Ythan Raft Race 1989

Ythan Raft Race 1989

Noah’s Ark In 1989 the Lodge entered the Ythan Raft Race with their representation of Noah’s Ark. Plenty going on in this video including the pre race door to door collection round Cruden Bay. Result: The Winner of the Most Attractive Raft Crew Gordon Mackay Tom...
The Speyside Way 1989

The Speyside Way 1989

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,...
Ythan Raft Race 1988

Ythan Raft Race 1988

Chinese Junk In 1988 were back at sea and once again flying in the face of political correctness with their representation of a Chinese Junk. Spectacular in its detail with a hand-painted figure head which is still on display in the lodge temple.  Result: The Winner...
Ythan Raft Race 1987

Ythan Raft Race 1987

The Trawler For the most part, the Lodges entries were of a seafaring nature, hardly surprising that for their second outing the Lodge would draw its inspiration from its local communities and settled on a magnificently detailed Peterhead fishing trawler. Result: The...
The West Highland Way 1986

The West Highland Way 1986

The Lodge began it’s a more adventurous fundraising efforts back in the mid ’80s with the 100-mile trek along the West Highland Way. Four Lodge members agreed to take on the arduous task and as well as any physical preparations they would have made, they also...