Scottish Cities
Scottish Cities
Edinburgh In The Snow
Edinburgh is an attractive city at the best of times, but Edinburgh in the snow is just that bit more picturesque. Edinburgh's main shopping street, Princes street has to have one of the best aspects…
Nelson’s Monument
Nelson's monument on Calton Hill, Edinburgh was built in honour of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. The monument was constructed to commemorate Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and of course his death in that…
Inverness – The Capital City of The Scottish Highlands
Inverness is a city in the North East of Scotland and in fact is the most Northern Scottish city. It makes a great centre for exploring the north of the country. Nearby is the battlefield…
Swanston Village
Swanston Village on the outskirts of Edinburgh Anybody following the route for the Allermuir walk, will pass through Swanston village on the final part of the walk. It is quite unusual in Scotland to come…
Newhaven Habour
Newhaven Harbour is a popular spot in Edinburgh for photographers wanting to get a nice sunset picture. It is also a nice location to sit and have a meal in the summer time in one…
Robert the Bruce
Robert The Bruce Statue of Robert the Bruce who defeated the English forces at the battle of Bannockburn. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish King from 1306 until 1329. He led Scotland's army against the English…
Edinburgh Christmas Market and New Year Celebrations
Edinburgh Christmas Market Christmas and New Year celebrations in Edinburgh are now massive, and attract a huge number of tourists to the city. The Edinburgh Christmas market forms a big part of these celebrations, and…
Edinburgh Skyline
A picture of the Edinburgh skyline taken from Arthur's Seat - A typical summer's evening as the mist crept in from the sea to shroud the city. One unfortunate consequence of Edinburgh being situated so…
Yachts Moored in the River Almond at Cramond Harbour, Edinburgh
Yachts moored at the mouth of the river Almond at Cramond Harbour. Although Cramond is on the western outskirts of Edinburgh, it still retains a small village atmosphere. It is an ideal location to park…
Calton Hill Edinburgh
A misty shot of Calton Hill Edinburgh, taken from Arthur's Seat. Past the East end of Edinburgh's Princes Street, you'll find Calton Hill. It is home to, among other things, The City Observatory, Nelson's Monument…
Scottish Parliament Building
The Scottish Parliament building - you either love it or hate it! With the advent of devolution, the newly formed Scottish Government needed a new home in which to conduct their business. Designed by the…
Sunset Over the Forth
An amazing sunset over the river Forth near Edinburgh. This was taken from the shore just past Musselburgh when I was flyfishing for Mackerel. The Mackerel arrive usually mid to late July, and then you…
Cramond Causeway Near Edinburgh
The causeway linking Cramond Island near Edinburgh to the mainland - viewed from the Island. Cramond is a popular area for strolling near Edinburgh. There is a sea front promenade, popular with dog walkers, and…
Wallace Monument
Construction of the Wallace monument began in 1869. This impressive tower measures 220ft high, and stands on top of the Abbey Craig, a natural volcanic feature, which makes the tower visible from miles around. This…
