Sunshine
The weather has been pretty dire this year. Good to finally have the chance to sit out in the sunshine […]
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Killantringan
I love the beach at Killantringan, but really the tide has to be right to go swimming there. Fortunately on
Calum’s Road
Calum’s Road is on Raasay, leading from Brochel Castle to Arnish. This last week we were on Raasay, and drove
Broadford Bay swim
On our Skye trip I managed a swim from the beach just across the road from where we were staying.
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Aurora Borealis
Yesterday evening the best aurora I’ve seen from Edinburgh appeared. Absolutely amazing, it was bright enough at times that the
Swimming again
This time off the machairs, at Back Bay. Water a bit warmer, about 12C. … and I did get wet,
First outdoor swim of the season!
Great to be back in the water. Not warm though – water about 11C! A bit of wind as well
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Anglo Saxon Ancestry
On a trip to Northumberland we visited the early mediaeval palace site at Yeavering, and also the new museum, visitor
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Celtic Connections 2024
We were back into our normal routine again – going to several concerts at Celtic Connections, including the BBC Scotland
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Harald’s audio
Our youthful tech savvy visitors want to play music through our ancient audio hardware. However you can now get a
A New Year
We usually go out on to the balcony to see the Edinburgh fireworks after the clocks have chimed for the
Christmas 2023
The last candle lit: The demand for roast potatoes possibly satisfied this year? Christmas Eve lasagne! Cake
Festive Edinburgh
Actually on my way to a festive curry with the Lothians Radio Society. I don’t do rides!