ruskus
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Re: Aberdeenshire
Aug 02, 2016, 23:35
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There's (too) much to see really - the more days the merrier, otherwise you're zipping around sites trying to 'collect' them a bit, and can get a bit lost, when actually they're barely a field away. I've been a couple of times in recent years, and feel I've barely scratched the surface. I live in the south east of England, so trips are pretty infrequent for obvious reasons. I'm always looking at Drewbhoy's or Les H.'s posts to keep the obsession growing.
For an in depth look at the RSC's in the area, I'd thoroughly recommended Adam Welfare's 'Great Crowns of Stone' (or at least look for an accompanying pdf which is out there to download).
I would plan a bit of a route, maybe start by heading for the biggies (Easter Aquhorthies, Loanhead of Daviot, etc, and make sure you don't miss sites which are close to other more obvious ones (e.g. the collected mass around Dunnideer, or Bennachie, etc). As suggested elsewhere, Sunhoney's great (with Midmar Kirk close by). They're pretty much everywhere!
But, of course, take time to soak up the sites!
I'm jealous. Enjoy!
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carol27
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Re: Aberdeenshire
Aug 26, 2016, 09:36
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Well my "last minute opportunity" from July 27th got postponed untill....tomorrow! Yeah, we're off, first thing. I've got me itinerary worked out; fella says it's more like a route march than a break. I know though from past experiences that some visits will fall by the wayside as each place sends me a wallowing & spinning.
Thanks again everybody. Hopefully odd crap photos to follow :)
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carol27
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Re: Aberdeenshire
Aug 26, 2016, 09:43
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Lord Drewbhoy. I've left this late...mental times. Your favourite place? If you have one. I should pay homage:)
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drewbhoy
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Re: Aberdeenshire
Aug 26, 2016, 10:16
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carol27 wrote: Lord Drewbhoy. I've left this late...mental times. Your favourite place? If you have one. I should pay homage:)
I like Corrstones RSC near Rhynie a lot. (SC loves this place). The area includes Tap O Noth, several forts, stone circles, cairns and loads of rock art. Only a few miles from Insch and a load of stuff there.
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carol27
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Re: Aberdeenshire
Aug 26, 2016, 11:58
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Thank you. It's now on my list :)
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