Blackburn

The view of the A96 towards Aberdeen from a bridge crossing the carriageway

Signs say bees here just past the fence.

Looking towards Bennachie

Art Trail Hare, there and everywhere! Clan Cancer Support, the north-east’s leading cancer support charity, has partnered with Wild in Art once again to bring an exciting new art trail to the north-east, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. The Big Hop Trail will take the public on another cultural tour of the north-east and the islands from July to September 2023, with hare sculptures designed and created by some of the country’s most talented artists. The trail coincides with Clan’s 40th anniversary, with the 40 hares being the focal point to celebrate the charity’s commitment to supporting people affected by cancer. We chose the hare sculpture as they are an indigenous animal found in all parts of Clan’s geography. Much like our clients during their cancer journey, hares have to navigate rough and difficult terrain in order to survive. They are also adaptable, like our services team who deliver support to anyone affected by cancer. Most importantly, hares have incredible hearing. What better way to depict our lifeline listening and support service and the importance of being heard?

The Bennachie granite massif looms in the distance, some 20 km distant.

A recently planted woodland north of the agricultural college with a view towards Tyrebagger Hill.

The road from Aberdeen to Inverness ran through the trees behind the sheep. Now it is a dual carriageway as far as Inverurie and has been built on a new course bypassing Blackburn. The new road could be heard beyond the trees.

An extremely large field, part of Kirkton Farm

Blackburn (or Kinellar) continues to expand with high-density suburban developments.

By the minor road at Kinella.

From the minor road at Kinella.

By a road bridge over a tributary of the Black Burn.

Over a tributasry of the Black Burn, near Wogle Farm.

Heading off over the flank of Blue Hill.

A conifer shelter belt.

Climbed up via white route to Tappie Tower with Richard Speirs before catching the ferry for a 2 week stay on Shetland. Name: Tyrebagger Hill Hill number: 4904 Height: 250m / 820ft Area: 21B: Fraserburgh to the Dee Valley Class: Hu Grid ref: NJ 84436 12672 Summit feature: trig point: OS measurement Drop: 106m Col: 144m NJ851101