Podcasts about ballater

Thanks for listening to the Doric Express, in today's rip snorting episode; Fatal crash on A947; Eager for Uber in Aber. Deen; Coffee beans shoot up. In price; Argy bargy ower dishes; Crown Castle up for sale; Miovski the man! Toasty in Torphins, biling in Ballater, Affa Hett in Alford, could've been a lot warr, in Midmar weather wise today. Cheers, Allan

Thanks for listening to the Doric Express - news fae hame! In the days action packed episode; Union St Office gets 5m spruce up. Ballater fish restaurant gets funcy award. Moray Pipe Band to play in Hong Kong (and that's nae Phooey) City Ebike scheme conks oot Peterhead to get mair fast food drive thrus - bigger trousers needed soon? Dons boss kens some big names! Kintore weather update! Cheers, Allan

Situé en Écosse sur la commune de Ballater, le Balmoral Castle tel qu'il se présente aujourd'hui a été construit entre 1853 et 1856. La reine d'Angleterre y passe tous les ans la fin de l'été.

As Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak emerge as the final two candidates for leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister, we pick over the debris of those debates and cast another eye over their policies and pitches to the Tory faithful.The contest is being presented as a battle between Sunak-left, and Truss-right, but is there that much difference between the two? Our answer will come as no surprise. We reflect on the composition of that Tory electorate and what influence the right-wing press may have on them. We also reach the conclusion that, given the current polls, Liz Truss will soon be facing Sir Keir Starmer and Ian Blackford across the despatch box.Starmer recently ruled out any reform to the outdated First Past the Post electoral system saying, "It's not a priority." is this not only an affront to genuine democracy but politically illiterate?The Scottish Government has opened up its latest Land Reform Bill for public consultation. Is it so mired in technocratic speak that it's impossible for any non-expert to get to grips with it and is it even asking the right questions?https://www.gov.scot/publications/land-reform-net-zero-nation-consultation-paper/#:~:text=The%20next%20Land%20Reform%20Bill,range%20of%20land%2Drelated%20issues.Public Events Glenmoriston Millenium Hall, Invermoriston on Monday 25 July 2022 (EventBrite link) Timespan, Helmsdale on Tuesday 26 July 2022 (EventBrite link) Stornoway Town Hall, Stornoway on Wednesday 27 July 2022 (EventBrite link) Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater on Thursday 28 July 2022 (EventBrite link) The Minister will also be holding an online event between 6:30pm and 8:00pm on Thursday 21 July 2022 (EventBrite link).★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode I speak to Roger Wild - my father - about (some of) the history of ski touring in Scotland before moving on to describe our 2010 'Scottish Haute Route'. This 7 day journey from Ben Nevis to Gairnshiel near Ballater was around 155km in length with 10,000m of ascent. We pre-placed food caches, stayed in bothies, and skied on Nordic free-heel skis carrying our overnight gear with us. The route linked up the high ground through Lochaber to the Cairngorms, ascending numerous Munros and Corbetts along the way. Roger is a retired British Mountain Guide and a former Royal Marines Commando. Notes: 1. We talk about grip wax which goes on the ski under your foot on nordic skis to allow grip when that foot is weighted - not to be confused with the wax used to improve glide on downhill skis (and tips/tails of nordic skis) 2. Dr Adam Watson (1930-2019) was 85 when we met him near Banchory in 2016 3. For some reason I said I was a student in Aberdeen in 2010 - I'm not that young and was in fact a junior doctor then 4. We mention skimo race skis a lot but don't acknowledge that of course modern standard touring setups have gotten way lighter too - most people seem to like something in the ‘light standard‘ range rather than full race skis - which are harder to ski in some conditions, less stable, more expensive and less durable. For long journeys obviously low weight is key.

In Episode 14, Kyle tells the tale of his run at the Swiss Alpine IronTrail T88 ultra marathon where he finished 4th! Closer to home, Tom has been racing local rivals at the Ballater 10 plus we recap on Scottish results and performances over the last week.

Per aiutare la popolazione di Ballater in Scozia colpita da un'alluvione il Principe aprirà un risorante il Rothesay Rooms

Von Inverness fuhr ich heute in die Highlands und landete am Ende in Braemar. Am Anfang hört ihr einen Teil des Filmes über die Schlacht von Culloden. Themen: Culloden Battlefield, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Speyside, Grantown on Spey, Bridge of Avon (“Burgeingang”), Aberlour und weitere Destillerien, Besucht von Glenfiddich, Fahrt durch die Cairngorms, Ballater, Unterkunftsuche, Ankunft in Braemar, Haggisburger gegessen.

Sophie finishes her DofE challenge, Denmark's Crown Prince Couple visits the USA, Queen Elizabeth meets flood victims, the Cambridges arrive in Canada and condolences for Israel.See more in this week's show. Visit our website http://rightroyalroundup.com.au.Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RightRoyalRoundup, follow us on Twitter @RightRoyalRound and Instagram @rightroyalroundup.

This beautiful tune was written by fiddler Alexander Troup from Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Troup was a contemporary of J Scott Skinner (he played in a band with Skinner's brother). He judged violin competitions at Grantown-upon-Spey with Charles Grant (student of Marshall) in 1880s and was David Baptie's source for a lot of info about fiddlers in the book Musical Scotland, Past and Present: Being a Dictionary of Scottish Musicians, from about 1400 Till the Present Time (1894). Thanks for all this precious information Ronnie Gibson (@scat4230), Dr Karen McAuley (@karenmca) and Stuart Eydmann (@EydmannHeritage). Cluny Castle, situated in the tranquil undulating farmland of Aberdeenshire known as Gordon Country, is hidden from view by over two hundred acres of landscaped policies. Dating back to 14th century it continues to be a much loved home of the Gordons of Cluny. Between 1820 and 1870 a smaller castle was transformed into the magnificent crenellated mansion that exists today. The name “Cluny” originates from the Gaelic word for ‘meadow’, and at Cluny Castle superb exuberant architecture and beautiful grounds of a great Scottish castle combine perfectly to create a secluded and romantic pastoral retreat.

