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  • Photography

Random rocks: beach sculpture

March 24, 2015
The waves can create wonderful flowing sculptures, like this one on Knoydart
  • History

The Butter Bridge, Glen Kinglas

March 21, 2015
There's something about old bridges, especially when they are left marooned in the past, like this one in Glen Kinglas. …
  • History , Megalithic sites

Castlerigg: out on the wild and windy moors

March 09, 2015
What on Earth went on here 5,000 years ago? The stones aren't going to tell us, but they …
  • History , Scottish castles

Loch Dochart Castle

March 05, 2015
Not the easiest to see, this ruined tower house stands on a tiny island in Loch Dochart. I thought …
  • Geology

Echoes of smugglers on Cornwall’s north coast – a guest post by Rachel Bates

March 01, 2015
As 'Poldark' returns to our screens this month, guest writer Rachel Bates scrambles down the cliffs of north Cornwall to …
  • History

The Fair Maid’s House in Perth

March 01, 2015
Down a little side street in the centre of Perth lies the home of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society - …
  • Photography

Random rocks: Skipness

February 22, 2015
The second in my photo-series on rocks! Some spectacular formations can be found at Skipness in Kintyre...
  • Photography

Random rocks: Loch Linnhe

February 09, 2015
Rocks are the new theme for my photography posts! These were found on the shore of Loch Linnhe in …
  • History , Scottish castles

Tantallon Castle: symbol of strength

January 27, 2015
The ancient seat of the Douglas Earls of Angus, Tantallon Castle tells a story of power, violence and treason. …
  • History , Megalithic sites

Croft Moraig: circle of light

January 08, 2015
Right by the roadside near Kenmore in Perthshire is this wonderful stone circle - and some of its best friends …
  • Photography

Gateway into 2015

January 02, 2015
A lovely old gateway near Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye...
  • Geology

Glen Orchy – an old bridge, a magical stone and some desperate frogs

December 29, 2014
What amazing things turn up when you start looking through old photos! And how daring was I? …
  • Photography

St John’s Church, Ballachulish

December 08, 2014
Next in my series on doorways is this lovely entrance to St John's Church in Ballachulish...
  • Photography

Doorway into Dunfermline Abbey Church

November 24, 2014
Glorious 11th century adornment and a glimpse of stained glass within...
Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon (2)
  • History

In a nutshell: Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon

November 22, 2014
In the early 1700s, a lot of troubled water flowed under this elegant bridge in Aberdeenshire
  • History , Scottish castles

Loch Leven Castle

November 16, 2014
A Scottish queen held captive on a tiny island… hope, fear and loss… and a daring bid for freedom. …
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