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Tag: Drum Castle

By Rachel M Posted on December 29, 2020

The Nightingale Hospitals and snow at Drum Castle

We are in tier 4 covid restrictions here as is most of the UK as the sick in hospital reach record numbers. At the start of the pandemic the government … Continue reading The Nightingale Hospitals and snow at Drum Castle

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, covid, Drum Castle, Kent, Nightingale hospital, pandemic, Scotland, snow, virus
By Rachel M Posted on June 5, 2020

My park

It’s that time of year when I never see the dark. It’s light when I go to sleep, light when I get up in the middle of the night to … Continue reading My park

Categories: JournalTags: Drum Castle, park, running
By Rachel M Posted on July 22, 2018

Shakespeare at Drum Castle

We saw the Merchant of Venice at Drum Castle last night by Illyria. It was brilliant and the acting was superb. The cast of just five meant they all played … Continue reading Shakespeare at Drum Castle

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, Drum Castle, Illyria, performance, photos, play, Scotland, Shakespeare
By Rachel M Posted on July 16, 2017February 16, 2018

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 … Continue reading A new Doctor Who and speed tourism

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, Burn O'Vat, Crathes Castle, Drum Castle, photos, travel
By Rachel M Posted on July 8, 2017February 16, 2018

Power dressing, old friends, Drum Castle, and new toilets

I have a new look. Just call me Bond, James Bond. I even have my own trusty Aston Martin, a.k.a. Busby. Daniel is very lucky to have a friend from … Continue reading Power dressing, old friends, Drum Castle, and new toilets

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: castle, Drum Castle, gardens, jacket, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on October 9, 2016October 9, 2016

Exclusively Highlands Craft Fair at Drum Castle

We’ve been to Drum Castle more than any other castle now, mostly because it’s so close, but it’s terrific and one of the best in Aberdeenshire. It’s also open all … Continue reading Exclusively Highlands Craft Fair at Drum Castle

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, castle, craft fair, Drum Castle, Exclusively Highlands, Highlands, photos, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

We took the kids to open air theatre at Drum castle last night. We saw A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare and performed by Illyria. It was wonderful and Illyria are fantastic! … Continue reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Categories: JournalTags: castle, Drum Castle, Midsummer Night's Dream, play, Shakespeare, theatre
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 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 June 29, 2015

To Aberdeen by bicycle via Drum Castle

We cycled back from Banchory to Aberdeen yesterday and it was rather hellish. I thought I was going to die. We arrived home and I collapsed in a heap with … Continue reading To Aberdeen by bicycle via Drum Castle

Categories: Journal, PhotosTags: bikes, castle, cycling, Drum Castle, photos, travel, traveling

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