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By Rachel M Posted on September 20, 2020

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

Categories: Photos, Scotland, TravelTags: Aviemore, Cairngorms, Landmark, loch, Loch an Eilein, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

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

Categories: Cairngorms, Journal, Photos, Scotland, TravelTags: An Lochan Uaine, Aviemore, BMW i3, Cairngorms, electric car, green loch, wild swimming
By Rachel M Posted on November 24, 2019

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

Categories: JournalTags: Aviemore, Cairngorms, Glenmore, photos, reindeer, Scotland, travel
By Rachel M Posted on September 23, 2019

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

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, BBQ cabin, Cairngorms, Cambus O'May, hiking, Scotland, tick, walk
By Rachel M Posted on October 26, 2018October 26, 2018

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

Categories: JournalTags: Cairngorms, distillery, Glenlivet, photos, Scotland, Speyside, travel, whisky
By Rachel M Posted on May 20, 2018

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

Categories: JournalTags: Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms, hiking, lake, loch, Loch Muick, photos, Scotland, walk
By Rachel M Posted on April 12, 2018

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

Categories: JournalTags: Brodie, Brodie Castle, Cairngorms, children, Scotland, sexism
By Rachel M Posted on February 12, 2018February 16, 2018

Cambus O’May Suspension Bridge, Braemar, Glenshee, and snow

I took these photos today of the magnificent Cambus O’May Suspension Bridge which is about half-way between Ballater and Braemar. It was built in 1905 and spans the River Dee. … Continue reading Cambus O’May Suspension Bridge, Braemar, Glenshee, and snow

Categories: TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, Braemar, Cairngorms, Cambus O'May, Glenshee, Scotland, snow
By Rachel M Posted on February 11, 2018February 16, 2018

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

Categories: Ballater, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, Ballater, Cairngorms, Craigendarroch, photos, Scotland, snow
By Rachel M Posted on July 15, 2016July 16, 2016

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

Categories: JournalTags: Braemar Castle, Cairngorms, Mar Lodge, stone circle, Tomnaverie Stone Circle, Victoria Bridge
By Rachel M Posted on July 13, 2016July 13, 2016

More photos of Scotland

 

Categories: JournalTags: Cairngorms, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on July 12, 2016July 13, 2016

Photos of Scotland

   

Categories: JournalTags: Cairngorms, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on July 12, 2016

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

Categories: Journal, Photos, Scotland, TravelTags: Cairngorms, forests, mountains, rivers
By Rachel M Posted on May 2, 2016

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

Categories: JournalTags: Balmoral, Balmoral Castle, Braemar, Cairngorms, castle, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on May 1, 2016May 4, 2016

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

Categories: JournalTags: Braemar, Cairngorms, deer, Mar Lodge, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on April 30, 2016

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

Categories: JournalTags: Cairngorms, Mar Lodge, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on April 30, 2016May 4, 2016

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

Categories: JournalTags: Cairngorms, deer, hunting, Mar Lodge, munros, photos, Queen Victoria, Scotland, Victoria Bridge
By Rachel M Posted on November 8, 2015

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

Categories: Journal, PhotosTags: Cairngorms, Drum Castle, Inverness, photos, River Ness, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on May 17, 2015May 17, 2015

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

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, Cairngorms, castle, Craigievar Castle, photos, Scotland, travel
By Rachel M Posted on February 1, 2015February 2, 2015

Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore

We awoke today to the loveliest day I’ve ever seen. It snowed overnight, so there was a fresh coating of the powdery stuff everywhere, and then the sun came out … Continue reading Cairngorm Mountain, Aviemore

Categories: Cairngorms, Photos, ScotlandTags: Aviemore, Cairngorm Mountain, Cairngorms, photos, snow, trains

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