Photography Random rocks: beach sculpture March 24, 2015 471 Views 0 Comment The waves can create wonderful flowing sculptures, like this one on Knoydart
History The Butter Bridge, Glen Kinglas March 21, 2015 2231 Views 25 Comments 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 1891 Views 0 Comment 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 2792 Views 0 Comment 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 1475 Views 10 Comments 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 980 Views 0 Comment 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 895 Views 0 Comment 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 514 Views 0 Comment 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 2010 Views 0 Comment 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 2156 Views 0 Comment 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 343 Views 0 Comment A lovely old gateway near Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye...
Uncategorized The best of 2014 December 30, 2014 680 Views 0 Comment As the year draws to a close, I'm taking a look back at some of my favourite places and posts …
Geology Glen Orchy – an old bridge, a magical stone and some desperate frogs December 29, 2014 1094 Views 0 Comment 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 1292 Views 11 Comments 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 372 Views 0 Comment Glorious 11th century adornment and a glimpse of stained glass within...
History In a nutshell: Poldullie Bridge, Strathdon November 22, 2014 1025 Views 12 Comments In the early 1700s, a lot of troubled water flowed under this elegant bridge in Aberdeenshire
