The Booze Brothers One of Lodge St. Olaf’s most iconic and unforgettable entries in the Ythan Raft Race came the year they transformed into the “Booze Brothers,” a playful homage to the cult classic film The Blues Brothers. Staying true to the movie’s quirky charm,...
Thunderbirds In 1991, Lodge St. Olaf returned to their favored nautical themes, this time taking inspiration from the iconic 1960s television series Thunderbirds. Their entry for the Ythan Raft Race featured the underwater craft Thunderbird 4 as the centerpiece, and...
Slains Castle 1990 Saw the boys from St. Olaf move away from the nautical themesContinuing their tradition of creative, community-inspired themes, Lodge St. Olaf shifted focus in 1990 to tackle a local issue close to the hearts of Cruden Bay residents. Up until now,...
Noah’s Ark In 1989, Lodge St. Olaf once again showcased their flair for creativity and community spirit with their entry in the Ythan Raft Race: a striking representation of Noah’s Ark. True to the biblical tale, the raft was an ambitious construction, featuring...
Adventurers Gordon Mackay Kenny Davidson Derek Clark Jim Conner Barrie Harper Tom Petrie Doug Sheal Rodger Wallace Alison Mackay Joan Fisher The Tale of the Knotted Dandelion DAY MINUS ONE – AND COUNTING I write this on the eve of our journey into darkest Speyside,...
