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Bob Ross, Art and Me

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Eric Sinclair

Over the weeks of lockdown, BBC4 has been running a series of programmes called The Joy of Painting featuring the late American artist, Bob Ross. Bob and his art were new to me, though not apparently to many others. If … Continue reading →

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View from the Air

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Eric Sinclair

This picture from Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) appeared on Twitter today, inviting people to recognise this Scottish village I can tell you that among the trees in a house on the left of this picture, I am writing this … Continue reading →

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February 2019 – man removes clothing on Aboyne golf course

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Eric Sinclair

“It was so warm we had to take our pullovers off on the golf course.” This statement was made to me today by an Aboyne resident who had been enjoying the full benefit of a record temperature for February on … Continue reading →

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Down to earth

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Eric Sinclair

Followers of this blog may have noticed that there has been a long silence since the summer, when I wrote about the joy that is the annual stroke care audit in Scotland. Blessed relief? Serious illness? Death? Nothing so dramatic. … Continue reading →

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Deeside flooding – another update

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Eric Sinclair

Readers of this blog may remember that, back in December and January, Deeside was affected by serious flooding. A few weeks ago, I was able to let you have good news about one business that is fighting back. At the … Continue reading →

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Community spirit alive and well on Deeside

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Eric Sinclair

When tragedy strikes, it is often the small, quiet actions that are the most appreciated by those affected. The warm handshake, the understanding smile, the bowl of soup handed in at the door, the offer of help with suddenly overwhelming … Continue reading →

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Inappropriately named storms?

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Eric Sinclair

Storm Eva? Storm Frank? Doesn’t quite instil fear, does it? Storm Slasher – now there’s a good rough, aggressive, manly sort of name. Perhaps it is because most of the Franks and Evas I know wouldn’t hurt the proverbial fly. … Continue reading →

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Big Politics in Aboyne

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Eric Sinclair

Big Politics in Aboyne A version of this post was published in The Scottish Review on 9 August 2012. Each summer, the Aboyne and Deeside Festival brings a whole wide world of culture, music and entertainment to Deeside. It has … Continue reading →

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