Bearded Reedlings
I only found out about these charming wee birds a few years ago. I couldn't believe I'd lived all my life in Scotland, and never even knew they existed. In my defence, they need a…
Red Squirrels
Since the introduction of the American Grey Squirrel, the population of native Red Squirrels has declined dramatically. However, it is still possible to see Red Squirrels in the wild in many parts of Scotland -…
Meall Nan Tarmachan – The Perfect Easy Munro
A lot of people who have never climbed a Munro before can feel a bit intimidated, and if like me, you are taking to the hills a bit later in life, then you might…
Climbing The Cobbler
Ben Arthur, more commonly known as "The Cobbler" is one of the most recognisable mountains in Scotland. At 884 m high, it is a Corbett, just short of being a Munro. It is a straightforward…
Kingfisher
Walk along any river bank in Scotland and you stand a good chance of seeing a Kingfisher. Unfortunately, more often than not, all you see is a flash of blue as the kingfisher flies along…
Dean Village, Edinburgh
Just a few minutes walk from the busy centre of Edinburgh and you find yourself in the calm, peaceful riverside area known as Dean Village. It’s like stepping into a different world, and yet you…
Sunshine On Leith
Everybody knows the Proclaimers song – Sunshine on Leith. Leith is Edinburgh’s port, situated where the Water of Leith, a river that runs through Edinburgh, flows into the Forth Estuary. Leith has a character all…
Around Edinburgh – Cramond
Cramond lies on the shores of the River Forth at the western extremes of Edinburgh. It is a popular area for walking, with a beach, walks alongside the River Almond, and if the tide is…
Otters In The Middle Of Edinburgh
During the lockdown of 2020, movement around the country was restricted which severely limited any photographic opportunities. So the appearance of some otters (at least 2) in Dunsapie loch provided a welcome chance to photograph…
Edinburgh Botanical Gardens Christmas Lightshow December 2021
First Fishing Trip After Lockdown
At last we can travel freely around Scotland again. It’s hard to know what to do first – I have a whole list of hills to climb, but actually the weather has been so cold,…
Waxwings
Waxwings are winter visitors to Scotland. They breed in Scandanavia, and some of them spend the winter here - which shows how harsh the winters must be in Scandinavia! They are usually found in small flocks,…
Glen Finglas Play Trail
The Glen Finglas Play Trail is a woodland walk through Little Druim Wood which is great fun for the kids. There are no really strenuous parts, so suitable for adults of all capabilities. It starts…
