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Day 9, and there is absolutely no way I'd forgotten about it until the last minute and then had to finish it during a power cut. That would be ridiculous.

#sillyScribblesAdvent #artAdventCalendar #Scotland

A photo of the Nevis Range Mountain Gondola at Aonach Mòr, just north of Ben Nevis in the Scottish Highlands. There is snow on the mountainside and a blue sky above. The photo is taken from one gondola, to the one in front which was empty. Now it is full of 8 simple figures, all staring out and wearing festive hats. Another figure hangs off the outside (not recommended) holding a placard that reads 9.
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Day 10, and they got up the mountain safe & sound, but seem to have misplaced their hats. These things happen. We will find them.

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A photo of a snowy Scottish mountain top with blue sky and some light white clouds. Centre stage is a large snow person made of three balls of snow. It wears a red scarf and Santa hat. Around it is a group of simple scribbled figures. On the right one holds a placard reading 10. Next to them are a couple considering what the carrot is for (my wee folk have eyes, but no visible nose or mouth); one is holding a carrot while the other shrugs in confusion. Two have climbed up behind the snowman, peering from behind, and another sits on the edge of the wide bottom section, drinking a hot chocolate from a red mug. Another stands looking on, also drinking chocolate. In the distance three figures are on sledges on the snowy slopes.
#Scotland #ArtAdventCalendar #sillyscribblesadvent

Scots told to wear face mask if you feel ill

Scots advised to wear face #masks & stay away from #work, #school, #hospitals until they are better as flu cases across the country continue to rise

Public #Health #Scotland has advised anyone with flu symptoms to stay away from public settings and to wear face masks in high-risk parts of hospitals. Some #NHS trusts have also asked anyone with flu symptoms to avoid visiting hospitals entirely.

thenational.scot/news/25677864…

#illness #PublicHealth #OurNHS


Scots told to wear a face mask if you feel ill in flu surge

SCOTS have been advised to wear face masks and stay away from work, school, or hospitals until they are better as flu cases across the country…
Laura Pollock (The National)
#health #Scotland #school #Work #publichealth #nhs #hospitals #ournhs #illness #masks

My gorse photos for #YearOfGorse 2025

12 months of trying to take a photo of flowering gorse each month for a year. It's been good fun. The middle months were pretty tricky. First time I've found flowering gorse just on walks from my house in Aberdeenshire Scotland for each month of a full year.

#WildFlowers #Aberdeenshire #Scotland

12 photos of yellow flowering gorse. One from each month of this year 2025.
#Scotland #wildflowers #aberdeenshire #yearofgorse

Day 4 and we visit a local loch on a particularly cold & icy day.

4 /n

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A photo of a Scottish loch with mountain beyond, taken through a sheet of ice with holes through it lifted from the surface of the loch. The ice covers two thirds or so of the frame from the left. On the right a simple scribbled figure stands holding a placard with the number 4 on it. Behind the ice are three more figures, each wearing a Santa hat. They peer through the holes, while holding the ice in place for the photographer.
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Day 3 and I'm sticking with the Scottish theme, with this EXCELLENT Highland Cow in Glen Nevis, in the process of being decorated for Christmas. It's hard to tell, but I assure you the coo is happy about it. Consent is important in the world of festive bling, as with all things.

3 /n

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A photo of a Highland Cow standing in front of an autumnal mountainside (Ben Nevis). It is a majestic beast, with long ginger locks and huge horns. It has been edited so it is also wearing a Santa hat, dangling down with a big bobble on the end. On its right horn sits a small scribbled figure, and a golden bauble hands off it as if it's a branch of a xmas tree. Another similar figure is hanging onto the dangling hat, legs wrapped around the bobble, holding a red bauble, one assumes for the other horn. On the left a third figure stands, holding a placard reading 3.
#Scotland #ArtAdventCalendar #sillyscribblesadvent

Winging it a bit (again) today, but can't miss the deadline on day 2 so have a slightly unorthodox ski jump from Friend at Creag Dubh, taking a leap towards the sprawling splendour of Rannoch Moor.

2 /n

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A photo taken from up a snowy mountain, looking over a non-snowy moor below. The image is split diagonally with the bottom right triangle the snowy foreground, dropping off to the top left section of moor. The sun is shining and the snow is dappled with blue shadows. In the distance is another snowy peak, with the flat moor between dark and golden. There are two simple drawn figures. One is wearing a Santa hat and skis, and jumping in a star jump off the edge of the snowy mountainside. One stands on the right holding a placard with the number 2 on it. They have a hand raised to their face, covering either amusement or alarm. Probably a giggle.
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If you can't attend my event tomorrow (1st December) at University of Glasgow, it's available to live stream at the link below

uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/848479852…

It's going to be an interesting and lively conversation about my book Drystone - A Life Rebuilt, writing, publishing, life. Chaired by the brilliant Simon Kövesi. 1pm start.

