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There was an autumnal chill for the departure from Aberdeen and occasional showers during the journey to the Spittal of Glenshee. This set the pattern for the day, with mainly dry weather. There were nineteen walkers on the bus; approximately even numbers chose to do...

23 of us set out last Sunday for a walk north of Ballater which took us from the farm at Lary to the village of Logie Coldstone about 10 miles away.  The weather forecast was for rain early in the day then to dry out later in the morning, with winds throughout the...

The committee will soon be compiling next year’s programme of walks. We try to incorporate as many suggestions from the members as possible and we encourage you to put forward your suggestions for inclusion in the 2019-20 programme, this can be done following this...

There were 30 walkers on today’s outing to partake in various walks at the head of Glen Esk. Jules made good time driving up the narrow, twisty road to drop off Jim at Tarfside before continuing to the parking area at Invermark. All three walks suggested on the route...

20 members were out, 12 were dropped off at Kirkmichael to do the through walk with the remaining members going round to Dunkeld for shorter forest walks in the area including the Loch of the Lowes nature reserve and the Hermitage. Mike set off at speed to run the...

Please note that as from 15th August 2018 walkers will have until Thursday 11:30 p.m. (i.e. the Thursday prior to the Sunday walk) to book a seat on the bus. This is a change from the previous booking deadline of 11:30 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the walk on a...

There were 22 walkers on the bus for this outing, a rather low number for this popular destination, probably due to it being the holiday season. The weather stayed fine all day as forecast, with enough cloud cover to keep cool, but still with good visibility. More...

Today's walk started in Alyth where all 27 walkers alighted the bus. Most walkers did the full 16 mile + walk whilst 2 walkers opted for a shorter route through to Blairgowrie with a few delightful  diversions along the way. We were unhappy that the planned comfort...

The Lairig an Laoigh route or the "Pass of the Calves" is the more easterly of the two great passes that cut through the heart of the Cairngorms from Deeside to Strathspey. An early start of 7am was therefore necessary for this classic long distance walk and a total...

There was a good turn out for the Bowling at Lane7 and the game certainly brought out the competitive streak in some.  Well done to the top 3 bowlers, Alan, John & Ben.  Some others (myself included!) may need some practice before we go back again.  After the game we...