A New Zealander living in Scotland who loves cargo bikes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
