Taking In Ballater And Dinnet Oakwood NNR …
Beautiful walking weather near Ballater and by Dinnet today … 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/43OxtS7 , 29th July, 2023
Next Chapter For Alison …
I feel fortunate, late in my working life, to have had the opportunity to play my part in raising awareness of gender-based inequality, violence and coercive control with Grampian Women’s Aid. 5 years on, time for the next chapter, volunteering with various nature and outdoors-related organisations … 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3Kf1CD2 , 26th July, 2023
A Visit To Gordon Castle Walled Garden …
Walking at Fochabers wouldn’t be the same without a visit to these beautiful gardens afterwards. At their colourful best right now …
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3Y0ALQT , 22nd July, 2023
Dodging Predicted Thunderstorms At Craibstone …
Walking on Elrick and Brimmond Hills this afternoon the rain stayed away.
Later, at Forest Farm – The Organic Dairy, long queues meant we didn’t get an ice cream…..but we did get to meet one of the Hip Hop Trail stars ..! 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/46Ob5ec , 15th July, 2023
Walk (203) Pitmedden House-Udny Green-Mort House Circular (Aberdeenshire)
This is an appealing walk in the gently rolling Formartine countryside. The route is mostly though mature broadleaf woodland but there are also open sections, and some fine views. The mid-point is the attractive little village of Udny Green, where we visit the Mort House in the old kirkyard. Soon after, there is a view, through the trees, of Udny Castle. A visit to Pitmedden Garden is highly recommended as it is one of the most visually appealing and distinctive gardens in Scotland … 
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/43y3u0l , 12th July, 2023
Udny Green And Pitmedden Garden …
Trying out a new walking route by Udny Green and Pitmedden House this afternoon, a visit to the colourful gardens was always on the cards … 
Alison’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3rEz5Ak , 8th July, 2023
(134) Dinnet-Old Kinord History Trail (Aberdeenshire)
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our Dinnet – Old Kinord History Trail route, and have updated the guidance … 
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/44zSVeh , 6th July, 2023
(073) Crawton Bay-RSPB Fowlsheugh Circuit (Aberdeenshire)
We recently enjoyed re-visiting our Crawton Bay-RSPB Fowlsheugh route, and have updated the guidance …
John’s Facebook post: https://bit.ly/44CA7uM , 3rd July, 2023
The Mack Walks 