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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.

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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

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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.

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📧 Email us: howareyourpigeonsNE@gmail.com

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🙋‍♀️ 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

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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

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📅 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