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Eilean Donan castle and causeway with reflections at low tide. This picturesque 20th century reproduction of the 13th century original, built on a tidal island, is a highly popular tourist location. Loch Duich, Scottish Highlands. The half mast Scottish flag was flying during the period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth.
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Not been there since 2017 , but the sky at home on this day had a number of vapour trails lingering in the sky and these two stood out on the rich blue sky and my first thought was a giant Scottish Flag in the sky .
( Don't mention Dalwhinnie !! )
My 31st image on explore (30/11/2022) reaching No. 186!
An interpretation of the Scottish flag, derived from an inscription on the grave of Captain John Woodford (1741-1800) in Holyrood Abbey, Edinburgh.
Part of my flags project, where I (attempt to) evoke the flag of a nation I am visiting through a particular image.
Taken with my Nikon D40, fitted with a Tamron 70-300mm F4/5.6 DI LD (Nikon AFS) lens and processed in GIMP and Photoscape.
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Fenton Tower’s location was originally chosen because it afforded views in every direction, so that you would have early warning of an attack, while also being sheltered from the elements on the side of Kingston Hill.
There has been a fortified tower on this site since the 11th century. To the north of Fenton Tower there is a medieval burial site and the remains of the foundations of one of the earliest Christian chapels in Scotland.
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In Scotland, we have some of the most beautiful castles and architecture. If you don't believe me, book a flight and come see for yourself!
Dedicated to all my scottish friends
Scotland, my old, respected mother!
Though sometimes you moisten your leather,
Till where you sit on heather-tops
You lose your water,
Freedom and whisky go together,
Take off your dram!
Robert Burns
Scozia, mia vecchia e rispettabile madre
Anche se a volte ti bagni
Quando ti accoccoli sulle eriche
E fai la tua acqua
La libertà e il whisky vanno assieme
Bevi il tuo bicchiere
Robert Burns
The flag of Scotland flying on the coastline of Portpatrick. Portpatrick is a village and civil parish in the historical county of Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Taken with a Fish Eye Lens.
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No photoshop! Took a good few efforts to get this shot, but it was worth the weird looks from other passengers.
The equestrian Wellington Statue is a statue of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, located on Royal Exchange Square in Glasgow, Scotland. It is located outside the Gallery of Modern Art near the end of Ingram Street. The statue was sculpted by Italian artist Carlo Marochetti and erected in 1844. Capping the statue with a traffic cone has become a traditional practice in the city, claimed to represent the humour of the local population and believed to date back to the first half of the 1980s, if not before. The statue is a Category-A listed monument, and is one of Glasgow's most iconic landmarks. Due to minor damage and the potential for injury that the placing of cones involves, the practice had been discouraged by Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Police. Quoted from Wikipedia
A bit cheesy - An old one from my 1st trip out with a camera, trying to learn. No tripod, ND filters, clue! Not posted before.
Hillside Hill (Dunrod Hill) at Cornalees looking over the Firth of Clyde at sunset.
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The Scottish voted NO to independence. The Union Jack can still be seen. No turning off here!
The future of Scotland will be decided in the referendum on independence on 18 September 2014.
Following an agreement between the Scottish and the United Kingdom governments, the Scottish independence Referendum Bill, setting out the arrangements for this referendum, was passed by the Scottish Parliament in November 2013. The referendum question, as recommended by the Electoral Commission, will be "Should Scotland be an independent country?" – voters can answer only Yes or No. To pass, the independence proposal requires a simple majority. With some exceptions, all residents in Scotland aged 16 or over can vote, a total of about 4.3 million people.
Submitted 20/09/2014
Rejected 16/10/2014
A bit cheesy - An old one from my 1st trip out with a camera, trying to learn. No tripod, ND filters, clue! Not posted before.
Hillside Hill (Dunrod Hill) at Cornalees looking over Greenock and the Firth of Clyde/River Clyde at sunset.
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Today was the opening ceremony of SkiffieWorlds 2025 at Loch Ryan, Stranraer.
SkiffieWorlds is the World Championship of the St Ayles Class of coastal rowing boat, and it returned to Stranraer in 2025. Stranraer is looking forward to a week of world-class racing and fun onshore festivities.
Held on the beautiful waters of Loch Ryan, this global championship sees crews from around the world to compete, connect, and celebrate the unique sport of St Ayles skiff coastal rowing, while enjoying the warm hospitality of Stranraer.
SkiffieWorlds is an event that brings people together, highlighting the sense of community and connection that lies at the heart of coastal rowing. From the championship races to the family-friendly activities, everyone is invited to share in the fun. It was lovely to wander along the beach looking at the different Skiffs, their crews, and the many flags.
Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway.
On Scotland's National Day, the Chain Bridge was painted in Scottish flag's colors.
November 30-án Skócia nemzeti ünnepén a skót zászló színeire festették a Lánchidat. Érdekes, hogy a skót zászló a világ második legrégebbi ma is használatban lévő nemzeti lobogója, mely a 9. század óta nem változott. Az X alakú fehér kereszt a zászlóban Skócia védőszentjének szent Andrásnak a keresztje, melyen megégették. (Andráskereszt) A kék szín pedig az ég kékjét jelképezi.
