Churches, abbeys and chapels , History St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle January 19, 2012 Built in 1130, this peaceful little sanctuary overlooking the city of Edinburgh is a lasting testament to the devotion of …
Colin's easel Painting with a woodcock’s pin-feather January 13, 2012 It’s been a while since I’ve published anything under ‘Colin’s Easel’. This isn’t, as you might imagine, because he’s been …
Photography Images from Machir Bay January 12, 2012 All these images were taken by Colin Woolf, at Machir Bay on Islay. The camera was a Nikon D300, …
Photography The whisky distilleries of Islay January 10, 2012 A scenic tour around the malt whisky distilleries of Islay and Jura. Sorry, tasters not included!
History , Scottish castles Dunyvaig Castle, Isle of Islay January 09, 2012 From a high vantage point, the crumbling remains of this medieval fortress overlook Lagavulin Bay on the south-east coast of …
History , Megalithic sites Callanish: a ring to rule them all January 06, 2012 On a wind-scoured hillside in the west of Lewis, nothing prepares you for the stark magnificence of Callanish...
Catkins Purdey’s New Year workout January 04, 2012 If, like me, you have over-indulged yourself just a little over the festive period – perhaps too many mice pies …
Churches, abbeys and chapels , History Kilvickeon: a forgotten sanctuary December 14, 2011 On the Isle of Mull, the ruins of a 13th century church are being reclaimed by a landscape that's half …
History History by the roadside: Wreath’s Tower December 05, 2011 How could you drive past this wonderful old ruin - the remains of a 16th century tower house on the …
Photography Firework display December 04, 2011 Colin Woolf took these firework shots with an ordinary compact camera, set on the normal exposure setting… and by holding …
Wildlife & Nature The memory of trees December 04, 2011 These majestic old Scots Pines stand above Loch Tay, with magnificent views of mountains and heather moor in all directions.
History , Scottish castles Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe December 02, 2011 Built in 1450 by the powerful Campbells of Glen Orchy, Kilchurn Castle sits in splendid decay on a rocky islet …
Wildlife & Nature Snow Bunting December 02, 2011 In winter, flocks of these elusive little birds come down to Scotland from the Arctic.
Wildlife & Nature Field Gentian December 02, 2011 A scarce flower found at higher altitudes throughout Europe - these were photographed in the Grampians
Catkins My name is Blofeld… November 09, 2011 Good evening, Mr Bond. I’ve been expecting you… Ponyo belongs to Verity Woolf and Chris Sansom. She is a natural …
History History by the roadside: Glenfinnan November 09, 2011 On the shore of Loch Shiel, the statue of a lone clansman marks the spot where, in 1745, a thousand …
