Aurora Borealis ()
An evening spent near Midmar Kirk in Aberdeenshire observing the Northern Lights
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Astronomy (13 posts)
Planetary Conjunction and Aurora Borealis ()
A long day featuring a pre-dawn conjunction between Venus, Mars and Jupiter followed in the evening by a show of the Northern Lights
A long day featuring a pre-dawn conjunction between Venus, Mars and Jupiter followed in the evening by a show of the Northern Lights
A Planetary Conjunction ()
An early morning spent at Aberdeen beach to observe the close conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars
An early morning spent at Aberdeen beach to observe the close conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars
Culture (4 posts)
SPECTRA ()
An evening spent at SPECTRA, the festival of light, held in the centre of Aberdeen
An evening spent at SPECTRA, the festival of light, held in the centre of Aberdeen
The GiftED Sculpture Tour ()
A visit to the exhibition of book sculptures held at Aberdeen's Central Music
A visit to the exhibition of book sculptures held at Aberdeen's Central Music
May Festival ()
Concerts, poetry readings, short stories and a celebration of James Clerk Maxwell at the University of Aberdeen's May Festival
Concerts, poetry readings, short stories and a celebration of James Clerk Maxwell at the University of Aberdeen's May Festival
England (4 posts)
Southbound - Easter by Rail ()
A trip to England by train taking in North Yorkshire, London and Norwich
A trip to England by train taking in North Yorkshire, London and Norwich
Mount Grace Priory ()
A visit to Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens in North Yorkshire
A visit to Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens in North Yorkshire
Easter in Northern England ()
An Easter weekend spent visiting family in North Yorkshire and Newcastle
An Easter weekend spent visiting family in North Yorkshire and Newcastle
France (1 posts)
Paris ()
A long weekend trip to Paris taking in art galleries, Montmartre, the Champs-Elysee and the Eiffel Tower
A long weekend trip to Paris taking in art galleries, Montmartre, the Champs-Elysee and the Eiffel Tower
Italy (5 posts)
Venice Day 2 ()
A second day in Venice, visiting San Rocco, the Rialto and St Mark's Square
A second day in Venice, visiting San Rocco, the Rialto and St Mark's Square
Tuscany (Part 1) ()
The first few days of our trip to Tuscany, Italy where we visited Florence before travelling down to stay near San Gimignano for a friend's wedding
The first few days of our trip to Tuscany, Italy where we visited Florence before travelling down to stay near San Gimignano for a friend's wedding
Venice Day 1 ()
Our first day in the beautiful Italian city of Venice taking in some of the local canals near the Ghetto
Our first day in the beautiful Italian city of Venice taking in some of the local canals near the Ghetto
Mountains (2 posts)
Dundee Mountain Film Festival ()
A second year attending the Dundee Mountain Film Festival taking in sessions on the Friday evening and Saturday
A second year attending the Dundee Mountain Film Festival taking in sessions on the Friday evening and Saturday
Dundee Mountain Film Festival ()
A first visit to the Dundee Mountain Film Festival held at the University of Dundee
A first visit to the Dundee Mountain Film Festival held at the University of Dundee
Music (6 posts)
Laura Veirs at the Tunnels ()
A wintry night spent enjoying a solo acoustic set from Laura Veirs with support from Clyde Petersen
A wintry night spent enjoying a solo acoustic set from Laura Veirs with support from Clyde Petersen
10 Favourite Albums of 2012 ()
My ten favourite albums released during 2012
My ten favourite albums released during 2012
Duncan Chisholm at Woodend Barn ()
A stunning concert held at Woodend Barn, Banchory featuring Scottish fiddler Duncan Chisholm playing songs from the Strathglass Trilogy
A stunning concert held at Woodend Barn, Banchory featuring Scottish fiddler Duncan Chisholm playing songs from the Strathglass Trilogy
New Zealand (1 posts)
New Zealand Part 1 ()
Our long flight out to New Zealand with a brief stop in Hong Kong airport
Our long flight out to New Zealand with a brief stop in Hong Kong airport
Norway (1 posts)
Three Weeks in Haugesund ()
A three week work trip to Haugesund in Norway gave me a first opportunity to see the landscapes of fjord land
A three week work trip to Haugesund in Norway gave me a first opportunity to see the landscapes of fjord land
Railways (6 posts)
Aberdeen Model Railway Exhibition ()
A visit to the annual model railway exhibition in Aberdeen featuring layout photos
A visit to the annual model railway exhibition in Aberdeen featuring layout photos
Perth Model Railway Show ()
Highlights of layouts from the Perth Model Railway Show
Highlights of layouts from the Perth Model Railway Show
Falkirk Model Railway Exhibition ()
A return to attending model railway exhibitions after the pandemic
A return to attending model railway exhibitions after the pandemic
Scotland (17 posts)
Puffins at Fowlsheugh ()
A visit to the RSPB centre at Fowlsheugh on the Aberdeenshire coast with a guided walk to spot puffins
A visit to the RSPB centre at Fowlsheugh on the Aberdeenshire coast with a guided walk to spot puffins
Highland Weekend ()
A weekend spent visiting Foyers on Loch Ness, returning via Castle Stalker and Kilchurn Castle
A weekend spent visiting Foyers on Loch Ness, returning via Castle Stalker and Kilchurn Castle
The North Aberdeenshire Coast ()
A day spent exploring the coast of Aberdeenshire to the west of Peterhead taking in Rattray Head, Pennan and the Macduff aquarium
A day spent exploring the coast of Aberdeenshire to the west of Peterhead taking in Rattray Head, Pennan and the Macduff aquarium
United States of America (4 posts)
Georgia (Part Two) ()
The second part of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in Atlanta and the long drive via Macon to the coast
The second part of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in Atlanta and the long drive via Macon to the coast
Georgia (Part One) ()
The first few days of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in a road trip around north Georgia and the Appalachian mountains
The first few days of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in a road trip around north Georgia and the Appalachian mountains
Georgia (Part Three) ()
The third part of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in Saint Simons Island, one of the coastal barrier islands
The third part of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in Saint Simons Island, one of the coastal barrier islands