In episode 273 of Janey Godley’s podcast this week with her pal Shirley, the middle aged duo discusses current affairs and holidays. Janey is in Ballater this week without Ashley and she makes a decent fist of the podcast Clach McBlach, terror attacks and favourite books feature and Shirley explains the horror of sharing a car with someone with a giant head.    Check out our podcast advert on Vimeo If you would like to support our podcast then please do so by clicking onto Our Donate Page and donate via PayPal or like our page on: Facebook Check out The saga of Tim and Freya You can check out all our videos on YouTube Order “Handstands in the Dark” Paper Back or in EBook Please rate us or leave a comment on PodOmatic, ITunes You can find all the info regarding Janey’s live shows by just clicking Gigs!  

Although the night had been gusty, it didn't trouble us and by the time we got up and got our kit together all the others who had camped close to the main house, had all gone. The only disturbance during the night was a little rodent visitor in Lee's Scarp. Who apparently was waiting for him in the entrance after he got out to water the roses and stare at the stars!
 The walking into Ballater took place in fine weather and we decided to take the slightly longer route before joining the road, as last time the shorter direct route to the small bridge had been a massive wet bog. The weather was perfect and the welcome at the Alexandra Hotel in Ballater as warm as ever. From what I hear Braemar was a ghost town by comparison. They couldn't do enough for us and managed to fit everyone in for refreshments, food and in Lee and Tony's case, accommodation. Which just goes to show that spending the afternoon sitting at the bar is never wasted :) The warm welcome extended to the campsite too. As the small children of the manager there, had made us all a free rock cake each when we arrived which was sweet. The campsite is now a community business and so all the profits go back into the community. The following day was an easy one, and we all started by visiting the main cafe in town for a slap up breakfast, bumping into the Norwegian challengers for a chat.
 However the weather looked to be turning from pleasant, to wet and damp later, so we plodded off up the road meeting a far too friendly Grouse along the way. Then we dropped down to Glen Tanner and that lovely wide open expanse of grass for the last remote camp of the trip. We arrived early afternoon and just got the tent up in time, as the rain came in and continued for 5 solid hours during which time we dozed and ate our way through our food rations.

In episode 226 of Janey Godley's podcast, this week we are joined by Shirley Doig as Janey is on holiday in Ballater and Ashley is back in Glasgow. The women discuss, Bob Geldof, Broadway hotel and Tom Urie. Janey and Shirley talk about their lodge at Ballater and let us know what they have been up to this week. Janey tells us how she painted some autumnal art and auctioned it off for Glasgow food bank Loaves and Fishes and raised £150.    You can get your Janey Godley’s Podcast merchandise at Redbubble Check out our podcast advert on Vimeo If you would like to support our podcast then please do so by clicking onto OurDonate Page and donate via PayPal or like our page on: Facebook For more information on how you can help Matthew McVarish visit The Road to Change website. Get your copy of Molly Wobbly’s Tit factory, live cast recording here. Check out The saga of Tim and Freya You can check out all our videos on YouTube Order “Handstands in the Dark” Paper Back or in EBook Please rate us or leave a comment on PodOmatic, ITunes You can find all the info regarding Janey’s live shows by just clicking Gigs!

After a 'refreshing' night in Braemar Shirley reflects on the previous 24 hours of food and wild dancing which took place at the evening party to the music of Bingo Wings. Whilst at Rucksacks Bunkhouse Jamie Morgan shares his enjoyment of the crossing and thoughts on the warm welcome they have all received at the hostel and Braemar generally. After she makes it into town she enjoys the classic fish platter for which the Hungry Highlander is well known for and while there discusses gear and stoves with John Jocys and Munro hunting Challenge routes with Alistair Pooler. Sadly the Tomdoun Hotel is making itself less popular with Challengers this year and John gives it a damming report. However on a brighter side, Paddy Burrows tells a great story of a tent and a Stag fighting. Unfortunately with him and his wife still in it at the time! On the long and winding road to Loch Callater Lodge she meets two legends staggering under the weight on cheese and wine, Alan Sloman and Phi Lambert. Andy picks his story up at Tarfside having walked through the Balmoral Estate to Ballater and after staying the night there, popping over Mount Keen to the hostel and the notorious Masons Arms. The following day Shirley emerges from Loch Callater Lodge and the social haze which envelopes everyone who enters there, to find all the others had gone. After a rapid climb she catches up with the wine and cheese party for another social in the middle of nowhere, before heading to Tarfside encouraged with the promise of endless Bacon Sandwiches. Andy is already there along with Cameron Mcneish, who apparently is quite enjoying his first Challenge! Naturally they discuss the contents of his rucksack and TGO things generally. The following day Shirley reflects once again on her food experience at Tarfside and the countless Bacon Butties she has enjoyed, as she starts her walk to Edzell along the riverside with Phil and Alan. Andy, still ahead of her, meets Philip Werner a US blogger on route from Edzell to North Water Bridge who reflects on his impressions of the event which he came to hear about, via blogs and podcasts. Another lightweight enthusiast his gear choice encourages an interesting discussion. Shirley arrives late as ever, but looking forward to seeing some friendly faces all resting before the final big push to the coast.