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We had a delightful walk at the Linn of Quoich today. We walked upstream along the Quoich River further than we've gone before and I found myself having to stop over and over again for photos because it was just so pretty. It was very quiet too. Practically no-one else there. Daniel pooed on the… Continue reading Linn of Quoich
There's a lovely loch in Aboyne that I didn't know existed until recently. It's only small so good if you just want a quick walk through forest. It's called Birsemore Loch and it's special not just for the beautiful scenery but because you can walk past the Queen's Hut which is a log cabin built… Continue reading Birsemore Loch
It's always nice to find a new walk we haven't done before and that happened today with a walk up to Loch Callater. The walk starts about 3 miles south of Braemar at Auchallater Farm. There's a small carpark there which costs £3. It's about 7 miles to the loch and back from the carpark… Continue reading Loch Callater
We went for another fantastic walk today, this time up Craigendarroch in Ballater. I got lots of great photos. We've climbed up Craigendarroch many times now and in all seasons and weathers. Today was mostly sunny and a very easy climb except for the beginning bit where we ended up off the path. We usually… Continue reading Craigendarroch, Ballater
We went on a lovely, long walk in Ballater today called the Seven Bridges. We extended it slightly to Knock Castle and all up we think it was around 6.5 miles. The walk starts at the old train station and follows the main road out of town towards Braemar initially, before turning left onto Invercauld… Continue reading Seven Bridges Walk and Knock Castle
We had a lovely day in Braemar today: lunch followed by a walk in the woods. We finally got some snow and it was mostly sunny all day.
We did a hill walk up Creag Bheag today. We were lucky to have views in all directions from the top and it was so calm with not even the whisper of wind at the top. The landscape has been gloriously silvery all day again today and it really felt like we'd stepped into the… Continue reading Creag Bheag, Kingussie
Victoria jumps into her new carry backpack quite often and yesterday when she did that we decided to take her out for a walk just to give it a try. We did one lap of Duthie Park and she seemed to enjoy it. At least, she didn't display any objections like meowing or trying to… Continue reading Cat walk
About 50 minutes south of Aberdeen is an outstanding walk along the River North Esk. It starts at the Gannochy Bridge, an 18th-century vaulted arch bridge about a mile north from the village of Edzell. You can park in Edzell and walk from there or there's parking beside the blue door itself and also around… Continue reading Through the blue door … River North Esk, Angus
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 we haven't left the city for more than a month now. I do love living in the inner city with its convenience but I also… Continue reading The River Dee and Brig o’ Dee
I've spent the past few days crocheting while binge-watching Downton Abbey. It has been a wonderfully enjoyable way to spend the holidays. I finished this skirt for Elizabeth. Yesterday we went for a bike ride to the charity shop and I picked up two hand-knitted jumpers for £10 each. They are beautiful and someone put… Continue reading Hand-knitted jumpers
This morning we walked up East Lomond Hill in Fife. It was a pretty short walk from the Carpark but it started snowing just as we arrived and that combined with an Artic wind made it feel like we emerged from the car and into a blizzard. I think there are probably magnificent views up… Continue reading East Lomond hill walk
Yesterday we went out to Deeside Log Cabins to get a part for our shed (we bought our shed from them) and they have a wonderful BBQ cabin/spa/sauna that I took some photos of. On the inside is a BBQ and very inviting seating area: A spa: And a sauna: The whole thing costs about… Continue reading BBQ cabins and walks in the woods
We walked part of the Pap of Glencoe walk which is a hill walk starting from Old Glencoe Road, just a little bit east of Strath Lodge Glencoe. It's a rocky, boggy walk with bits that require scrambling on all fours. There are also streams that you need to cross over although with a bit… Continue reading Pap of Glencoe
Some kayakers lost a kayak in the River Clunie today and we watched the rescue operation. I'm amazed anyone kayaks on this part of the river because it looks way too treacherous to me. The kayak was bobbing up and down for a long time - at least half an hour. It was caught in… Continue reading A lost kayak and the Queen’s Drive circuit
It seems like too long since we went for a proper walk. That is how I felt this morning when I woke up and so off we went in search of a hill. I got my fix just next to Insch, at Dunnideer Castle. Insch is a small village about 45 minutes by car north west… Continue reading Dunnideer Castle
My father is visiting and as a day trip today we decided to check out Loch Muick. It's a large fresh water loch bordering the Balmoral estate, just south of Ballater. We have never been there before despite making countless trips to Ballater. The loch is surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs with lots… Continue reading A bit of wind at Loch Muick
Next to the village of Banchory, which is about 18 miles from Aberdeen, is Scolty Hill. Desperate to get out of the house and into the countryside I suggested we go there after lunch and walk to the summit. It was a superb outing. The walk is about 1.5 hours and not too strenuous. There… Continue reading Scolty Hill
My sister rang first thing this morning sounding very upset because she had slept in and missed her flight and was consequently unable to come and visit us this weekend. We were all very disappointed and so we took off for Fyvie Castle to lift our spirits. Fyvie Castle is an enormous 13th century castle about… Continue reading Fyvie Castle
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