More in-depth discussions about trips to specific locations, or photos grouped together in some way e.g. location, type.
The second part of my Calton Hill posts focuses on the hill’s lower slopes. While many people associate Calton Hill with its uppermost part where the National Monument sits, it actually begins further down, encompassing Old Calton Burial Ground and St. Andrew’s House. Old Calton Burial Ground and Waterloo Place The burial ground is situated […]
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Calton Hill, like Arthur’s Seat, or Castle Hill, has always just ‘been there’ through my life, almost taken for granted. I don’t recall the first time I climbed the hill, it was probably when I was quite young. I’ve recently been re-discovering its attractions and reading about its eventful past. You sense this history as
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This post was originally going to be about Calton Hill, which I started in September last year. Life, however, has a way of throwing up unpredictable events . My father, Dad, became ill in November 2023, and never completely recovered. I don’t intend to write a detailed life story, nor attempt to capture every aspect
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I’ve lived most of my life in Edinburgh, but I’ve only once visited this hill. For that reason, I decided to do a bit of research on the area, and get my walking boots on. This post is the result. Background and Location Located 2 miles south of Edinburgh city centre, Blackford Hill rises to
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In this post, I’ll venture further outside the city centre to explore some of Glasgow’s murals that grace buildings and gable ends away from the busy heart of the city. Similar to the artworks in the city centre, new works are constantly springing up, while others are disappearing. Consequently, I’m aware that this post could
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Part 1 of my personal guide to some of Glasgow’s murals covered mainly the East of the Merchant City area, for no other reason than it seemed like a good way to divide them up at the time. This second part covers the area to the West. I’ve included some indication of each mural’s location
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One of the things I appreciate about Glasgow’s murals and street art, aside from their accessibility, is their transient nature. Some of the art admittedly is mediocre, some of it is good, and a lot of it is outstanding. Emotionally, I think the better artworks probably deserve to be preserved, but then that goes against
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I took the chance to drive out to South Queensferry this evening because the weather was calm, the skies were clear, and there was the promise of a stunning sunset. I set up my Mavic 3 Pro drone from Port Edgar Marina, conveniently located just outside the airport’s FRZ (Flight-Restricted Zone), although provides plenty of
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Glasgow, with its industrial past, has transformed into a recognised creative and cultural hub, complete with a vibrant street art movement that adorns the city with stunning wall murals. Walking round all of the murals will take you a half to a full day depending on how much you dawdle. New murals emerge, and unfortunately,
Glasgow Mural Trail – ‘St. Mungo’ by Smug Read More »
The beaches around South Queensferry in Edinburgh are only a recent discovery for me (I’ve only lived here most of my adult life!). You can park in Queensferry itself, or drive to the end of the the winding Longcraig Road, where the pier lies. A short walk east from the pier and you’ll come across
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