M Posted on March 2, 2016

More snow

One day the novelty will wear off but for the moment I’m still just as excited as ever by the sight of snow. It snowed today despite being a positively … Continue reading More snow

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: Aberdeen, Scotland, snow, spring
By Rachel M Posted on November 12, 2015November 13, 2015

Fish antibiotics

Mum has been ill this week with a headache, sore throat, blocked sinuses, cough and just generally feeling miserable. She wanted to see a GP and after my experience trying … Continue reading Fish antibiotics

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: amoxicillin, antibiotics, doctor, GP, health, NHS
By Rachel M Posted on October 9, 2015

Soul Bar

Yesterday afternoon I took the kids swimming and when we returned to Busby afterwards I discovered I had forgotten to chain him up! He was sitting there without a lock … Continue reading Soul Bar

Categories: Aberdeen, Journal, UncategorizedTags: Aberdeen, bar, casino, church, restaurant
By Rachel M Posted on September 20, 2015

In town without my car day

Today is “In town without my car day” and as big advocates of the pedestrianisation of city centre streets we thought we should go along and lend our support. They … Continue reading In town without my car day

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: Aberdeen, bikes, cycling, Get About, In town without my car
By Rachel M Posted on September 19, 2015

Fyvie Castle

My sister rang first thing this morning sounding very upset because she had slept in and missed her flight and was consequently unable to come and visit us this weekend. … Continue reading Fyvie Castle

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: castle, electric car, Fyvie Castle, Gainsborough, loch, Raeburn, walk
By Rachel M Posted on September 14, 2015

We’re famous

There are a couple of photos of us in today’s EveningExpress taken at the Wee Jaunt yesterday. Not such a great one of me because it looks like I’m flashing but fortunately you … Continue reading We’re famous

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: Aberdeen, cycling, famous, photos, Wee Jaunt
By Rachel M Posted on September 13, 2015

Wee Jaunt Aberdeen

Buying a house seems to have sapped all the fun out of lives so we decided to do something to rectify the situation. This morning we participated in the Wee Jaunt Aberdeen, … Continue reading Wee Jaunt Aberdeen

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: cycling, Pedal for Scotland, photos, Wee Jaunt
By Rachel M Posted on September 11, 2015

Insurance woes

Is it possible to insure someone else’s property? Our house insurance doesn’t cover the damage caused by our water pipe to the downstairs flat. They only cover our house. So … Continue reading Insurance woes

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: Britain, house insurance, insurance, water damage, water leak
By Rachel M Posted on September 9, 2015

More dramas and a bit of a rant

Yesterday afternoon the lady who lives downstairs knocked on our door to say water was leaking through her kitchen ceiling. Our kitchen is above her kitchen but there was no … Continue reading More dramas and a bit of a rant

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: British Telecom, BT, leak, leaks, moving house, plumbing, water leak
By Rachel M Posted on September 6, 2015

A new home

It has been a hectic and stressful week this week. Settlement for the house we bought was on Friday and we moved in yesterday. But the most stressful part was … Continue reading A new home

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: bypass, double-upper, Family, garden, heart operation, new house, operation
By Rachel M Posted on August 23, 2015August 23, 2015

Cycling infrastructure in Aberdeen

We went for quite a stressful bike ride today. It was supposed to be a pleasant afternoon cycling along a newly discovered bike path but traffic and a lack of suitable … Continue reading Cycling infrastructure in Aberdeen

Categories: Aberdeen, CyclingTags: Aberdeen, bakfiets, cargo bike, cycling, cycling infrastructure, King George VI bridge
By Rachel M Posted on August 21, 2015August 21, 2015

British pubs

I’ve always liked British pubs for their atmosphere and uniqueness. They’re not like big chain restaurants that are all the same. They’re all different and often a bit quirky like the Slains … Continue reading British pubs

Categories: AberdeenTags: British pub, pubs, restaurant, The Justice Mill, Vegan, vegetarian, Wetherspoon
By Rachel M Posted on August 16, 2015

Mediaeval battles at Drum Castle

We went to Drum Castle today. I have been itching to visit this castle again ever since our cycle ride from Banchory to Aberdeen via Drum Castle. It was so hot that … Continue reading Mediaeval battles at Drum Castle

Categories: Aberdeen, Journal, PhotosTags: Aberdeenshire, castles, Drum Castle, mediaeval, medieval, photos, Scotland

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