Posted in Trips, War Memorials at 12:00 on 8 October 2025
In the background of my first photo of Braemar’s War Memorial can be seen another memorial which features an aircraft engine:-

This is from a Vickers Wellington aircraft which crashed near Braemar in poor weather on 19/1/1942. All 8 crewmen died.
The memorial is dedicated to them and to all othe aircrew who died in the Cairngorms:-

Lower plaque, dedication to those Commonwealth aircrew who lost their lives over the Cairngorm mountains:-

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Posted in Trips, War Memorials at 12:00 on 6 October 2025
A Celtic Cross sited near the Clunie Water:-

Closer view:-

Dedication and names:-

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Posted in Trips at 12:00 on 4 October 2025
While walking through Braemar after visiting the showground I spotted this (kit-built?) car:-


The bridge in the photo immediately above is over the Clunie Water. Videos below:-
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Posted in Curiosities, Trips at 12:00 on 30 September 2025
After Crathie, our way home took us through Braemar; so of course we had to stop for a look at the famous Braemar Gathering showground, home of one of the most famous Highland Games events.
Off to the side of the approach road is the Braemar Highland Games Centre along with the J S Milne Gallery:-

Attached on the other side of the J S Milne Gallery is the Kauffman Exhibition Hall and Braemar Royal Highland Society:-

Arena entrance gates:-

Looking back to entrance gates from arena:-

Stands:-

Royal Pavilion:-

Uncovered seating:-


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