Dalhousie Castle.
Construction on Dalhousie Castle began in 1140 and has served as the seat of the Earls of Dalhousie, the chieftains of Clan Ramsay.
The oldest remaining part of the original construction was built in the 13th century and this includes the vaults.
The castle as we see it today including the Drum Tower was built in the 15th century.
Access to the castle was gained by the drawbridge which spanned the moat. The moat has since disappeared when the castle was sold and became a hotel in the 1970’s however parts of the original moat are still visible.
Dalhousie Castle has over the centuries hosted many historical figures including King Edward (known as Edward the Longshanks) he was given the name Longshanks due to his height as he was 6ft.2 inches tall and at that time the average height was just 5ft 5 inches.
Longshanks stayed at the castle in 1298 before his army faced off against William Wallace at the battle of Falkirk on 22nd July 1298.
Edward took with him to Dalhousie a ‘throne’ which is still in the castle where it has remained for 750 years and is on display.
Under the reign of Henry 1V in 1400 the castle was placed under siege for a period of less than 6 months.
Sir Alexander Ramsay bravely fought of the attackers but unfortunately he was abducted and taken to Hermitage Castle where he was starved to death.
In 1648 Oliver Cromwell besieged the castle and used it as a base to springboard his invasion of Scotland.
Other guests be they invited or otherwise included Mary, Queen of Scots who on 30th June 1563 spent a night in the castle as she travelled to Rosslyn Castle.
In 1808 Sir Walter Scott the Scottish writer, historian and politician enjoyed the hospitality offered to him by his school friend George, the 9th Earl of Ramsay.
The castle also hosted Queen Victoria on numerous occasions when she visited Scotland.
In the 20th century the seat of Clan Ramsay moved to Brechin Castle.
Is the castle haunted?
Several ghosts are said to haunt Dalhousie Castle, but the most frequently seen ghost of the castle is The Grey Lady.
The Grey Lady is assumed to be the ghost of Lady Catherine, the 16-year-old mistress of one of the Ramsay lairds.
When his wife found out about the affair, she imprisoned the young girl in one of the turrets and left her to starve.
The poor girl now haunts the turrets, the stairs, the main corridor and the dungeons.
She’s a very active ghost who likes to make herself present. She is the reason why ghost tours are now regular at the castle.
Her rustling dress has been heard, she taps on doors and shoulders and is sometimes even seen sitting at the end of a bed.
Oh, and she hates bagpipe music.
When she’s near, bagpipes tend to play out of tune.
Perhaps one of the most commonly asked question about the Ramsay’s is Gordon Ramsay a member of the House of Dalhousie.
I have met Gordon and spoken to him and the answer is yes he is most definitely related.
Dalhousie Castle.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
On the way back from Dundee we called into Perth to get something to eat & came across this anti-brexit march/demo.
Everyone was very friendly and polite and keen to chat.
& some music if you like
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Shelsley Walsh, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, Saturday 3rd June 2023.
About this photograph.
I was attending the motorsports hill speed climb event at Shelsley Walsh in Worcestershire, and taking photos of the event.
They had the four different nations flags of the British Isles on flagpoles alongside the track.
I’m not sure those flags are of official sizes and specifications, but still, it was a chance for me to take some shots of the flags.
By this time, I had already taken photos of the Union Flag, Wales flag, and the American Stars and Strips from somewhere else. I thought to grab a chance to take photo of flags belonging to Scotland and Ireland (which will be uploaded at a later date) that were flying at the grounds.
For details about the flag, see About the overall subject.
About the overall subject.
About the flag.
The flag you see in the photo is the national flag of Scotland, and in Scottish Gaelic language, it is called bratach na h-Alba.
It is also known as St. Andrew’s Cross or also known as the Saltire.
The Scottish used the shape of St Andrew’s Cross as far back as about 1180 onwards, but the white St Andrew’s Cross on a blue field as a flag, is first seen in 1542.
The blue field vary in different shades of blue, ranging from light blue to navy blue, mainly due to various dyes used by flag manufactures.
A standardise of the colour had been decided, and the official colour should be of Pantone 300, which is a lighter shade than the Union Flag.
Here it is seen flying alongside the tracks at the speed hill climb event.
About Shelsley Walsh.
Shelsley Walsh is a motorsports speed hill climb track in Worcestershire, and organised by the Midland Automobile Club (MAC).
It is one of the oldest motorsports event, having started in 1905, and held events every year, except for the two World Wars.
It is also a notably steep course by today’s hill climb standards, rising 328ft / 100m over its 1000 yards / 914 metres length.
The track and course do not belong to MAC, it is leased from the local landowner. The original lease ran for 99 years, and in 2005, a new lease was signed for the next 99 years.
