Roger (Grisly)'s photos with the keyword: 2018

An overview of the Priory site on "The Holy Island of Lindisfarne" This is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, which constitutes the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. Holy Island has a recorded history from the 6th century AD; it was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne (wikipedia.) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne Captured in 16.9 therefore a larger view may be helpful, HWW!

Afternoon mist begins to form as the boat, Antonine, enters the Roughcastle Tunnel on the Union Canal, opened in 2002 as part of the Millennium Link project which connected the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal, www.scottish-places.info/features/featurefirst93836.html The boat Antonine's name is Roman, The Antonine wall was built by the Romans between the Firth of Clyde and Firth of Forth. Building started in 143AD and took around ten years to complete A large view may be beneficial, HBM and a good week to all!

Please view Large! The sight and sounds of 150000 gannets who nest on Bass Rock in peak season over the spring to autumn months. Is simply amazing! The Bass Rock is an impressive island/rock on the North Berwick coast in the Firth of Forth, east Scotland. Sir David Attenborough has described the Gannet colony at Bass Rock as one of the 12 wildlife wonders of the world. The Lighthouse is a 20-metre (66 ft) tall, built in 1902,It has been automated since 1988, When viewed large the ruins of St Baldred's Chapel, built on the site of St Baldred's hermitage can be seen (center of the rock),,,,,,,,, HWW! Blues are little strong apologies!

Partanhall, Burnmouth, Sottish Borders, HWW!

A trawl though the archives for this shot of one of the attractive North Sea fishing harbours along the English/Scottish borders, This is Partanhall, Lower Burnmouth from 2018, HBM and a good week to all!

West Quay, Bridgwater, The Fountain Inn, (note the date at the top), next building for many years had a dance venue on the first floor, the sign built into the brickwork lists it as the "Fisherman's Wharf" but known locally as "Oddfellows Hall" further down the green building was another pub "Kings Head" Merchant ships tied up on both sides of the river and steps for access can be seen built into the wall! A short history for anyone interested, bridgwater-tc.gov.uk/history/river-shipping/bridgwater-shipping A large view is best for details.

Cairnbaan, Lock On the Crinan Canal, The canal has 15 locks and 7 bridges and runs from Ardrishaig on Loch Gilp in the east to Crinan on the Sound of Jura at the western end. Opened in 1908, the 9-mile canal was built to provide fast travel for boats from Glasgow to Oban, bypassing the often dangerous Mull of Kintyre. The canal is very busy during the summer months and a lock-side seat is perfect for just watching the boats,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Large for detail! HBM and a good new week,

Eilean Donan Castle in a September mist, Loch Duich from the left, Loch Long from the right, Loch Alsh, the Isle of Skye and the sea center, Original castle built in 1220, However because of involvement in the Jacobite rebellions early in the 18th century, government ships destroyed the castle in 1719. The present-day castle is Lieutenant-Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap's 20th-century reconstruction of the old castle. Large may help clarity, HWW!

This Chaffinch has spotted a tasty morsel possibly on the bench, HBM and a good week!

Another misty morning and another autumn image of Loch Carron at Plockton, A large view perhaps, HFF and a good weekend.

Another image from the archives once again it's 2018, This is Loch Fyne at Inveraray Pier with the Clyde Puffer "Vital Spark" She was launched in 1943 as "VIC 27" (victualling inshore craft) These ships were a World War II derivative of the iconic Clyde-built puffers which, for nearly a century, were the lifeblood of coastal communities up and down the west coast of Scotland. She was the “"the smertest boat in the coastin' tred", with her blood red hull, shiny brass whistle and cargoes of anything from Heilan coos to furniture, and plenty of whisky. She also starred in the mini-series, Para Handy – Master Mariner I recommend a large view,,,,,,, HFF and a lovely weekend to all! I have a link to a programme on the Clyde Puffers for anyone who may be interested, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXKCn_W9Mj0

The Priory ruins on The Holy Island of Lindisfarne in this image from 2018, In 635AD Saint Aidan came from Iona and chose to found his monastery on the island This Island is off of the Northeast Coast of Northumberland, accessed by a One Mile tidal causeway, which is covered by the North Sea twice daily, therefore a study of tide times is required for a safe crossing. HWW and a large view is probably best! More information en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne