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By Rachel M Posted on September 7, 2017February 16, 2018

Dunnottar Castle

Scotland has been voted the most beautiful country in the world by the Rough Guide. I agree with that sentiment. New Zealand has more striking landscapes but Scotland has history … Continue reading Dunnottar Castle

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: castles, crown jewels, Dunnottar, Dunnottar Castle, fortress, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on August 20, 2017February 16, 2018

Kildrummy Castle

There are so many castles in Aberdeenshire and I’m still discovering ones we’ve never seen, like Kildrummy Castle, which is where we went today. It’s a ruin but in its … Continue reading Kildrummy Castle

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, Aboyne, Alford, castle, castles, gardens, Kildrummy, ruin, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on August 14, 2017February 16, 2018

Castles, seals, and Spiderman

Yesterday we checked out Knockhall Castle, the doer-upper which is currently for sale at £130,000. I think it’s over-priced because there’s very little land with it. The surrounding fields are … Continue reading Castles, seals, and Spiderman

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, beach, castles, Newburgh, Scotland, seal, seals, spiderman
By Rachel M Posted on March 5, 2017February 16, 2018

Gardens and woodland walks at Crathes Castle

Most weekends I find myself craving for some fresh country air and a walk through the woods or up a hill. Today we satisfied my craving with a trip to … Continue reading Gardens and woodland walks at Crathes Castle

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: castle, castles, Crathes Castle, gardens, trails, walks
By Rachel M Posted on September 10, 2016February 16, 2018

Castle Fraser

My aunt and uncle have left now – I thoroughly enjoyed having them here. We went to Castle Fraser on Thursday and I’m only just getting around to posting the pics. … Continue reading Castle Fraser

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, castle, Castle Fraser, castles, garden, National Trust, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on September 3, 2016September 4, 2016

Crathes Castle

My aunt and uncle are visiting this weekend and we so enjoyed our trip to Crathes Castle last weekend that we decided to do it again. Much to my amazement … Continue reading Crathes Castle

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, castles, Crathes, Crathes Castle, gardens, photos, Scotland
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
By Rachel M Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015

Castle Fraser

We went to another castle yesterday, Castle Fraser, which is about 16 miles west of Aberdeen. It’s a Scottish baronial castle built in the 15th century. Like all of the castles … Continue reading Castle Fraser

Categories: JournalTags: castle, castles, cows, forest, Fraser, gardens, photos, playground, woodland
By Rachel M Posted on June 7, 2015June 7, 2015

Crathes Castle

It has been a few weeks since we last went to a castle and I’m suffering from castle withdrawal symptoms so we took off for Crathes Castle which is about … Continue reading Crathes Castle

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, castle, castles, Crathes Castle, ghost, photos

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