Total Lunar Eclipse ()
Observing a total lunar eclipse from near the Cromarty Firth whilst enjoying a stay in the Highlands
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Astronomy (13 posts)
Planetary Conjunction and Aurora Borealis ()
A long day featuring a pre-dawn conjunction between Venus, Mars and Jupiter followed in the evening by a show of the Northern Lights
A long day featuring a pre-dawn conjunction between Venus, Mars and Jupiter followed in the evening by a show of the Northern Lights
Comet NEOWISE Part 1 ()
The first part of my series of observations of the beautiful Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE in the summer skies
The first part of my series of observations of the beautiful Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE in the summer skies
Culture (4 posts)
May Festival ()
Concerts, poetry readings, short stories and a celebration of James Clerk Maxwell at the University of Aberdeen's May Festival
Concerts, poetry readings, short stories and a celebration of James Clerk Maxwell at the University of Aberdeen's May Festival
British Science Festival in Aberdeen ()
A visit to the British Science Festival held at the University of Aberdeen
A visit to the British Science Festival held at the University of Aberdeen
SPECTRA ()
An evening spent at SPECTRA, the festival of light, held in the centre of Aberdeen
An evening spent at SPECTRA, the festival of light, held in the centre of Aberdeen
England (4 posts)
A Tour of England's North Country ()
A tour taking in Hadrian's Wall and the castles of Northumberland
A tour taking in Hadrian's Wall and the castles of Northumberland
Southbound - Easter by Rail ()
A trip to England by train taking in North Yorkshire, London and Norwich
A trip to England by train taking in North Yorkshire, London and Norwich
Easter in Northern England ()
An Easter weekend spent visiting family in North Yorkshire and Newcastle
An Easter weekend spent visiting family in North Yorkshire and Newcastle
France (1 posts)
Paris ()
A long weekend trip to Paris taking in art galleries, Montmartre, the Champs-Elysee and the Eiffel Tower
A long weekend trip to Paris taking in art galleries, Montmartre, the Champs-Elysee and the Eiffel Tower
Italy (5 posts)
Tuscany (Part 1) ()
The first few days of our trip to Tuscany, Italy where we visited Florence before travelling down to stay near San Gimignano for a friend's wedding
The first few days of our trip to Tuscany, Italy where we visited Florence before travelling down to stay near San Gimignano for a friend's wedding
Venice Day 1 ()
Our first day in the beautiful Italian city of Venice taking in some of the local canals near the Ghetto
Our first day in the beautiful Italian city of Venice taking in some of the local canals near the Ghetto
Venice Day 2 ()
A second day in Venice, visiting San Rocco, the Rialto and St Mark's Square
A second day in Venice, visiting San Rocco, the Rialto and St Mark's Square
Mountains (2 posts)
Dundee Mountain Film Festival ()
A first visit to the Dundee Mountain Film Festival held at the University of Dundee
A first visit to the Dundee Mountain Film Festival held at the University of Dundee
Dundee Mountain Film Festival ()
A second year attending the Dundee Mountain Film Festival taking in sessions on the Friday evening and Saturday
A second year attending the Dundee Mountain Film Festival taking in sessions on the Friday evening and Saturday
Music (6 posts)
2023 Music Review ()
A look back at my favourite albums from the year as well as summarising my Last.fm stats and my Spotify Wrapped
A look back at my favourite albums from the year as well as summarising my Last.fm stats and my Spotify Wrapped
Duncan Chisholm at Woodend Barn ()
A stunning concert held at Woodend Barn, Banchory featuring Scottish fiddler Duncan Chisholm playing songs from the Strathglass Trilogy
A stunning concert held at Woodend Barn, Banchory featuring Scottish fiddler Duncan Chisholm playing songs from the Strathglass Trilogy
2022 Music Review ()
A look back at my favourite albums from the year as well as summarising my Last.fm stats and my Spotify Wrapped
A look back at my favourite albums from the year as well as summarising my Last.fm stats and my Spotify Wrapped
New Zealand (1 posts)
New Zealand Part 1 ()
Our long flight out to New Zealand with a brief stop in Hong Kong airport
Our long flight out to New Zealand with a brief stop in Hong Kong airport
Norway (1 posts)
Three Weeks in Haugesund ()
A three week work trip to Haugesund in Norway gave me a first opportunity to see the landscapes of fjord land
A three week work trip to Haugesund in Norway gave me a first opportunity to see the landscapes of fjord land
Railways (6 posts)
Perth Model Railway Show ()
Highlights of layouts from the Perth Model Railway Show
Highlights of layouts from the Perth Model Railway Show
Falkirk Model Railway Exhibition ()
A return to attending model railway exhibitions after the pandemic
A return to attending model railway exhibitions after the pandemic
Aberdeen Model Railway Exhibition ()
A visit to the annual Aberdeen Model Railway Exhibition featuring photos of a wide variety of layouts
A visit to the annual Aberdeen Model Railway Exhibition featuring photos of a wide variety of layouts
Scotland (17 posts)
Kintail and Torridon ()
A somewhat damp and autumnal weekend spent in the dramatic landscapes of the Northwest Highlands
A somewhat damp and autumnal weekend spent in the dramatic landscapes of the Northwest Highlands
Edinburgh ()
A weekend trip to Edinburgh taking in the Modern Art Gallery, the National Art Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland
A weekend trip to Edinburgh taking in the Modern Art Gallery, the National Art Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland
Autumn on Royal Deeside ()
A bright but breezy day spent showing off the delights of Royal Deeside to a visitor from the States
A bright but breezy day spent showing off the delights of Royal Deeside to a visitor from the States
United States of America (4 posts)
Georgia (Part One) ()
The first few days of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in a road trip around north Georgia and the Appalachian mountains
The first few days of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in a road trip around north Georgia and the Appalachian mountains
Georgia (Part Three) ()
The third part of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in Saint Simons Island, one of the coastal barrier islands
The third part of our trip to Georgia, USA, taking in Saint Simons Island, one of the coastal barrier islands
Georgia (Part Four) ()
The fourth part of our trip to Georgia, USA, with a trip to northern Florida including Cumberland Island and St Augustine
The fourth part of our trip to Georgia, USA, with a trip to northern Florida including Cumberland Island and St Augustine