Adventure to Applecross

I wouldn’t usually decide to drive all of the way from Edinburgh to Applecross (North West Scotland) just for a weekend’s trip, but James had a meeting up there so we thought we would make the most of an opportunity to escape for a few days. Considering it is only February, we were very lucky …

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Dilapidated

This afternoon I final got round to taking some photos of an old dilapidated factory which we pass on our way to the supermarket.  I gaze at it every time we drive past.  I love the colours and textures of the peeling paint, rust and broken windows.  I hope that I have captured some of …

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On the Forest Floor

This morning we went south to Glentress Forest near Peebles. As expected we were a little late in the season to get any beautiful photos of vibrant autumnal leaves. The benefit was that lack of leaves upwards made me look downward. I got my close- up filter out and got these snaps of some pretty …

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Crisp autumn days

It’s a beautiful autumn weekend here in Edinburgh.  I decided to make the most of it and head out for a walk.  I am glad I made that last minute decision to take my camera with me because Newhaven Harbour looked fantastic in the autumn sunshine. (I promise i have barely made any adjustments to this photo. …

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Our lunch stop at Dyrholeay

Dyrholeay is located on the south coast of Iceland. It’s a 120 metre high headland. Many of Iceland’s puffins nest on it’s cliffs. We visited on our first full day in Iceland; actually we had our lunch up there. I was mightily glad that Magnus, our coach driver, was such a good driver because the …

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ICELAND

Earlier this week we returned from a fantastic short trip to Iceland.  It really was an amazing experience – so different to anything I’ve done or seen before.  Within 3 days we saw waterfalls, volcanos, glaciers, lava fields, black-sand beaches and some superb rock formations.  On top of that we swam in the Blue Lagoon; …

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Amazing sculptures

So I’ve seen those guys on TV who makes tiny little sculptures that can sit in the eye of a needle, but in my opinion this guy’s work is even cooler. His name is Dalton Ghetti, here is an article with some of his art from the Telegraph.

A Trip of Remembrance

I recently went on a trip to the World War One battlefields of Ypres and the Somme. It made, and continues to make, a true impression on me. The trip went from the very first stages of war to the last. We drove along the routes that the soldiers would have been brought along to …

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An Urban Night Time

I’m currently away for a business trip staying in the middle of downtown Toronto.  Now don’t get me wrong, I love the great outdoors but there is still something enchanting about the twinkling view across a city at night.  I just pray all of those lights are using energy saving bulbs!

Exploring locally

For some time now, James and I have been meaning to walk over the causeway to explore Cramond Island.  Its one of those places that is right on our doorstep but that we hadn’t taken the time to visit.  Yesterday afternoon, however, James dragged me out of the house; destination Cramond.  When we arrived we realised we …

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Split second expressions

Whilst on the Royal Mile this weekend, one show’s preview really caught my eye – except I have now forgotten the show’s name.  The performers all looked very striking in their super make-up and costumer.  Here are two of the best:

Seeing old friends

How better a way to spend an Edinburgh festival weekend, than with some great friends at some fantastic shows? That’s exactly what I got to do this weekend. I hope the friends in question enjoyed it as much as I did! Not only did we see ‘Out of the Blue’, ‘The Boy with Tape on …

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The festival buzz

So the festival season is now in full swing here in Edinburgh and the city is buzzing. Today I bravely decided to venture up to the Royal Mile to see some of the street performers and show previews. So much to photograph up there. Here are a few of the best.

Toy Story 3

Just had a fun Sunday afternoon at the cinema watching Toy Story 3 in 3D. I can’t help but wish that toys really do come to life when our backs are turned. Hey, maybe they do! Also had a good laugh at the trailer for Despicable Me which I’ll definitely be going to see when …

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Views from Above

I was lucky enough to head over to Toronto this week for work meetings. Interesting city – I liked the diversity there although the size of the place was slightly overwhelming. Certainly very different to Edinburgh! On our final day in Toronto I decided to do the touristy thing and head up the CN Tower. …

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Treats

Why is it that we feel that we ‘deserve’ treats and junk food just because we’re at the cinema? I don’t know, but I like it! Especially when the treats come in the form of chocolate brownie! Oh and the film (Inception) was very good too.

Buying pretty little things

Today a friend and I went to a fab vintage craft fair in Edinburgh which was organised by ‘Made in the Shade‘. I was pretty impressed with the range and quality of things on sale. There was loads that I wanted to buy and even more that I wanted to go home and try and …

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Sunsets

One of the best sunsets ever tonight over Granton Harbour and the Firth of Forth.  I love my flat and its views! (I haven’t even altered this picture.)

Etsy

Absolutely LOVE nearly everything on Etsy. I just realized that you can even buy knitting patterns on there. In the past I’ve bought some brilliant presents for my mom in particular. Perhaps one day I’ll sell some of my photographs on there.

Sailing Dinghy Race

Woke up yesterday, looked out of the window to find about 60 sailing dinghies out in the Firth of Forth. Did a little googling and I think it was a race as part of the East Coast Sailing Week which was running from the Royal Forth Yacht Club at Granton Harbour. The boats looked fantastic, …

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A week full of things that I like

I’m kicking off my blog with a bumper load full of things that I liked. This week I was off work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday because our favourite Manx friends came to stay with their gorgeous 14 week old little boy. It was brill to see all three of them, but Fergus’s toothless grin …

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