
Gayle Ritchie
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Features writer at DCT Media. Lover of the Great Outdoors. Views are my own.
Scotland
Joined June 2014
Always a joy to meet the Wee Minister!
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The Wee Minister, hiding in woodland heading up towards the Grey Corries, could give you a fright - but he might also bring you good fortune!
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The restoration of Queen Victoria's picnic cottage is just fabulous. @N_T_S @MarLodgeNTS.
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The picnic cottage, on Mar Lodge Estate, has been restored to its former glory by the National Trust for Scotland. I met up with ranger Lianne Starbuck–Stephen for a tour - and a stunning riverside...
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So sad to hear of Bodie's passing. So many people knew and loved her. @theglenshee @GlensheeTourism @glenshee.
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Bodie helped save lives on Glenshee's ski slopes and was said to have a "nose worth a million radio transceivers".
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Tranquil Trails retreats are led by former army captain Emily Greaves. They combine 'gentle' off-road guided bike rides with a sauna session. @ComrieCroft @ComrieCroftBike.
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Tranquil Trails retreats are led by former army captain Emily Greaves. They combine 'gentle' off-road guided bike rides with a sauna session.
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Ahead of Yungblud's "up close and personal" gig at Dundee LiveHouse, we chat to fans about his huge appeal. @yungblud @YungbludArmy @DundeeCulture.
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Ahead of Yungblud's "up close and personal" gig at Dundee LiveHouse, we chat to fans about his huge appeal.
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Love gonks? You'll love this magical gonk village near Newmachar in Aberdeenshire. It launches officially on Saturday June 28. This weekend!
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The Press and Journal was invited to preview the magical storybook trail ahead of its official launch on June 28.
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Out of the 89 designated bathing waters across Scotland, only three are rated 'poor' in 2025. Two of those are in Fife.
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Out of the 89 designated bathing waters across Scotland, only three are rated 'poor' in 2025. Worryingly, two of those are in Fife.
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Summer solstice falls on June 21 this year - so we share our top 10 spots in Tayside and Fife to enjoy it. @angusalive.
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Summer solstice falls on June 21 this year - so we share our top 10 spots in Tayside and Fife to enjoy it.
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This was really cool to explore.
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Hidden in woodland in Glenisla, Bellaty Lodge was constructed for the Dowager Lady Kinloch in the early 1900s.
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Years since I explored Tyrebagger Wood near Aberdeen. 😊 .@visitabdn @Aberdeenshire.
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From a tricky-to-find robber's cave to a huge mirrored 'cloud' sculpture, there are plenty of surprises in Tyrebagger Wood.
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The fabled Ellon hippo can be found in woodland near Kirkton of Logie Buchan. But what's the story behind it?.@visitabdn.
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The fabled Ellon hippo can be found in woodland near Kirkton of Logie Buchan. But what's the story behind it?
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We chat to three couples who invited some very special fluffy guests to their weddings. Spoiler - the alpacas went down a storm!.
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We chatted to three couples who invited some very special fluffy guests to their weddings. Spoiler - the alpacas went down a storm!
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Restenneth Priory, believed to have been founded by a Pictish king around AD710, is a special place. It was much loved by Robert the Bruce, who buried his infant son here in 1327. @AbertayHS.
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Restenneth Priory, believed to have been founded by a Pictish king around AD710, is a special place. It was much loved by Robert the Bruce, who buried his infant son here in 1327.
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From fairytale follies to huge monuments and gates that have been locked for three centuries, Panmure estate near Carnoustie is full of hidden treasures.
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From fairytale follies to huge monuments and gates that have been locked for three centuries, Panmure estate near Carnoustie is full of hidden treasures.
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We chat to kilted yoga star Dundee-based Finlay Wilson, 38, as he celebrates five years of marriage to fellow yoga teacher Alan Lambie. @DundeeCulture @RuPaulsDragRace @dragraceukbbc @kiltedyogis.
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We chat to kilted yoga star Dundee-based Finlay Wilson, 38, as he celebrates five years of marriage to fellow yoga teacher Alan Lambie.
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The new wild sauna sees visitors swimming in a heart-shaped pond and heating up in a wood-fired sauna. @BIGPartnership @Kingennieresort @TheSaunaChannel.
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The new wild sauna at Forbes of Kingennie near Dundee sees visitors swimming in a heart-shaped pond and heating up in a wood-fired sauna. But what did I make of it?
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Craig Bothy was one of the UK's most remote youth hostels for years. @DiscoveTorridon.
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Originally a shepherd's house, Craig Bothy was one of the UK's most remote youth hostels for years. It was adopted by the Mountain Bothies Association in 2006 and anyone can stay there for free.
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With bluebells in full bloom, we picked our favourite woods in Perthshire to enjoy the stunning plants.
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With bluebells in full bloom, we picked our favourite woods in Perthshire to enjoy the stunning plants.
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Revered, record-breaking cyclist Bill Shewan from Dundee passed away a few weeks before his 100th birthday. @dundeewheelers2.
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The revered, record-breaking cyclist from Dundee passed away a few weeks before his 100th birthday.
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