Our trout friend, Segways, squirrels, and the River Dee

I haven't done so much swimming since I was a kid when we'd spend a week or two at the beach over the summer holidays. I'd get sunburnt and dumped by waves but generally have a very good time. We've been swimming with the trout in the Clunie River everyday and we've named one of… Continue reading Our trout friend, Segways, squirrels, and the River Dee

Swimming in the Clunie River

Yesterday was another warm day and we swam in the Clunie River in Braemar. It was refreshing, crystal clear, and home to lots of juvenile trout. The trout ranged in size from tiny to an adult that was at least half a metre long. They can live for 10 to 20 years apparently and are… Continue reading Swimming in the Clunie River