Ailish Sinclair
The Beauty of Bow Fiddle Rock and Swan Lake
I had hoped it might be sunny on my recent visit to Bow Fiddle Rock, a…
Up on the Roof of Aberdeen Art Gallery
You can now go up on the roof of the newly done-up Aberdeen Art Gallery. It’s…
Music and Words on the Making of Meaning
Music and Words The composer Rhodri Williams-Wandoch has created an amazing blend of music and words…
Strained Eyes, Social Media and Summer
Looking at Ox-eye daisies in the meadow, squinting against the sun with my strained eyes… Strained…
Loch Morlich: big blog, little blog
Beautiful Loch Morlich, Cairngorms beyond, still with patches of snow in June. Little Blog Written by…
The Glass Floor of Provost Skene’s House
Provost Skene’s House nestles between the new buildings and giant plant pots of Aberdeen. It’s been…
Summer Solstice at Aviemore Stone Circle
Aviemore Stone Circle is unusual, though not unique, in that it is situated in the middle…
Simple Things, a Pictorial Post
A walk on the beach This is a post of simple things that make me happy.…
Woodland Pictures from the Time of Lockdown
These woodland pictures were originally posted in 2020 during lockdown. Lost in Writing I am lost…
Some Depressing Time Travel
That’s what my son said of my little video attempt below. “Wow, that’s some depressing time…
Wild Violets Round the Witch Stone
Wild Violets I walked up to the local witch stone this morning, and found wild violets…
Pointe Work and a Red Leotard
Photographer: Darian Volkova Would a red, strappy leotard distract the eye from my puffer-fish face or…
Is the Real Stone of Scone Hidden at Finlaggan?
That’s definitely not the real Stone of Scone above. It’s an ancient standing stone at Finlaggan…
The Ancient and Strange Lang Stane of Aberdeen
The Lang Stane (long stone) of Aberdeen is situated close to bustling and busy Union Street.…
A Day Off From Writing: the Characters’ Relief
Every so often I take a day off from writing. Not because I want to. I…
An Easter Visit to Duffus Castle
Duffus Castle looms, majestic and huge against the skyline as you approach. It’s imposing and impressive……
Macbeth’s Hillock and the Three Witches
Macbeth’s Hillock A couple of miles from the town of Forres in Moray is a mound…
In case you missed it: Book Sale!
Book Sale To celebrate the arrival of spring sunshine and flowers, the kindle version of SISTERS AT…
London, Baby! Ballet, Food, Shops, Quirky Streets
My daughter and I took a little trip to London, baby! (originally posted 2014). It was…
The North Wind Doth Blow Over Aikey Brae
Trees Felled at Aikey Brae The dense block of pine trees that partially encircled the stones…
The Peaks and Picts of Bennachie
Bennachie is a large hill that can be seen from many places in Aberdeenshire. Its craggy…
Witches’ Brooms in the Trees
The witches’ brooms of this post are actually deformities in trees, often caused by a fungus.…
The 18th Century Letter Seals of Lord Pitsligo
Those are the beautiful letter seals of Lord Pitsligo, a man I have written about before:…
The Alligators and Follies of Pitfour Estate
I’ve visited Pitfour Estate many times over the years. It’s a great place to walk, though…