A walk around the the ruins of Glen Gairn
Date walked: 09/11/2012
Time taken: 4.5 hours
Distance: 7.1km
Ascent: 210m
I recently bought a copy of a well known book called 'The Hills of Home', written by a former inhabitant of the old manse building in Glen Gairn (unfortunately now demolished), just north of Ballater, about life in the glen at the turn of the last century. Therefore, I thought it would be interesting to go for a bit of a wander. Most of the farms are now abandoned (although not all) so it has (in common with many Scottish glens) a fairly melancholy feel to the place, as it was a thriving community until relatively recently.
Anyway, it was a beautiful Autumn day so we borrowed a neighbour's dog and set off...
I thought I'd finish with 'rock of the day'. Within Glen Gairn there is an area where volcanic rocks have intruded through ancient limestone. This has resulted in contact metamorphism, where the limestone has been partially melted and new crystals have formed; in this case, nice big garnets (not gem quality though unfortunately).
Anyway, it was a beautiful Autumn day so we borrowed a neighbour's dog and set off...
I thought I'd finish with 'rock of the day'. Within Glen Gairn there is an area where volcanic rocks have intruded through ancient limestone. This has resulted in contact metamorphism, where the limestone has been partially melted and new crystals have formed; in this case, nice big garnets (not gem quality though unfortunately).
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High altitude snorkeling (taking in Ben Macdui)
Munros: Ben MacduiDate walked: 22/09/2012
Distance: 31km
Ascent: 1163m
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Reginald Rat
- Location: Aberdeenshire
- Occupation: Environmental Engineer
- Interests: Wildlife, photography, geology, rats
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- Ideal day out: Somewhere away from crowds with stunning views and lots of wildlife. Preferably some cloud in the sky and a cool breeze. A cold, clear Autumn day is probably best.
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