Donside Piper and Herald - Lifestyle Feed

There is a lot more to Gelncoe...

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:01:52 GMT

There is a great deal more to Glencoe, The Mamores and The Nevis range other than the giants these areas are famed for. Dotted within these regions are lesser hills, (though lesser in height and bulk only), which give excellent days out with the bonus of providing superb grandstands for their bigger siblings. Come with us to Beinn na Caillich and her neighbour, Mam na Guallain and you will see this for yourself.

Aboyne pupil flying high at gliding club

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:42:46 GMT

A fifteen year old Aboyne Academy pupil has become the youngest person to fly a glider solo at the Deeside Gliding Club near Aboyne.

Tarland musician comes to Garlogie

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:10:07 GMT

A Deeside musician will be hoping to hit the high notes with an upcoming apprearance at Garlogie Hall.

Aboyne and Deeside festival all lined up

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:30:12 GMT

The Aboyne and Deeside festival will be between July 3 and August 3 with a tantalising series of events planned to thrill audiences.

Hitting the high notes

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:42:55 GMT

The Echt Show committee have had the cameras rolling to promote and celebrate their 160th anniversary with a new star studded music video.

Castle gardens hope to grow visitor trade

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:45:45 GMT

One of Deeside’s most historical sites is aiming to capture its stake of a billion pound visitor market with a new initiative.

Deeside firm up for top award

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:50:52 GMT

A Deeside painting and decorating firm are looking to ‘brush up’ after reaching the finals of a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

High-flying opportunity to snap Golden Eagle

Wed, 29 May 2013 09:03:49 GMT

Photographers in Deeside are being urged soar high in their career by taking a picture of one of Scotland’s rarest birds of prey.

Kinker, Kinker, how does your garden grow?

Tue, 28 May 2013 18:48:29 GMT

Kincardine Castle will throw open its doors and unveil the newest addition to its gardens at a special charity opening to the public.

Deeside pupil scoops top poster prize

Mon, 27 May 2013 13:12:23 GMT

Twelve year old Helena Grieve from Banchory Academy has been named the Aberdeenshire winner of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Schools Poster Competition supported by Virgin Money.

‘Alford spring clean’ to get underway

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:19:24 GMT

Community spirit is shining in Donside as Alford looks forward to it’s annual spring cleaning with residents urged to make the town sparkle.