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Dunnottar Castle

Pronounced dun-NOT-er, and known as Dún Fhoithear (fort on the shelving slope) in Gaelic, this ruined cliff fortress has… More

Kelli Baxstrom University of Aberdeen, Scotland

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Dunnottar Castle

Kelli Baxstrom February 3, 2015

Pronounced dun-NOT-er, and known as Dún Fhoithear (fort on the shelving slope) in Gaelic, this ruined cliff fortress has been my favorite place yet. A ruined medieval castle that is set up on a hill belonging to a peninsula, it boasts the surroundings… More

St. Andrews

Kelli Baxstrom January 25, 2015

Another week has passed. My homesickness has been making the days drag by, but everyone keeps telling me it will soon get better, and I cannot wait for that moment. I got in contact with another Arcadia study abroad student who is currently studying… More

Aberdeen – A Trip In The Dark

Kelli Baxstrom January 19, 2015

My first few hours in Aberdeen were an experience at about 5 pm, and it was pitch black. I realized it will be something I have to get used to, as the northern Scots seem to experience about 7 ½ hours of daylight during these winter months. But it was… More