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South Street, St Andrews
St Andrews Town Hall is a municipal structure in South Street, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The structure, which is the meeting place of the Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council, is a Category B listed building. Quoted from Wikipedia
The West Port of St Andrews was built in 1587 as a monumental entrance to the city’s South Street. It was less a defensive structure than it was a symbol of civic pride. Its design is based on that of the Netherbow in Edinburgh – which, in turn, was modelled on Paris’s Porte Saint-Honore. The gate was extensively refurbished in 1843. Quoted from the Historic Environment website
The perfect opening for the SkiffieWorlds 2025 World championship - The Loch Ryan Pipe Band.
Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway.
Took a bus tour with my friend Corri when she came to visit around the first parts of the Scottish Highlands. Beautiful trip with a wonderful guide. Interestingly most of these photos were taken through the window because we didn't actually stop a lot for photo opportunities.
Taken with Canon Rebel T2i, edited in Lightroom.
The Royal Banner of Scotland, also known as the Lion Rampant, is the official banner of the Monarch in Scotland. First used by King William I, 1143 - 1214.
The Saltire appears to have become the official national flag in 1385 when the Parliament of Scotland agreed that Scottish soldiers should wear the white cross as a distinguishing mark.
All Under One Banner independence march for Scotland. Starting from The Auld Brig in Stirling and ending at The Robert the Bruce memorial in Bannockburn.
On Thursday 18th September 2014 Scotland votes on whether to remain part of the UK. I don't normally talk about politics but this is a big one, will they stay or will they go? After our trip around Scotland last week we saw so many YES and NO posters up, I did notice the further north we drove the more yeses there were.
This man rowed out to his boat and then spent a good hour securing his massive YES poster on the side of his boat, then circled round it in his rowing boat to take photos, he was obviously very proud to be Scottish and was all for independence.
Only a couple more days till the voting, I wonder what the outcome will be.
Photographed in Findhorn, Scotland
Image shows the iconic Eilean Donan castle in Scotland shot at sunset with the dramatic sky just allowing the sun the peek through for a brief moment adding to the mystery of majesty of this iconic location in Scotland.
Mission Hall
William Smith, 1870. Simple single-storey mission hall situated at centre of Footdee's North Square. Coursed, roughly squared and snecked rubble with raised brick dressings and round-arched openings. W elevation: 4 round-arched windows with raised cills and brick voussoirs; above, central circular window. Brick bellcote incorporating chimney at apex. Single-storey lean-to runs length of E elevation. 2-leaf round-arched doors to far left and right of S elevation.
Fixed-pane glazing. Grey slate with large rooflights to lower pitch. Ashlar skews. Cast-iron rainwater goods.
North Square Mission Hall occupies the central area of the North Square, reflecting its significance as an integral part of village life. The building is plain, with simple detailing throughout, and as such, responds sympathetically to its setting and context. Known locally as 'the schoolie' the hall was built for general as well as religious purposes and continues to operate as a multi-purpose meeting space.
The entire Footdee village was added to the statutory list in 1967 as a single entity. The village was subsequently given Conservation Area status in 1968. At resurvey in 2006, each building within the Conservation Area was re-assessed separately. Key examples, demonstrating both individual architectural interest and representing the history and development of the village as a whole, were selected for listing.
Footdee is a particularly interesting example of a planned housing development purpose-built to re-house Aberdeen's local fishing community. Laid out in 1809 by John Smith, then Superintendent Of The Town's Public Works. Smith went on to establish himself as one of Aberdeen's key architects. Occupying an isolated spit of land to the SE of Aberdeen's city centre, its regimented squares have been described as 'a cross between the neo-classical aspirations of Aberdeen and the close-knit fishing communities of the north-east'.
The two squares of Footdee originally contained 28 single-storey thatched houses although this increased when the later Middle Row (circa 1837) and Pilot Square (circa 1855) were added. The entrances on each of the North and South squares were filled in the 1870's by William Smith (son of John and architect of Balmoral Castle). He also added additional storeys to the East and West sides of South Square creating a tenement feel.
This was an attempt to ease crowding resulting from an influx of fishing families from other less prosperous areas and to help try to enforce the 'one-house-one-family' rule.
The Town Council decided to start selling the dwellings to occupiers in 1880, beginning a period of incremental development and reconstruction. Additional storeys and dormers were added piecemeal by the new owners as funds allowed. The result is one of individuality expressed within the constraints of a strictly formal plan and is a contributing factor to the special architectural and historical interest of Footdee as a whole.
Throughout the 19th century, 'tarry sheds' were added to the communal land within the squares opposite each dwelling and now every dwelling has its own shed. Originally constructed from drift wood and other found materials, the sheds have been built and rebuilt in an idiosyncratic manner over the years in a variety of materials with rendered brick now predominating slightly (2006). Some timber built sheds remain, predominantly on the North side of North Square.
Referred to locally and historically as 'Fittie', the derivation of which remains uncertain although a number of suggestions have been put forward. The Church of St Fittick is situated half a mile away to the south. 'Footdee' is a more recent and literal Anglicisation, derived from its proximity to the mouth of the River Dee.
Category changed from B to C(S), 2007.