St. Andrews is on the east coast of Fife. The university is still standing and has been expanded. It is the third oldest in the English-speaking world and the oldest in Scotland. The cathedral, once the largest in Scotland, now lies in ruins. There has been a settlement on this estuary fringe of the rivers Tay and Eden from as early as 5,000 BC. The establishment of the present town began around 1140. Continue reading The Bridge of Sighs – St. Andrews
Yearly Archives: 2018
Ah, Inverness
I have romantic images in my head thinking of Inverness as we drive from Portree. I’ve seen photos of the city and loch. Statuesque buildings reflected on the surface of the River Ness; Loch Ness surrounded by the brilliant green of the trees reflecting the brilliant blue of the sky and then there is the myth of the monster. I’m excited to be staying in Inverness for a few days. Continue reading Ah, Inverness
Isle of Skye
The 12 hour ordeal to get to the Rosedale Hotel in Portree is behind us. Everything looks better in the morning after a good night’s sleep and we slept like babies. Our workshop begins this morning when we meet Karen Thorburn, www.karenthorburn.com, a photographer from Black Isle. Continue reading Isle of Skye
Glen Etive and The Dalness Lodge
Tom suggested we drive to Loch (Lake) Etive on our way from Glasgow to Inverness. It is at the end of a single tract road. He promises it will be worth it. We decide to go and add 90 minute detour to the 4 hour drive to the Isle of Skye. Continue reading Glen Etive and The Dalness Lodge
Photographing the Mural Trail in Glasgow
In 2014, the City Centre Mural Trail was officially launched to promote the growing portfolio of murals adorning buildings within Glasgow. The murals showcase a diverse range of talent and styles and are recognized as unique pieces of art in their own right. The sheer sizes of some of the murals, some several stories high, were overwhelming. Continue reading Photographing the Mural Trail in Glasgow
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Glasgow
We stopped overnight in Belfast to see the Titanic Museum and are up early to drive to the airport to catch our flight to Glasgow Scotland. I thought we were going to the international airport. Who knew Belfast has two airports? Continue reading Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Glasgow
The Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher will prepare you for the Antrim Coast. The Wild Atlantic Way has long been known for its rugged coastline, natural wonders, long sandy beaches, historic buildings and spectacular mountains and cliffs. The Lodge in Coleraine Northern Ireland, would be our base. Continue reading The Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland
Going Down Anyone? – Cliffs of Moher
We have left Killarney and are on our way to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher. Generally visitors to the cliffs are decked out in rain gear, water repellant boots, umbrellas, etc. and the clouds and haze will actually hide the cliffs from view. Not today. Sandals and sundresses are the attire of the day. Continue reading Going Down Anyone? – Cliffs of Moher
Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
We are on Iveragh, the larger of County Kerry’s two great peninsulas in south-western Ireland. Killarney is our base before our drive around the Ring of Kerry. I am so ambitious; I think we can cover the 179 kilometer circular route in a day. I never could judge distances on a map. Well, we are going to give it our best. Continue reading Killarney and The Ring of Kerry
Discovering Roundabouts On the Way to Kilkenny and the Castle
Roundabout: A traffic circle, road circle, rotary, rotunda or island – a type of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island. Whew! Continue reading Discovering Roundabouts On the Way to Kilkenny and the Castle