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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 December 29, 2019

Hand-knitted jumpers

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 … Continue reading Hand-knitted jumpers

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, charity shop, Crathes Castle, crochet, knitting, opshop, walk
By Rachel M Posted on December 15, 2019

East Lomond hill walk

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 … Continue reading East Lomond hill walk

Categories: JournalTags: East Lomond, Fife, hike, hillfort, Scotland, walk
By Rachel M Posted on September 23, 2019

BBQ cabins and walks in the woods

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 … Continue reading BBQ cabins and walks in the woods

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, BBQ cabin, Cairngorms, Cambus O'May, hiking, Scotland, tick, walk
By Rachel M Posted on April 5, 2019April 5, 2019

Pap of Glencoe

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 … Continue reading Pap of Glencoe

Categories: Journal, Scotland, TravelTags: Glencoe, hiking, hill walking, photos, Scotland, travel, walk
By Rachel M Posted on February 9, 2019

A lost kayak and the Queen’s Drive circuit

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 … Continue reading A lost kayak and the Queen’s Drive circuit

Categories: JournalTags: Aberdeenshire, Braemar, kayak, Queen's Drive, Scotland, snow, walk
By Rachel M Posted on January 5, 2019

Dunnideer Castle

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 … Continue reading Dunnideer Castle

Categories: JournalTags: castle, Dunnideer, hill walk, Insch, standing stones, walk
By Rachel M Posted on May 20, 2018

A bit of wind at Loch Muick

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 … Continue reading A bit of wind at Loch Muick

Categories: JournalTags: Burn O'Vat, Cairngorms, hiking, lake, loch, Loch Muick, photos, Scotland, walk
By Rachel M Posted on February 12, 2017February 16, 2018

Scolty Hill

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 … Continue reading Scolty Hill

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberdeenshire, Banchory, cake, Scolty Hill, Scotland, tweed, walk
By Rachel M Posted on September 19, 2015

Fyvie Castle

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. … Continue reading Fyvie Castle

Categories: Aberdeen, JournalTags: castle, electric car, Fyvie Castle, Gainsborough, loch, Raeburn, walk

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