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Well, not anymore!  When the present paint job is completed in 2012 the world famous Forth Rail Bridge should not need painting for another 25 years, perhaps even as long as another 40 years, thus putting an end to the meaning of the phrase “like painting the Forth Rail Bridge”

The Forth Rail Bridge is an iconic image of Scotland.  For the photographer, the bridge’s structure and colour make it a great subject, and when viewed against either the sunrise or sunset it is quite stunning.

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 Painting the Forth Rail Bridge. View from North Queensferry.

 Forth Rail Bridge.

 The Forth Rail Bridge from the Superfast Ferry.

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Scottish sales are back in the fore this week again.  Most notable were three pictures of Torridon licenced for use in a tourist brochure, all of them autumn shots.  This illustrates well the forward planning and lead-in times for many publications.  On that basis then, it will be Christmas soon!  This image, with its chocolate box colours, was one of them.

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 Beinn Eighe in Torridon.

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One of the most interesting areas in Glasgow at the moment is along the Clyde at Pacific Quay.  In the news recently was the Clyde Arc bridge, nicknamed the “Squinty Bridge”, which was closed due to a snapping cable hanger and the subsequent discovery of another crack.  The bridge will be closed for some time.  Along the river bank on Pacific Quay is the new BBC Scotland Headquarters and the rather more interesting Glasgow Science Centre.  You can cross the river by the Bell’s Bridge here to take a closer look at the “Armadillo” building and the impressive Finnieston Crane.

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 The Clyde Arc or “Squinty Bridge” and River Clyde, Glasgow.

 The Finnieston Crane and the Clyde Arc, Glasgow.

 Glasgow Science Center.

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It’s too late to catch the last post for Christmas but I’m getting in the spirit of things now!  Many towns and cities in Scotland make a big effort to celebrate Hogmanay.  Edinburgh’s Hogmanay party is world famous and has some great photo opotunities, but seeing in the New Year on Stirling Castle Esplanade is pretty special too.  For something different, visit Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire to see the Fireball ceremony.

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 Edinburgh Hogmanay Party Fireworks.

 Hogmanay in Stirling.

 Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony.

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Stirling lies fairly central in Scotland and has been at the center of much of Scotland’s history throughout history.  Kenneth MacAlpine unites the Scots and Picts as one nation under his rule, following a battle at the Gathering Stone at Airthrey, present day site of Stirling University.  The Battles of Independence at Stirling Brig and Bannockburn, fought and won by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce respectively, took place within sight of Stirling Castle. Later several of the Kings of the Royal House of the Stewart based themselves within the protection of the Castle Walls.  In 1488 King James III was defeated and killed in battle fighting disaffected nobles at nearby Sauchieburn and is buried at Cambuskenneth Abbey (there is a tradition that he was actually assassinated after the battle).  Stirling played a lesser part in Scotland’s history in later years.  Queen Mary of Scots stayed there (of course!) and Bonnie Prince Charlie took the town for the Jacobite cause, but failed to take the castle.

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 Stirling Bridge and the Wallace Monument.

 Statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn.

 Stirling Castle

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Angus is a much overlooked area, which is a shame because it has a lot of photographic potential.  Glamis Castle is a well known draw but Edzell Castle is worth a look too. The small town of Kirriemuir, the birthplace of J. M. Barrie, author of “Peter Pan”, lies at the foot of the Angus hills.  Rich agricultural scenes, dotted with Pictish stones, lead to the coast, with Lunan Bay being a personal favourite.  Just down the coast lies Arbroath, famous for its “Smokies” and the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.

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 Peter Pan in Kirriemuir

 The “Declaration of Arbroath”

 Glamis Castle

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New stock photos of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, Sanna Bay and Arisaig have just been uploaded to Alamy and Scot-image.

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 Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

 Sanna Bay

 Near Arisaig

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