2021-12-26 11:40
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and I wish you all the best for 2022 Read More
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2021-12-19 13:47
Illuminated Snowmen, waiting to welcome Santa to Pencaitland Read More
2021-12-12 17:55
A nighttime walk along the Thames on a recent trip to London Read More
2021-12-05 15:00
Decoration on top of the village letterbox at the cross, Pencaitland Read More
2021-11-28 13:41
A walk amongst the fallen leaves Read More
2021-11-21 19:03
Sun setting over Abbotsford House, Scootish Borders Read More
2021-11-14 14:42
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.Laurence Binyon… Read More
2021-11-07 11:51
Autumn leaves on the trees on the banks of the River Esk at Montague Bridge, Dalkeith Country Park, Midlothian Read More
2021-10-31 11:34
No idea what this means, but saw it scratched into the bark of a tree when out for a walk in the woods near Pencaitland Read More
2021-10-24 12:59
Stormy skies over East Lothian as the sun sets Read More
2021-10-17 13:50
Kitten in a wool basket. Mural on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow Read More
2021-10-10 11:16
Birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots, Linlithgow Palace, to the West of Edinburgh, was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries Read More
2021-10-03 17:02
A vview of the Tyne and Gateshead Millenium bridges at night Read More
2021-09-26 10:42
Goldilocks is nowhere to be seen, but the bears are enjoying a sunny autumn afternoon in Linlithgow Read More
2021-09-19 15:33
Linlithgow Palace, former home of Mary, Queen of Scots, reflected in the waters of Linlithgow Loch Read More
2021-09-12 15:36
The old bridge across the River Dulnain in the village of Carrbridge, Speyside, Scotland Read More
2021-09-05 18:19
One of the easier climbs on the Yorkshire Three Peaks trail Read More
2021-08-29 12:51
Meg indulging in her favorite passtime… Read More
2021-08-22 14:03
Bridge across a stream somewhere between Pen-y-ghent and Whernside on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks trail Read More
2021-08-15 12:23
Looking over to the mainland from Muck Read More
2021-08-08 17:50
The mountains of Rum seen from Eigg Read More
2021-08-01 19:20
Exmoor ponies, Traprain Law, East Lothian Read More
2021-07-25 12:24
Swans on the River Tyne, near East Linton, East Lothian Read More
2021-07-18 11:07
Waymark signpost next to the site of Pencaitland Station, at the Maltings Car Park, Pencaitland Railway Path Read More
2021-07-11 17:49
Summer meadow, Pencaitland Read More
2021-07-04 10:22
Sun setting behind Pencaitland’s Trevelyan Hall at just after 10pm Read More
2021-06-27 14:31
Just one of those random things you occasionally come across when you’re out for a walk Read More
2021-06-20 12:19
On the river walk around the site of the slatre quarry in Luss Read More
2021-06-13 19:54
Only in Scotland would you encounter a guard haggis! Read More
2021-06-06 11:14
Antony Gormley sculpture keeping cool in the Water of Leith, Stockbridge, Edinburgh Read More
2021-05-30 12:12
Yet more curious spectators watching this graceless bipod huff and puff its way past… Read More
2021-05-23 11:04
I often get the feeling that the animals I encounter when out on my runs really aren’t sure of what quite to make of me… Read More
2021-05-16 09:32
A fairly frequent visitor to the garden, on the hunt for discarded fruit/breadcrumbs, or possibly just on a mission to antagonise the cat Read More
2021-05-09 08:56
Traprain Law and East Linton, seen from the banks of the River Tyne near Preston Mill, East Lothian Read More
2021-05-02 11:21
Looking out along the East Lothian Coast from Longniddry towards Arthur’s Seat Read More
2021-04-25 11:20
Donolly Reservoir, between Garvald and Gifford, East Lothian Read More
2021-04-18 11:13
The outside of Dunglass Collegiate Church, East Lothian Read More
2021-04-11 17:59
Looking out through the window at Dunglass Collegiate Church, East Lothian Read More
2021-04-04 12:21
A well earned snack at the Rosearista Coffee Shop, Pencaitland, after delivering all those Easter eggs Read More
2021-03-28 11:10
Standin gaurd at the entrance to the woods on Wintonhill Read More
2021-03-21 11:42
Sunset over Pencaitland on the eve of the sping equinox Read More
2021-03-14 11:40
A throwback to last year when we could move around more freely, with the hope that such times we we are able to resume those freedoms again are getting closer Read More
2021-03-07 11:35
Are you sitting comfortably? Then we can begin… Read More
2021-02-28 11:50
What looks like it could be a tower belonging to a fairy tale princess, is actally an elaborate dovecot in the Saltoun Woods to the south of Pencaitland, East Lothian Read More
2021-02-21 11:50
Aster the snows of the previous week, life emerges in the garden Read More
2021-02-14 14:42
Standing guard outside the front door Read More
2021-02-07 15:36
One of the regular visitors to the garden enjoying some sourdough scraps Read More
2021-01-31 20:41
Pencaitland’s Trevelyan Hall and Doo’ Cot from the woodland path to Ormiston Read More
2021-01-24 11:44
Puddle Wood, between Ormiston an Pencaitland, in the depths of winter Read More
2021-01-17 12:26
Located in the town square in Duns, one of the many statues in the Lothians and the Scottish Borders celebrating Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear who served with the Polish II Corps during WWII… Read More
2021-01-10 11:59
Frozen puddles, ice broken underfoot Read More
2021-01-03 13:20
Another year is upon us, so we start out with a walk along the East Lothian Coast at Gullane, looking out along the coast and over to Arthur’s Seat Read More
2020-12-27 11:41
It’s been a tough year and, although there are still a few days left, this is the final Sunday of the year, so it seemed like an appropriate time to use this image.
