The most important tip I can share about photographing the Callanish stones is this: Photograph with intent. Why? Because it adds depth. And content always trumps technical perfection. Give photos meaning by knowing what to capture and why. Analyzing Intent…identifying the WHY Before leaving home, I thought about my intent in photographing the […]
Even if you’re not an avid fan of the Outlander TV series, you can’t deny the intriguing mystique of these stones that were the inspiration for Claire’s Craigh na Dun. Scotland’s Callanish Standing Stones, reaching fifteen feet high in the sky, take center stage on a ridge very far away on the remote western […]
Traveling through Scotland, you can’t help but notice castles everywhere— from the massive site commanding center stage in Edinburgh’s Old Town to remnants of forgotten ruins peeking through leaves as you drive south and along the coast—a stark tower here, a crumbling stone wall there, a magnificent turreted facade over there—to the wonderfully preserved Heritage […]
Are you a literary fan? If so, take a fascinating diversion into southwestern Scotland and follow the Robert Burns trail. Spend a few days exploring the sites and scenery where Scotland’s favorite poet lived, farmed, wrote, walked and died. This circular route can depart from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Itinerary planning tips are detailed below. […]
Wigtown, Scotland’s Book Town, is one of those places that feels inviting the moment you arrive. Especially if you love to read books! Located way down south—closer to England’s Lake District than Edinburgh—this little seaside town is home to 900 residents and a dozen independently owned book shops. My family ventured here on a trail […]
family of my father came from Ise of Man
That’s cool! Always interesting to find connections between family and place…
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