Tomintoul
We went to the village of Tomintoul today. Many times we’ve driven through it and I’ve always thought it looked cute and wanted to linger but usually we’re en route … Continue reading Tomintoul
Tag: Cairngorms
Loch an Eilein and Landmark Forest Adventure Park
We’re back from our holiday in Aviemore and although we were sad to leave it’s nice to have decent wifi again at the very least so I can see all … Continue reading Loch an Eilein and Landmark Forest Adventure Park
An Lochan Uaine and the BMW i3
I managed to tick swimming in An Lochan Uaine (green loch) off my bucket list today. It’s an emerald-coloured lochan with a sandy beach about 5 miles from Aviemore. It’s … Continue reading An Lochan Uaine and the BMW i3
Scottish reindeer, Cairngorms
We visited the Cairngorm reindeer herd near Aviemore today. Reindeer are native to Scotland but were hunted to extinction by humans a long time ago. They were reintroduced in the … Continue reading Scottish reindeer, Cairngorms
BBQ cabins and walks in the woods
Yesterday we went out to Deeside Log Cabins to get a part for our shed (we bought our shed from them) and they have a wonderful BBQ cabin/spa/sauna that I … Continue reading BBQ cabins and walks in the woods
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet whisky distillery is about 1.5 hours north-west of Aberdeen in a beautiful, rural pocket of the Cairngorms. It’s surrounded by forests, rivers, hills, and farmland. The buildings are … Continue reading The Glenlivet
A bit of wind at Loch Muick
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 … Continue reading A bit of wind at Loch Muick
My son told me off for being sexist
My 11-year-old son told me off for being sexist this week. We were watching TV and one of the characters threw something poorly and I said, “That’s a girly throw”. … Continue reading My son told me off for being sexist
Ballochie Suspension Bridge, Braemar, Glenshee, and snow
I took these photos today of the magnificent Ballochie Suspension Bridge which is just outside Braemar. It was built in 1924 and spans the River Dee. I always admire it … Continue reading Ballochie Suspension Bridge, Braemar, Glenshee, and snow
Craigendarroch, Ballater, Scotland
Today we walked up Craigendarroch which means hill of oak (craig = hill or crag/rock, and darroch = oak). It’s a steep, rocky hill overlooking the village of Ballater. From … Continue reading Craigendarroch, Ballater, Scotland
Back in civilisation
We’re back in Aberdeen after a lovely break in the Cairngorms. The wifi at the place we stayed was so bad that I didn’t write very much on my blog … Continue reading Back in civilisation
The Cairngorms
We’re in the very lovely Cairngorms in Scotland for a short break. I love this place. It’s my favourite landscape: rivers, fields, forest, and hills. It’s so quiet and peaceful … Continue reading The Cairngorms
Balmoral Castle
We left Mar Lodge today but extended our holiday somewhat by visiting Balmoral Castle on the way home. Balmoral Castle is owned by the Royal Family. The estate and original … Continue reading Balmoral Castle
Mar Lodge, part 3
I love this place. We’ve had another wonderful day at Mar Lodge and I don’t want to leave. It has been so relaxing and although I wouldn’t describe myself as stressed … Continue reading Mar Lodge, part 3
Mar Lodge, part 2
Two posts in one day because we’ve just come back from a fantastic walk in the hills and I like to relive the experience by writing about it and looking … Continue reading Mar Lodge, part 2
Mar Lodge, Scotland
We have gone away for the long weekend and rather than going to a city where we typically spend our time racing around to all the sights, we’ve done the … Continue reading Mar Lodge, Scotland
Inverness to Aberdeen
We went for a short walk in Inverness this morning before driving back to Aberdeen through the Cairngorms. Inverness is a lovely city. The population is only about 50,000 and the … Continue reading Inverness to Aberdeen
Craigievar Castle
We booked another Co-Wheels car today. I think I’ve got the system all figured out and have tried a few different cars now including electric, petrol, and hybrid. Most of … Continue reading Craigievar Castle
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