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Mustard M
Mustard Apr 3, 2013 16:32:23

Off to Aberdeenshire and Orkney soon. Can I have some recommendations for "must see" sites please? Especially on the mainland, as I think I have Orkney pretty much stitched up.

As a photographer, photogenic sites are a priority for me.

Cheers :)

J juamei
juamei Apr 3, 2013 16:37:26
Replying to Mustard

Mustard wrote:
Off to Aberdeenshire and Orkney soon. Can I have some recommendations for "must see" sites please? Especially on the mainland, as I think I have Orkney pretty much stitched up.

As a photographer, photogenic sites are a priority for me.

Cheers :)

I "only" saw 20 circles in 3 days in Aberdeen a few years ago so don't have the complete list to pick from... However, Tyrebagger, sunhoney and Aikey Brae were probably top for me.

E Evergreen Dazed
Evergreen Dazed Apr 3, 2013 16:54:09
Replying to Mustard

Cothiemuir Wood. Incredible site.

M Moth
Moth Apr 3, 2013 19:08:13
Replying to Mustard

How long are you in Aberdeeshire?

love

Moth

M Mustard
Mustard Apr 3, 2013 21:14:00
Replying to Mustard

Thanks all. Been looking up all the suggestions tonight and compiling a map of places to see. I'm overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of stuff :S

D drewbhoy
drewbhoy Apr 4, 2013 10:52:55
Replying to Mustard

I'll be glad to help and 'taxi' if needed.

D dissolving
dissolving Apr 4, 2013 18:17:24
Replying to Mustard

Agree with Tap o' Noth... Great place, great view. Vitrified stone.. wow!

If you are driving up from Aberdeenshire to get the ferry from Thurso then I'd recommend stopping off at the Grey Cairns of Camster... totally Martian.

C Chris
Chris Apr 5, 2013 20:32:34
Replying to Mustard

Tyrebagger, Whitehills & East Aquhorthies all reward getting up early.

Cothiemuir is worth a visit but is difficult to photograph due to being surrounded by trees. Wide angle and remote flashes could be good though. Loudon Wood has more sky available but if you don't use it already I'd recommend the app 'The Photographers Ephemeris' to see where the sun (or moon) is going to be.

Berrybrae is lovely and Bourtie has an epic view across to Bennachie. South Ythsie is something different and Sunhoney as lovely as it sounds.

I keep returning to East Aquhorthies though. It gives good sunset too:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/autofocused/7902495098/in/set-72157601020364419/

E Evergreen Dazed
Evergreen Dazed Apr 7, 2013 08:47:25
Replying to Mustard

Midmar Kirk, whilst not being a personal favourite due to it being a bit 'manicured', is good from a photography point of view as there is the Christian/Pagan juxtaposition (hate using that word) going on!
Certainly worth a look, even if just for the batman recumbent/flankers.

B BuckyE
BuckyE Apr 13, 2013 03:28:54
Replying to Mustard

Can't help myself from adding one relevant and one irrelevant suggestion!

1. Between Ab. and Thurso, if possible, try and look up the Templestone site. (Listed here.) It's just a stop-off, perhaps, but we were enchanted by the then owner, Caroline Dunnet. Probably by now it's someone elses' property. Nice castle over the little hill in the background.

2. Relevant, if you haven't already added it. Isbister.

3. The irrelevant. While on Orkney, visit Jolly's of Orkney. Kippers to die for!

M Mustard
Mustard Apr 27, 2013 22:16:42
Replying to Mustard

Well I bagged about ten sites on the mainland, and I'm recently arrived on Orkney. Love Stromness. Loads nicer than Stornoway.

Thanks for the recommendations, folks. Very useful. Sunhoney was particularly special. Even managed Clava Cairns on the way up to the ferry.