Dunnottar Castle by Stonehaven - An impressive Scottish Castle.

Dunnottar Castle by Stonehaven is surely one of Scotland's most impressive castles, both in terms of the extraordinary grandeur of its isolated cliff-top location and the many historic events with which it is connected. ~ www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk

Pupils from Queen Elizabeth School on the river.

No Speyside malt whisky tasting experiences on my most recent 4-day Spey Descent ~ rather the High Spirits of pupils from Queen Elizabeth School, Cumbria ~ undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition by canoe.

Latest news from our Spey Descent

Little overcast at my  favourite lunch riverside lunch spot at Knockando. Few midges around. However I am finding the new product Smidge very effective yet kind to skin - www.midgeforecast.co.uk

Latest update from our 4 day Spey Descent.

My group from Kirkby Lonsdale were lookin' good as they paddled by Grantown on Spey on their 4 day Spey Descent.

Update on River Spey Descent with latest Group

Update from Saturday - lovely day on picturesque River Spey. Group paddling well as they passed Broomhill Bridge - close to station of same name but Glengogle in tv series Monarch of the Glen.

Book your First Aid Course or River Spey Descent

There are places remaining on all advertised courses, including 1st Aid 18 & 19 July and also on River Spey open canoe journeys/coaching days throughout the summer ~ on dates best for you.

Learn about Handcrafted Malts from The Balvenie Whisky Academy

Thanks for all great feedback on my posting of 'How the world fell in love with whisky'.

If you would like to know more about great Handcrafted Malts, simply click on www.thebalveniewhiskyacademy.com

Strathspey Business Community

Thurs 16th ~ I and a number of fellow Strathspey business-people ~ mainly outdoor-activities and accommodation providers attended an interesting and enlightening E-commerce Business Day in Boat of Garten organised by the Cairngorms Business Partnership ~ www.visitcairngorms.com