How are your Pigeons?

How are your Pigeons?

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Episode 9: Haunted castles, Halloween walking tours and tales from TEDxAberdeen

With Halloween approaching, Joanna and Clare delve into the dastardly tales surrounding some of our region's historic properties. Storytelling remains front and centre as they're joined by guest Jill Simpson, who shares a sneak preview of TEDxAberdeen. Listen now. 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 take a look at 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. GET IN TOUCH: 📧 Email us. EPISODE LINKS Keen to know more? 👻 GHOST STORIES Ghost stories: haunted places in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Six most haunted places in Aberdeen The ghost stories of Fyvie Castle Twice Buried Mary 📜 COMMUNITY HISTORY Reg Clark Press Photo Archive 📅 FUTURE EVENTS TEDxAberdeen (24 October) Halloween in Concert, P &J Live (29 October) Halloween Walking Tours in Aberdeen (29-31 October) Candlelight: Halloween Classics, St Machar Catheral (31 October): The Denburn, author events 👀 WATCH OR READ Big Little Lies 2 Celebrity Traitors The Denburn The Whisper Man: ⭐ CREDITS Production and editing: Hoolet Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott

Episode 8: Tips from a top fan, the value of volunteering and Aberdeen's newest sports facility

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 and Clare are joined by volunteer extraordinaire Gayle Thomson. She lifts the lid on the vast variety of volunteering opportunities in the region and shares her top spots for a fly cup. Plus, hear about upcoming events and a new place for ping pong. 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. 🙋‍♀️ VOLUNTEERING Opportunities in Aberdeen City Opportunities in Aberdeenshire 📅 FUTURE EVENTS Climate Week North East 2026 (19 Sept-4 Oct) ☕ EATING & DRINKING Café Cognito Filo Coffee House Five Loaves Café Greyhope Bay Centre Mount Murtle Market The Bread Maker 🌟 THINGS TO DO Hazlehead parkrun SpinLab Table Tennis Centre 🚶‍♀️ WHERE TO WALK Duthie Park Fraserburgh beach Aberdeen beach/Footdee (Fittie) 🎤 CREDITS Production and editing: Hoolet Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott

Episode 7: Seasonal pick-me-ups, hot potatoes and comedy capers in the city

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. As the seasons shift, Joanna and Clare discuss what they're looking forward to this autumn, from crisp walks to cosy jumpers. Joanna unveils her league table of tattie-based treats and the two look ahead to Aberdeen's Comedy Festival. 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. 📅 EVENTS North East Open Studios (12-20 Sept) 12 Angry Men at HMT (15-19 Sept) Aberdeen Comedy Festival (19 Sept – 4 Oct) Aberdeen's Official Oktoberfest (25-26 Sept) ▶️ WATCH OR LISTEN Celebrity Traitors Wanging On 🍽️ EATING & DRINKING Nae Just Spuds Baked at The Tattie Box Bramble & almond cake CREDITS Production and editing: Hoolet Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott

Episode 6: Aberdeen Adventurers, Doors Open Days and bickering on butteries

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. As Doors Open Day approaches, Joanna and Clare reveal their top recommendations across the city and shire. Joanna gets her afternoon tea fix in Finzean, while Clare takes a trip aboard the Aberdeen Adventurer. 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. THINGS TO DO Aberdeen Adventurer Our Aberdeen App (iPhone) Our Aberdeen App (Android) Aberdeen Walking Tours Doors Open Day, Aberdeen City Doors Open Day, Aberdeenshire EATING & DRINKING Finzean Estate (afternoon tea) Maison Castanie CREDITS Production and editing: Hoolet Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott

Episode 5: Famous faces, favourite city restaurants and a trip round Rosemount

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 take a look at 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, Joanna gets herself in a jam while Clare ruminates about her top things to do in Rosemount. Plus favourite restaurants, forthcoming craft fairs and a former Spice Girl in Aberdeen. 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. 📅 COMING UP SOON Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks (24 Aug-6 Sept): Exclusively Highlands Crathes Castle Market (5-6 Sept): Aberdeen's Craft & Flea Market (13 Sept): Ultimate Masterclass Festival (UMF) An Evening with Mel C (15 Oct): 🍽️ EATING & DRINKING Bistro Verde: Buchanan Bistro (café beside The Barn at Banchory): Fennel Restaurant: The Jewel in the Crown: Nadarras: Poldinos: 👀 EXPLORING ROSEMOUNT Aberdeen Tennis Centre: Cloudyblue: Gourmet Cheese Company: Grounded: The Bread Maker: The Owl at Number Two: SLÕ Café & Studio: Somerville Books: Trail guide (including Victoria and Westburn Parks): 🌟 CREDITS Production and editing: Hoolet Doric voiceover artist: Ian Scott

Episode 4: A Moray Odyssey, Blether in Cults and a whiff of beauty in the 1980s

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 take a look at 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, Joanna shares her review of The Odyssey and reveals her go-to source for baking the perfect key lime pie. Clare gets inspired by Mo Farah on the eve of the Aberdeen half marathon. Plus teenage make-up, summer reads and bumper fruit crops. 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 (AND WHERE) WE'VE BEEN WATCHING The Odyssey | Official trailer: The Odyssey in North-east Scotland: The Odyssey and the Moray coastline: Recent more female-led tellings of the Odyssey include Madeleine Miller’s Circe: and Margaret Atwood’s Penelopiad. The Real Mo Farah (documentary): Montrose Playhouse: Number 30 Cinema (Huntly): ✨ THINGS TO DO Cooking and baking with Felicity Cloake: Ultimate Masterclass Festival (UMF): Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens: The Deeside Way (Old Royal Deeside Railway): https://www.deesideway.org/ Aberdeen Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K 2027: 🍽️ EATING & DRINKING Blether (Cults): Boxcar Coffee & Yard (Cults): Park Café (Duthie Park & Hazlehead Park): 📚 READING The Denburn by John Duncan: The Truants by Kate Weinberg:

Episode 3: Dolphin spotting, touring Huntly and the cloud of dreams

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. 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. ✨ 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/

Episode 2: Shows vs games, a taste of France at Crathes and Iyengar yoga

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? 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 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/

Episode 1: Magic, Aberdeen restaurant tourists and singular salad

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