Wet And Stony

A wet stony beach near St Ninian's Cave in Scotland. This photo was from 2015 after the Svalbard solar eclipse.

Scot Stone

A beach of stones in Scotland. The entire beach is made of well rounded stones. This perfectly circular hollow caught my eye walking past. The formation process is truly remarkable. This was the beach leading to St Ninian's cave.

Galloway Astronomy Centre

A photo of the Galloway Astronomy Centre in Scotland near the International Dark Skies accredited Galloway Forest Park. 

Galloway Stars Scotland

A quick photo from the wonderful Galloway Astronomy Centre in south-west Scotland. You will notice the gaps in the star trails caused by some fast moving thick clouds. If you ever get the chance to go, do it. The amazing Mike and Helen as your hosts make the stay unforgettable. Their local knowledge and interests in history, archaeology and astronomy bring out the inquisitive nerd in anybody and make you extremely welcome. This photo sequence was cut short by a rain shower. The colour in the sky is remarkable due to the near full moon, leading up to Easter, and the rapid movement of the clouds in the stacking process.

Svalbard Land

Unfortunately I had to leave the arctic wilderness of Spitzbergen behind and make my way back to some warmer climes.  Scotland us positively balmy at 5 degrees.