I believe you can also ask questions vie the livestream.

#Glasgow #Scotland #Event #Reading #Writing #WritingCommunity #Author #Books #Book #Accessibility

A woman with short, greying dark hair stands outdoors beside an old red British phone box. She wears a teal button-up shirt tucked into high waisted dark jeans and black shoes. A pair of sunglasses hangs from her shirt. Behind her is a stone wall, a flowing river, and trees with early autumn foliage. Two small blue andwhite utility markers are set into the grass near her feet. The atmosphere is calm and slightly overcast.

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#UK question: what is the difference between Civil Marriage and Civil Partnership in the UK (more specifically #Scotland if it changes anything)? Why would you choose one over the other? Is it just that "civil marriage" is more likely to get recognised internationally?

I can't seem to find any clear info on this online..
Edit:

  • this Reddit thread gives some info, but mostly unsourced. In this one someone summarised the England & Wales rules.
  • this page from what seems to be a legal firm is quite useful and focuses on Scottish law.

Basically it seems that the few legal differences are inconsequential.

#CivilPartnership #CivilMarriage


Civil Partnership or Marriage – What are the legal differences? - Gillespie Macandrew

We have prepared a helpful factsheet on the legal differences between becoming marital spouses or civil partners.
Lauren.Forgie@gillespiemacandrew.co.uk (Gillespie Macandrew)
#uk #Scotland #civilpartnership #civilmarriage

'Reflecting' on a gentle stroll in the sun yesterday around the Loch Clair and Loch Coulin circuit.

#Reflection #Landscape #Scotland #ScottishHighlands

Framed by trees either side some of the snow capped peaks of Beinn Eighe reflected in Loch Clair.
Snow capped peaks of Beinn Eighe under a blue sky reflected in Loch Coulin. Branches of a pine tree intrude into the sky and a rock in the foreground gives a little close interest.
Another blue sky scene of Beinn Eighe reflected in Loch Clair.
Liathach reflected in Loch Clair. Cloud is gathering and spilling off the tops as if it's on fire.
#landscape #Scotland #reflection #scottishhighlands

The view east from the top of (in our opinion) Scotland's best mountain, Suilven, inland from Lochinver on the west coast of Sutherland. Just 2,389ft high, the name is said to come from the Norse for "Pillar Mountain". More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/loc…

#Scotland #Sutherland #Assynt

The view east from the top of Suilven, inland from Lochinver on the west coast of Sutherland. The image shows descending rocky ground in the foreground leading to a narrow neck and then climbing to a sharply pointing peak, which is slightly lower than us. In the background is much lower lying land of stony ground with rivers and lochs. The sunlight is patchy.

Suilven Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

Information about and images of Suilven in Assynt on Undiscovered Scotland.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
#Scotland #Assynt #sutherland

Taking a moment to enjoy the little things.

#sillyScribbles #Scotland

#Scotland #sillyscribbles

Red Squirrel

With snow falling at home, I headed to the red squirrel woodland hide, where more had already settled.

This male helped me create some new Christmas card images!

Magical.

Email me if you'd like to book a day at this woodland.

#redsquirrel #snow #scotland

A photo of a red squirrel sitting on a bracket fungus on the side of a silver birch tree, with snow falling all around. In a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.
#Scotland #snow #redsquirrel

Dunkeld 🍂 #AutumnVibes 🌲 #Scotland 💛 #lovers
Two lovers strolling by the Tay River during autumn — Dunkeld bridge, yellow-orange trees in the background
#Scotland #autumnvibes #lovers

The old packhorse bridge on the #Glenlivet Estate #scotland #silentsunday
A stone arch bridge covered in grass spans a calm river, surrounded by trees displaying autumn foliage. The scene is tranquil, with mist adding a soft atmosphere to the landscape.
#Scotland #silentsunday #glenlivet

#silentsunday #LochBracadale #isleofskye #scotland #sunset #dogsofmastodon

Brodie posing for a photograph last evening…

The image captures a beautiful sunset over a coastal landscape, likely in Northern Skye, Scotland, with a dog in the foreground.  * The photo shows a red fox Labrador Retriever standing on a grassy hill, looking out towards the water. * The sun is low on the horizon, casting a bright reflection on the sea and illuminating the hills in warm golden light. * The cliffs across the water are likely part of the Isle of Skye * The scene suggests a serene and picturesque moment in a natural, rugged environment.
#Scotland #dogsofmastodon #silentsunday #sunset #isleofskye #lochbracadale

Lincluden Abbey, founded by Uchtred, son of Fergus of Galloway, in the 12th C. It is said to be home to two apparitions, one of a nun and another of a green lady.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of three medieval arched windows in a ruined abbey.
#Scotland #blackandwhitephotography #galloway

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