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Tag: River Dee

By Rachel M Posted on September 27, 2020

Potarch Bridge

We visited a lovely bridge over the River Dee today called Potarch Bridge which is about 40 miles west of Aberdeen. It was built by the engineer Thomas Telford in … Continue reading Potarch Bridge

Categories: Photos, Scotland, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, Banchory, Dinnie stones, Donald Dinnie, photos, Potarch bridge, River Dee, Thomas Telford
By Rachel M Posted on August 23, 2020

Swimming in the Dee

I’ve been a bit grumpy this past week because sometimes it feels like the world is conspiring against me. Earlier in the year I planted lots of sweet pea seeds. … Continue reading Swimming in the Dee

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, crochet, grumpy, pandemic, River Dee, Scotland, swimming, wild swimming
By Rachel M Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Be cautious, COVID app, wild swimming, and distance education

The lockdown has mostly ended here insofar as much as it can end. Things won’t return to normal until there’s a vaccine but shops are allowed to open and people … Continue reading Be cautious, COVID app, wild swimming, and distance education

Categories: JournalTags: covid, distance education, online schools, pandemic, River Dee, schools, transmission, virus
By Rachel M Posted on May 30, 2020

Union Street is closed to cars | Pics by the River Dee

The Aberdeen City Council was awarded a £1.76million grant to widen pavements, install temporary bike lanes, and build one-way walking systems – all to create space for social distancing during … Continue reading Union Street is closed to cars | Pics by the River Dee

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, covid-19, epidemic, pandemic, physical distancing, River Dee, social distancing, Union Street
By Rachel M Posted on April 18, 2020

The River Dee and Brig o’ Dee

Often on weekends, when there’s no pandemic, we venture out into the countryside for walks and picnics. Today I found myself missing that peace, quiet, and feeling of remoteness since … Continue reading The River Dee and Brig o’ Dee

Categories: JournalTags: bridge, Brig o' Dee, River, River Dee, walk
By Rachel M Posted on February 9, 2019

Photos of Braemar

We’re in Braemar today and gosh I love this place. I think I could retire here. You can just make out the River Dee in the valley in the next … Continue reading Photos of Braemar

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, Braemar, Fife Arms, River Clunie, River Dee, Scotland, snow, winter
By Rachel M Posted on January 24, 2019

Ice on the River Dee

There are big chunks of ice on the River Dee today. I took pics. It’s very pretty.  

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, ice, photos, River, River Dee, winter
By Rachel M Posted on July 16, 2015July 16, 2015

A new cycle path for Aberdeen

A new cycle route opened up in Aberdeen this week. It’s a shared walking/cycling path which runs right next to the River Dee. I went and checked it out today … Continue reading A new cycle path for Aberdeen

Categories: Cycling, JournalTags: Aberdeen, cycleway, cycling, River Dee
By Rachel M Posted on May 31, 2015June 24, 2015

Cycling the Deeside cycleway in the rain

We went for another ride this afternoon along the Deeside cycleway. It was raining all morning and so I had to force a somewhat reluctant husband to join me. The … Continue reading Cycling the Deeside cycleway in the rain

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, Culter, cycling, Deeside, photos, River Dee
By Rachel M Posted on May 23, 2015May 23, 2015

Deeside Way

We’ve just been out for a cycle ride on Deeside Way. This is the old train line which used to ferry Queen Victoria and entourage out to Balmoral Castle every … Continue reading Deeside Way

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Banchory, cycling, Deeside Way, photos, River Dee, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on December 27, 2014January 17, 2015

Ballater in the snow

It snowed this morning in Ballater. I was ecstatic. An Australian in the snow is a bit like a puppy with a smelly leather shoe to chew. Ben was less … Continue reading Ballater in the snow

Categories: CairngormsTags: Ballater, Cairngorms, golf, Highlands, MacKay clan, River Dee, Scotland, snow
By Rachel M Posted on November 2, 2014November 2, 2014

The River Dee

I don’t really like shopping, especially supermarket shopping. One of the great things about the UK is you can get everything online and it’s usually delivered super fast. We ordered … Continue reading The River Dee

Categories: CyclingTags: Aberdeen, bakfiets, cardboard, cycling, recycling, River Dee

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