Machrihanish, is from seaninnse, Old-inch or haugh (a piece of flat alluvial land by the side of a river). Sanas, a whisper. Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland.
Today, 9th August, is the anniversary of the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.
A few holiday snaps of the celebration bonfire that was built on Scart Rock for the occasion.
We are indebted to John Falconer for the images, John's family built Douglas Lodge at Machrihanish.
A little slow-motion video of a low-level Swift feeding so close I could have touched it on multiple occasions as it flew past on #Westray in #Orkney.
It’s given me a whole new appreciation of their lives.
Personally, we reckon Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll wouldn't have slept a wink the night before his execution, which took place #OTD in 1685.
This painting at @edinburghcastle is titled The Last Sleep of Argyll.
The powerful but surprisingly simple transformation from car space to people place (1960’s vs 2021) in one of my past client cities, Groningen Netherlands. Just took a choice and the will to change. Now one of the city’s biggest challenges is how to handle all the parked bikes.
The best part of this job? Telling the farmer that their brood of Curlew have successfully fledged & thanking them for all their support & cooperation in delaying & managing the hay cut. We couldn't do this without our farmers, they are the guardians of these birds 💫 #SAVCurlew
Good morning everyone 🐣🐣🐣🐣
Just had to share this with you all - they look so ready to fledge! 🥹
Happy Friday! It’s nearly the weekend 🥰
#Wildlife#Cornwall@Natures_Voice
Breaking up for the school holidays today and heading straight to Cowal? Don’t forget to buy your discounted tickets before you board! Find our ticket agents throughout #Inverclyde and #Argyll https://t.co/KM8PBidPos