by Gordon Mackay | Jun 8, 2020 | Doric Blog - Language and Culture
John grew up in Kingston-upon-Spey, the small village that sits to the west of the mouth of the River Spey. He worked on an oar on the salmon nets in the late 1980s, and then did a season as a grouse beater the summer after. He went Milne’s High School and Elgin...
by Gordon Mackay | Jun 8, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture, Doric Blog - Walking / Well Being
‘The Therapeutic Value of Coastline’ I was once asked where my favourite place was, ‘outside’ I quipped but a moment’s reflection led me to qualify it; ‘in nature’. Cities, completely man made, assault the senses with artificially loud noises, a barrage of...
by Gordon Mackay | Jun 8, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture, Doric Blog - Walking / Well Being
Doric Future in conjunction with Aberdeenshire Country side Ranger Service had planned walk to uncover hidden history. Unfortunately Due to LockDown 2020, this planned walk was postponed, however Country side Ranger David Brown has provided the following note and...
by Gordon Mackay | Jun 7, 2020 | Jill's Lockdown Videos, Press Release
Beating the lockdown blues with creativity and the Buchan coast These historical yet catastrophic times are difficult for many people, and can be a particular challenge in many far-reaching ways. Jill McWilliam has been enjoying the beautiful Buchan coastline during...
by Gordon Mackay | Jun 6, 2020 | Doric Blog - People / Culture
Part One – History Family Great Grandfather James Taylor Background Millbrex of Fyvie d.o.b 1825 died 1900 Family Grandfather – Hugh Taylor Married – Margaret Forbes Background Teuchan shop & farm. Margaret was from Portlethen, her family are...
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