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With Halloween approaching, Joanna and Clare delve into the dastardly tales surrounding some of our region's historic properties. Storytelling remains front and centre as they're joined by guest Jill Simpson, who shares a sneak preview of TEDxAberdeen. Listen now.

How Are Your Pigeons? is a podcast series that takes a look at life in the North-east of Scotland through the perspective of Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser.

They take a look at what's going on in the region, with suggestions of things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

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GHOST STORIES

Ghost stories: haunted places in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Six most haunted places in Aberdeen

The ghost stories of Fyvie Castle

Twice Buried Mary

COMMUNITY HISTORY

Reg Clark Press Photo Archive

FUTURE EVENTS

TEDxAberdeen (24 October)

Halloween in Concert, P &J Live (29 October)

Halloween Walking Tours in Aberdeen (29-31 October)

Candlelight: Halloween Classics, St Machar Catheral (31 October):

The Denburn, author events

WATCH OR READ

Big Little Lies 2

Celebrity Traitors

The Denburn

The Whisper Man:

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Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott

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Join Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser as they take a lighthearted look at life in the North-east of Scotland. They suggest things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

This episode, Joanna and Clare are joined by volunteer extraordinaire Gayle Thomson. She lifts the lid on the vast variety of volunteering opportunities in the region and shares her top spots for a fly cup. Plus, hear about upcoming events and a new place for ping pong. Listen now.

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🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEERING

Opportunities in Aberdeen City

Opportunities in Aberdeenshire

📅 FUTURE EVENTS

Climate Week North East 2026 (19 Sept-4 Oct)

☕ EATING & DRINKING

Café Cognito

Filo Coffee House

Five Loaves Café

Greyhope Bay Centre

Mount

Murtle Market

The Bread Maker

🌟 THINGS TO DO

Hazlehead parkrun

SpinLab Table Tennis Centre

🚶‍♀️ WHERE TO WALK

Duthie Park

Fraserburgh beach

Aberdeen beach/Footdee (Fittie)

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Join Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser as they take a lighthearted look at life in the North-east of Scotland. They suggest things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

As the seasons shift, Joanna and Clare discuss what they're looking forward to this autumn, from crisp walks to cosy jumpers. Joanna unveils her league table of tattie-based treats and the two look ahead to Aberdeen's Comedy Festival. Listen now.

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📅 EVENTS

North East Open Studios (12-20 Sept)

12 Angry Men at HMT (15-19 Sept)

Aberdeen Comedy Festival (19 Sept – 4 Oct)

Aberdeen's Official Oktoberfest (25-26 Sept)

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Celebrity Traitors

Wanging On

🍽️ EATING & DRINKING

Nae Just Spuds

Baked at The Tattie Box

Bramble & almond cake

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Join Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser as they take a lighthearted look at life in the North-east of Scotland. They suggest things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

As Doors Open Day approaches, Joanna and Clare reveal their top recommendations across the city and shire. Joanna gets her afternoon tea fix in Finzean, while Clare takes a trip aboard the Aberdeen Adventurer. Listen now.

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THINGS TO DO

Aberdeen Adventurer

Our Aberdeen App (iPhone)

Our Aberdeen App (Android)

Aberdeen Walking Tours

Doors Open Day, Aberdeen City

Doors Open Day, Aberdeenshire

EATING & DRINKING

Finzean Estate (afternoon tea)

Maison Castanie

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Join Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser as they take a lighthearted look at life in the North-east of Scotland. They suggest things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

This episode, Joanna pursues her quest for a perfect night's sleep with a spot of local mattress shopping. Separate visits to the seaside lead to wildlife watching, wild swimming and all the fun of the fair.

Clare heads to her home town of Huntly, sparking a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

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✨ THINGS TO DO

Wildlife watching on the North Pier: https://www.greyhopebay.com/journal/greyhope-bay-and-port-of-aberdeen-launch-north-pier-wildlife-watching-volunteer-initiative

Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve: https://www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/reserves/fowlsheugh

Codona's Amusement Park: https://www.codonas.com/

Huntly Room to Run (including 5K route details): https://www.roomtorun.uk/

Huntly Hairst: https://www.huntlyhairst.co.uk/

🛍️ WHERE WE'VE BEEN SHOPPING/BROWSING

Duncan's of Banchory: https://www.duncansofbanchory.co.uk

Stonehaven Sofa and Bed Centre: https://stonehavenbedcentre.co.uk/

Dreams (and their video): https://www.dreams.co.uk/about-sleepmatch

Bensons for Beds: https://www.bensonsforbeds.co.uk/

🍽️ EATING AND DRINKING

Raemoir Garden Centre: https://www.raemoirgardencentre.co.uk/

Greyhope Bay Centre: https://www.greyhopebay.com/

Dean's of Huntly: https://www.deans.co.uk/

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How Are Your Pigeons? is a podcast series that takes a look at life in the North-east of Scotland through the perspective of Clare Scott and Joanna Fraser.

They talk about what's going on in the region, with suggestions of things to do, places to try and more, all with a liberal sprinkling of their opinions, thoughts and views.

This episode, they're donning hi-vis as volunteers, exploring Milton of Crathes and banishing back pain with yoga.

Joanna shares her standing desk experience and poses the question: what's the difference between agricultural shows and Highland games?

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✨ WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO

Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF) Safari Series: https://gathimbaedwardsfoundation.org/safari-series/

Royal Highland Show: https://www.royalhighlandshow.org/

Drumtochty Games: https://www.drumtochtyhighlandgames.co.uk/

Crathes Castle parkrun: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/crathescastle/

Milton of Crathes: https://www.leysestate.com/milton-of-crathes/

🧘‍♀️ YOGA

Crathes Castle parkrun: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/crathescastle/

Fiona Bochel Yoga Teacher: https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/teacher/fiona-bochel-23625/

Joe Burn Yoga Teacher: https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/teacher/joe-burn-12143/

Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithadriene

🍽️ EATING AND DRINKING

Maison Castanie: https://maisoncastanie.com/

Milton Brasserie: https://miltonbrasserie.com/