Just making it this… Read More
2020-12-20 19:11
It’s been a tough year and, here in the UK, the announcements from our various governments dashed what little hope of some sort of “normality” over the festive period, howe… Read More
2020-12-13 15:32
Looking along one of my favourite stretches of one of my regular running routes Read More
2020-12-06 14:59
Part of the “Game of Thrones” range of whiskies on display at Glenkinchie Distillery, just outside Pencaitland, East Lothian Read More
2020-11-29 12:34
Not quite a full moon, but at this time of year, you have to take advantage of clear skies when you get them Read More
2020-11-22 12:00
The Queensferry Crossing across the Firth of Forth at night Read More
2020-11-15 13:43
Surveying his domain Read More
2020-11-08 11:11
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.– Laure… Read More
2020-11-01 11:08
Reads and browns overhead and a carpet of fallen leaves on the ground Read More
2020-10-25 16:33
Welly Boot garden, In Elie, Fife Read More
2020-10-18 16:12
That moment when your subject realises that they are being caught in a photo… Read More
2020-10-11 15:23
Lady’s Tower was built in Ruby Bay, on the east side of Elie Ness, for Janet, Lady Anstruther in the 1770s Read More
2020-10-04 10:28
Tomorrow, I turn 50.
During October, the people at runr.co.uk are holding the autumn “Leave Nothing But Footprints” challenge in aid of Mind UK. Mental Health is an issue that is… Read More
2020-09-27 10:20
Strabdaing guard over the allotments at Ormiston Station. He seem cery happy with his job but doesn’t really look all that scary though Read More
2020-09-20 10:19
Straw bales in the autumnal sunshine Read More
2020-09-13 13:25
Not entirely sure how welcome the pig is making me feel, although the stoat seems quite friendly Read More
2020-09-06 12:08
Enjoying the early autumn spoils while keeping a watch out for the cat Read More
2020-08-30 09:56
Walking along the banks of Lochan Spling, near Aberfoyle, and we encountered this sculpture. Pike are notoriously ferocious, and the steely grey water on the day didn’t make this fello… Read More
2020-08-23 12:08
So, this fine fellow decided he was bored of the local cuisine in his field and decided that the hedge at the end of the garden would make a very tasty alternative Read More
2020-08-16 11:40
The boat house on the ornamental pond in the grounds of Gosford House in East Lothian. Insert in bottom right corner shows a close up of the “penny” below the apex Read More
2020-08-09 11:45
Birds begin to gather on rooftops signalling that summer is winding down… Read More
2020-08-02 11:31
The human inhabitants aren’t the only creatures enjoying the garden at the moment… Read More
2020-07-26 11:29
There aren’t enough “Thank Yous” for all that they have done and continue to do… Read More
2020-07-19 09:50
On the banks of the River Tweed, just outside Peebles Read More
2020-07-12 19:55
Stone painting seems to have become something of a “thing” during lockdown. This was a particularly impressive example spotted on one of my walks Read More
2020-07-05 14:37
Sometimes she likes to leave me in no doubt whatsoever as to who is really in charge… Read More
2020-06-28 13:06
Mural of the creator of the US National Parks, John Muir, enjoying a pint outside the Gothenburg pub in Prestonpans Read More
2020-06-21 09:51
No flash or filters used; the photo shows Pencaitland’s Trevelyan Hall at the moment of the 2020 Summer Solstice at 22:43 last night Read More
2020-06-14 15:37
This week, we remembered the 76th anniversary od D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy that led to the liberation of Europe. This week was also the 80th anniversary of the lesser known &ldq&hell…Read More
2020-06-07 14:08
Watching my progress with a certain amount of interest as I run past their field Read More
2020-05-31 14:51
Trevelyan Hall and Belfry Cottage from the road between fields Read More
2020-05-24 14:59
Saltoun Hall, just to the south of Pencaitland, in East Lothian. Formerly the seat of the Fletcher family; now converted into private apartments Read More
2020-05-17 12:10
One of the many feathered visitors to the garden in recent weeks Read More
2020-05-10 12:03
Sunlight reflecting in the water caught between ripples in the sand at low tide Read More
2020-05-03 11:12
One of the weird bits of of art to be found while walking round the Butterdean Wood, just outside Gladsmuir in East Lothian Read More
2020-04-26 12:46
We really cannot thank them enough or show them too much appreciation; especially now, but every single day. Thank you!! Read More
2020-04-19 09:50
Keeping a careful eye on passers by… Read More
2020-04-12 13:45
Enjoying a lazy Sunday afternoon in the sunshine Read More
2020-04-05 18:17
The water keeps flowing and the wheels keep turning Read More
2020-03-29 10:28
Keeping a watchful eye over the garden as spring makes its presence felt Read More
2020-03-22 18:25
Gosford House on a spring Sunday afternoon. A few people enjoying the countryside while keeping a safe distance Read More
2020-03-15 16:53
Just minding their own business as I walk by Read More
2018-03-11 19:10
Spring returns to the sides of Arthur’s Seat, after the snows of the week before Read More
2018-03-04 19:04
It may look picturesque, but I could have done without the three extra days stuck in/around Croydon Read More
2018-02-25 21:12
Whitehill Grove in concert at Edinburgh’s Liquid Room Read More
2018-02-18 12:46
It’s dark and creepy in the woods at night Read More
2018-02-11 12:27
A sign that, perhaps, the worst of winter is behind us again Read More
2018-02-04 20:57
Lighting up the surroundings. Why Not? – North Berwick Read More
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