Into the Greenwood
First draft done. Through the sky window I go, towards the greenwood. I walk through yellow petals. There’s standing stones. A little dance may be in order. I weave between yews, into the greenwood,...
View ArticleA Pine Marten and a Pine Forest
Above is a modern standing stone in Culbin Forest. Although pine martens are listed among the wildlife living in this large forest, it’s not where I saw the creature. The Pine Marten The pine marten...
View ArticleHuge Tree, Tiny Flower
Huge Tree I visited one of my favourite trees at the weekend, the twisty beech at Aden Country Park. And there, nestled at its great foot, was a tiny flower, a primrose. Tiny Flower The tree looked...
View ArticleWitches’ Brooms in the Trees
The witches’ brooms of this post are actually deformities in trees, often caused by a fungus. I rather like them, both their appearance and their name, probably because of interests like this....
View ArticleA Carpet of Snowdrops at Aden Park
A carpet of snowdrops. Snowdrops as far as the eye can see. There’s always a wonderful show in Aden Park at this time of year. Let’s dance along this snowdrop-lined path! There’s snowdrops down by the...
View ArticleBrightness in the Gloaming
The gloaming. Twilight. The sun is currently setting early here in Scotland. People are saying: “Aye, the nights are fairly drawing in…” There’s been no frost yet, so brightness still exists within...
View ArticleAutumn Leaves and a Lack of Words
I took a quiet walk through autumn leaves at Aden Park. Peering through an old tree: Up by the Mansion House: Blue and green should most definitely be seen… Some of the newer plantings have not...
View ArticleFive Go on an Island Adventure: Islay
Arriving on Islay We arrived in the dark. On a boat. It missed the pier and had to spin round and go back out to sea before trying again. It was all very exciting. Port Askaig So, the five of us –...
View ArticleA Pine Marten and a Pine Forest
Above is a modern standing stone in Culbin Forest. Although pine martens are listed among the wildlife living in this large forest, it’s not where I saw the creature. The Pine Marten The pine marten...
View ArticleBeautiful Trees Seen on a Walk
I’ve spotted so many beautiful trees lately while out walking. Their newly opened leaves draw the eye, all bright and intense and lit up by the sun. Above is a copper beech, and below, copper and...
View ArticleHuge Tree, Tiny Flower
Huge Tree I visited one of my favourite trees at the weekend, the twisty beech at Aden Country Park. And there, nestled at its great foot, was a tiny flower, a primrose. Tiny Flower The tree looked...
View ArticleBig Trees, Blue Skies
Of all of the big trees I know, the twisty beech at Aden Country Park is one of the most beautiful. I love the intricate nature of its trunk. There’s a tiny squirrel there under the, also slightly...
View ArticleA Week of Woodland Walks
I’ve been breathing in beauty on recent woodland walks. Mild weather is extending and enriching the colour palette of the season here in Scotland. There have been storms, but it’s still bright and...
View ArticleWitches’ Brooms in the Trees
The witches’ brooms of this post are actually deformities in trees, often caused by a fungus. I rather like them, both their appearance and their name, probably because of interests like this....
View ArticleThe Alligators and Follies of Pitfour Estate
I’ve visited Pitfour Estate many times over the years. It’s a great place to walk, though less well known than the nearby Aden Park. I have photos from various years and various seasons. That’s summer...
View ArticleThe Bridge of Alvah and the Earl’s Love Nest
As a child, the task of walking to the 18th century Bridge of Alvah, near Banff in Aberdeenshire, was presented as something akin to travelling to Mordor: a journey of such length and difficulty as to...
View ArticleFive Go on an Island Adventure: Islay
Arriving on Islay We arrived in the dark. On a boat. It missed the pier and had to spin round and go back out to sea before trying again. It was all very exciting. Port Askaig So, the five of us –...
View ArticleSea King over Glen Affric in the Highlands
Here we go, into Glen Affric… A pictorial post about beautiful Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands. Page on it here Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhain Beside the Dog Falls… Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhain from another...
View ArticleCalm and Steadfast like a Tree
That’s how I feel today. Calm. Steadfast. A little like a tree. I’m back in the place where I’m happy. Writing. Of course, writing. Steadfast Writing Update A Dancer’s Journey is basically complete....
View ArticleRunning into the Forest…
I walk into the forest along the gnarly loch-side path. Most of the leaves have fallen now – we’ve had that first frost – but I spy something golden and bright at the end of the tunnel. I run towards...
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