Hundreds evacuated, motorists stranded and coastguard called in as heavy rain strikes north-east Several hundred people, including residents of a care home, have been evacuated from their homes after torrential rain caused heavy flooding across north-east Scotland. The downpours yesterday forced emergency services to rescue scores of residents in the worst-affected towns of Stonehaven and Huntly,...
Strathdear The wild goats were sunning themselves as they laid down on a south-facing slope, well scattered in the long rank heather. Below them was a steep cliff and scree and a buzzard gliding effortlessly along the face. There were 12 goats and the colours ranged from black to our favourite, the silver grey. The goats must have had a commanding view as the strath stretched before them running west...
Findhorn Before the invention of the refrigerator, there were various ways of preserving food. One of these was the ice house that was used to store ice that could be loaded into boxes with salmon to send to market. Between 1800 and 1810, some 29 ice houses were built along the coasts of the Moray Firth around Inverness. They were all associated with salmon-fishing stations, so that most were actually...
Hello good furries and peeps of Blogland! Yes, we've been away too long....so what's been keeping us so busy we hear you bark? You ready? Well, let me tell ya...... We've had lots of "issues"....some PC related (again!), some paint related and some neither. We've also been zooming around so much it's a bit of a blur.... Let's see..........well, we had some VERY special visitors all the way...
ECKHART TOLLE'S FINDHORN RETREAT Stillness Amidst the World See more books by Eckhart Tolle click here New hardcover book + 2 DVD set. 59 page book featuring photographs by Eckhart Tolle and selected quotations from the retreat. Four-hour retreat on DVD. Eckhart Tolle renowned for the simple and powerful truths in his books and talks led an extraordinary two-day retreat at Findhorn the famous spiritual...
Rafting, Canyoning and Outdoor Activities in Aviemore,... (Free subscription) | 08/09/2009
White Water Rafting Aviemore, Scotland White Water rafting is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Scotland; from our base in Aviemore we can access exciting sections of the river Spey to sections of one of the best white water rivers in Britain, the mighty Findhorn. A stag 'n' hen favourite! Rafting Trips will usually start at 10am and finish about 4pm however if you want to start earlier...
The rain has been continuous for over 24 hours now, and there are flood warnings for Nairn and Findhorn, and severe flood warnings for the Rivers Lossie and Spey: SEPA flood warnings FLOOD WARNINGS Currently in Force Across Scotland : (6) The Mosset Burn in Forres The Brothock Water including the Arbroath area [...]
Large, detached, country Holiday Cottage, sleeps eleven, Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Mayne House is a very spacious and comfortable property ideal for relaxing holidays with family and friends. Situated one mile south of Elgin, it stands detached within 13 acres. The totally secluded grounds with large lawns and fine mature woodland is a haven for wildlife including red squirrels and buzzards. The benefit...
Large, detached, seaside Holiday Cottage, sleeps eight, Gardenstown, Banffshire, Scotland. This unique detached property, High Green Hall , is a wonderful choice for those wishing to explore the dramatic coastline of the North East. Offering panoramic views from the spacious lounge, its key feature is its circular window, from where visitors can look out for dolphins that are found in this locality....
Rafting, Canyoning and Outdoor Activities in Aviemore,... (Free subscription) | 29/07/2009
White Water Rafting Aviemore, Scotland White Water rafting is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Scotland; from our base in Aviemore we can access exciting sections of the river Spey to sections of one of the best white water rivers in Britain, the mighty Findhorn. A stag 'n' hen favourite! Rafting in Aviemore, Scotland Rafting Trips will usually start at 10am and finish about 4pm however...
UK - Built to function as a theatre, conference centre and meeting point for the Findhorn Foundation and Community in Forres, North East Scotland, the Universal Hall represents an amalgamation ...
Some time ago I read ‘In Perfect Timing’, the autobiography of Peter Caddy, one of the founders of the Findhorn Community in Scotland (if you get a chance to visit I highly recommend this place). In 1945 he was stationed in Burma and he describes a trip from Rangoon to Puri, on the Bay of [...]
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