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An Accidental Munro-Bagging 

Posted on December 13, 2016December 14, 2016by Emma Gibb

As crazy as it sounds we did indeed bag our first Munro back in September without realising until we were on our way back (I know, who does that?).  At first I wondered if my husband had actually known that the hill he was coaxing me up was a Munro and just feigned ignorance, but he […]

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The Seabird Spectacle at RSPB Fowlsheugh

Posted on June 10, 2014March 30, 2016by Emma Gibb

This blog post should really be entitled: ‘How my search for puffins led to two amazing coastal and seabird colony discoveries’ (not the catchiest title though).  I hadn’t realised until last week that you could see puffins in the Aberdeenshire area, and what started as a fun idea for a family day out ended up in […]

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Aberdeenshire’s Spectacular Coastline

Posted on May 31, 2014March 30, 2016by Emma Gibb

It was my favourite kind of day – a new area to be explored and glorious sunny weather in which to take in the new sights.  The kind of day in Scotland for which I am ever-so appreciative: where the deep blue of the sky and the shimmering sea makes my heart swell with happiness; where my very […]

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