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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,...

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A 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...

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Huge 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...

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Witches’ 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....

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A 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...

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Brightness 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...

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Autumn 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...

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Five 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 –...

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A 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...

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Beautiful 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...

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Huge 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...

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Big 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...

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A 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...

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Witches’ 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....

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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 less well known than the nearby Aden Park. I have photos from various years and various seasons. That’s summer...

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The 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...

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Five 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 –...

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Sea 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...

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Calm 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....

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Running 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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