The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Tarves youngsters spend a night at the museum
One of the north-east’s major tourism draws has provided a temporary home for local Brownies and Guides.
Almost 100 youngsters from Tarves rolled out their sleeping bags and spent the night at the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses in Fraserburgh.
It was one of the requirements they needed to meet for an activity badge they came up with entirely themselves.
They successfully completed the task to secure the lighthouse sleepover honour.
Museum manager Lynda McGuigan was on hand to help out the intrepid explorers.
She said Saturday night’s event was the first time she had ever slept at the attraction.
Ms McGuigan also had to cater for dozens of hungry Brownies and Girl Guides.
She said: “We had them sleeping all over the gallery floor. There were sleeping bags everywhere.
“We did spaghetti bolognese for 90 and gave them all hot chocolate.
“I slept near to the front door so I could be near the alarms and in case there were any problems.
“It was fabulous and the girls really enjoyed it.”
Caroline Brown, leader of the 1st Tarves Brownies, said: “It was such an amazing and experience.
“Great fun was had by all 90 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, senior section and leaders from Haddo District.
“Lynda and the lighthouse staff were fantastically accommodating and we’d like to thank them all.” unique