It was appropriate that while the country struggles to come to terms with the cost of living crisis, and the government tries its best to justify tax cuts for rich people at the same time, Paul and I decided to escape to Applecross for three days exploring in the wilds. The Gaelic for Applecross is … Continue reading Seeking Sanctuary in A’ Chomraich
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Going to the Pictures
Never noticed this before. I know there used to be a lot of cinemas/picture houses around Edinburgh, but this was the New Palace Cinema on the High Street. Now a Scottish tat shop. I really like the simple stonework sign.
Cottaging on Dava Moor
I have a dream. To live in an old cottage far away from civilisation. And every now and then I travel over Dava Moor (between Nairn and Grantown on Spey) and I can see the remains of what must have been a well populated area in days gone by. Old and derelict cottages, tracks and … Continue reading Cottaging on Dava Moor
Balgownie Machine Centre Explore – Inside
Kirsty and I went exploring close to home tonight, the Old Balgownie Machine Centre on Powis Terrace. Not too much of interest, unsure how long it's been closed. The hobos that live there bag up their litter but not their "personal" deposits...