My father is visiting and as a day trip today we decided to check out Loch Muick. It's a large fresh water loch bordering the Balmoral estate, just south of Ballater. We have never been there before despite making countless trips to Ballater. The loch is surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs with lots… Continue reading A bit of wind at Loch Muick
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A new Doctor Who and speed tourism
The 13th Doctor Who was announced today and sadly, it's not me. I suppose this shouldn't come as a surprise since I didn't audition for the part but just in case Jodie Whittaker changes her mind, I'm available. If there are any BBC casting people reading this then this is a FYI. Today was so… Continue reading A new Doctor Who and speed tourism
Burn O’Vat
Someone recommended Burn O'Vat on my Scolty Hill post from last week and so we decided to check it out today. It's a WOW place. How have I never discovered it before? It's at the Muir of Dinnet Nature Reserve which is about 34 miles west of Aberdeen. There's a terrific visitor centre there. The main attraction is the Burn O'Vat… Continue reading Burn O’Vat