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/

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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📧 Email us: howareyourpigeonsNE@gmail.com

EPISODE LINKS

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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/

How Are Your Pigeons? 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 finds them enjoying some Scottish sunshine while marvelling at the views from Aberdeen Art Gallery’s balcony and tramping round restaurants with a tour guide. They also talk coastal vs hill walks, must-visit farm shops, growing lettuce and infusing white port with figs. Listen now.

GET IN TOUCH 📧 Email us: howareyourpigeonsNE@gmail.com

EPISODE LINKS Keen to know more? Here are links to this episode’s hot topics.

✨ WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

Aberdeen Art Gallery: https://sites.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/plan-your-visit/art-gallery

Aberdeen Restaurant Tour: https://www.restauranttour.co.uk/tour/aberdeen/

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/

🚶 WHERE WE’VE BEEN WALKING

Inverbervie to Johnshaven coastal path: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshire/inverbervie-johnshaven.shtml

Brimmond Hill: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshire/brimmond-hill.shtml

🍽️ EATING AND DRINKING

Sillyflatt Farm and Shop: https://www.sillyflatt.co.uk

The Four Mile (Fowrie Garden Café): https://fourmile.co.uk

Common Sense Coffee House: https://www.common-sense.co.uk/coffee-house

Bartenders Lounge: https://www.bartenderslounge.net