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Scotch Whisky

David Robertson — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:13:49 +0000

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) have recently (6/7/2011) released a report that says - visitor centres and distilleries add £30.4 million in value to the economy and provide 640 jobs – direct and indirect. The global impact of Scotch Whisky tourism is clear as nine out of ten (86.1%) distillery visitors last year came from [...]

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Tiree

David Robertson — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:46:09 +0000

Tiree

We are just back from Tiree where we had a wonderful week’s family holiday. Yes, I took the camera along but photography was put aside for a while – sometimes it’s just nice to chill. However, I did make an effort a couple of times to try and capture some of the island’s amazing coastal [...]

Sir Walter Scott – Waverley

David Robertson — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:07:12 +0000

Sir Walter Scott – Waverley

May 7th – It was on this day in 1814 that Sir Walter Scott’s novel . . . . “Waverley”, was published. It was his first book and a huge success. To see pictures of locations connected with the famous author, go to my Sir Walter Scott image gallery. To see other pictures of Scott, [...]

Rannoch Moor tree

David Robertson — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:03:11 +0000

Rannoch Moor tree

It is with a certain amount of sadness, OK, I’m gutted, that I have to report that a tree on Rannoch Moor that has appeared in many of my pictures over the years has succumbed to the strong winds blasting across Scotland this week. As reported and photographed by DuncanDisorderly on the talkphotography.co.uk forums this [...]

Dunnottar Castle

David Robertson — Thu, 26 May 2011 07:54:51 +0000

Dunnottar Castle

May 26th – It was on this day in 1652 that Dunnottar Castle . . . . . . the last Royalist stronghold in eastern Scotland, surrendered to Cromwell’s forces after being under siege for eight months. To see other pictures, visit my Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle image gallery. Other images in this gallery include [...]

Torridonian Sandstone, Lewisian Gneiss boulder

David Robertson — Wed, 04 May 2011 07:59:55 +0000

Torridonian Sandstone, Lewisian Gneiss boulder

Whilst wandering around the Bay of Stoer in Assynt, Sutherland, I stumbled across this Lewisian Gneiss boulder lying on the red Torridonian Sandstone bedrock. The contrast appeals to me. Possible related Articles :Clashnessie Waterfall, Assynt, SutherlandOldshoremore beach, SutherlandBalnakeil Bay, SutherlandRed Telephone Boxes in EdinburghFire at Blair CastleBy Blogsdna

Balnakeil Bay, Sutherland

David Robertson — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:40:12 +0000

Balnakeil Bay, Sutherland

Balnakeil Bay – another favourite spot on Sutherland’s coast. In fleeting sunshine – this shot so nearly didn’t happen! For more stock images and prints of beaches around Durness go to my Durness image gallery. Possible related Articles :Oldshoremore beach, SutherlandClashnessie Waterfall, Assynt, SutherlandTorridonian Sandstone, Lewisian Gneiss boulderStock images of NorthumberlandScottish Castles - ten favouritesBy [...]

Oldshoremore beach, Sutherland

David Robertson — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:10:59 +0000

Oldshoremore beach, Sutherland

Oldshoremore beach. Who can resist a visit when in Sutherland, I certainly can’t! For more stock images and prints of Oldshoremore and other beaches in the area, go to my Oldshoremore – Polin – Sheigra image gallery Possible related Articles :Balnakeil Bay, SutherlandClashnessie Waterfall, Assynt, SutherlandTireeStock photography of North CyprusTorridonian Sandstone, Lewisian Gneiss boulderBy Blogsdna

Clashnessie Waterfall, Assynt, Sutherland

David Robertson — Tue, 03 May 2011 08:54:11 +0000

Clashnessie Waterfall, Assynt, Sutherland

On our recent trip to Assynt in Sutherland, this was the first time I had seen Clashnessie Waterfall in spate. For more stock images and prints of this wonderful area go to my Assynt image gallery. Possible related Articles :Oldshoremore beach, SutherlandBalnakeil Bay, SutherlandTorridonian Sandstone, Lewisian Gneiss boulderStock images of Briksdal in NorwayStock images of [...]

Act of Union between Scotland and England

David Robertson — Sun, 01 May 2011 08:41:18 +0000

Act of Union between Scotland and England

It was on this day . . . May 1st - It was on this day in 1707 that the Act of Union between Scotland and England came into force. Whatever you may think of the Act of Union now, it was not well thought of by many Scots. Burn’s poem “A Parcel of Rogues [...]