Roger (Grisly)'s photos

At Drumlanrig, Dumfriese and Galloway, The bridge is one of the main entrances to 120 room Drumlanrig Castle! which is the focal point of the Queensberry Estate, (Photos of the castle to follow) The river Nith rises in East Ayrshire and flows for 70miles (110k) into the Solway Firth, At low tide, the sea recedes to such an extent that the length of the Nith is extended by 13 km to 113.8 km (70.7 miles), making it Scotland's seventh longest river A full frame image that sharpens with a large view, HWW!

A section of the ruins at Dunure Castle,Ayrshire, Scotland, with a choice of benches and superb sea views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran and the Kintyre Peninsula. The castle ruins have been stabilised and the public are free to explore from the dungeons upwards, In August 1563, Mary, Queen of Scots, visited the castle for three days during her third progress round the west of the country In 16.9 therefor a large view would probably be better.

Steep Holm Island is a bird sanctuary nature, reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, seen here through this mist from Steart on the Somerset Coast. The island covers 48.87 acres (19.78 ha) at high tide, expanding to 63.26 acres (25.60 ha) at mean low water. At its highest point it is 78 metres (256 ft) above mean sea level. HFF and a good weekend The link really is worth a read www.steepholm.online/copy-of-steep-holm

Built in 1723 by the architect Benjamin Holloway for the Duke of Chandos, it was then called Chandos Street and is a superb example of Georgian architecture. At 11 Castle Street is the Bridgwater Arts Centre which was the first Arts Centre in Great Britain, set up in 1946 with help from the Arts Council. (mid image with small blue plaque) See Pip,, Large view for detail please, and HWW!

Rest awhile and take the views across Ganavan Bay or on Little Ganavan Beach , The land in the distance on the left is the Isle of Mull, on the right the isle of Lismore with the Ardnamurcan Peninsula behind it, Large view appreciated, HBM and a good week to all!

A spring image from Withymans Pool on Somerset's Quantock Hills, The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England, consist of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land. They were England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in 1956. and form the western edge of the Somerset Levels. Far reaching views to the Welsh Coast and the Isle of Avalon are achievable on a clear day, HFF and a nice Easter to all!................ large view if possible please...........

A small section of the harbour at Lybster in Caithness, Scotland. Lybster owes its origin to the fishing industry. A wooden pier was built in 1790 for use by the fishing boats. The village was founded in 1802 as a planned village by the local landowner, General Patrick Sinclair and his sons continued with its development. By 1859 some 357 boats operated from the harbour, making it the third busiest fishing port in Scotland, only exceeded by Wick and Fraserburgh. By this time there were some 1500 fishermen at sea, (Wikipedia) HWW! and a large view if possible please,

Fallen Moon in Daylight , Many of these brick benches are built around the dock as a nod towards the towns Brick and Tile making history many of which were exported around the world from these docks. (Large view for detail as always) 1 note and 1 pip of night market from roughly the same place. HBM! The main products were the red bricks and Double Roman roof tiles, These products ended up all over the world: the Bronx in New York; China; Canada; Australia and New Zealand. The animal feed mill is now closed and the docks will be regenerated by the spring of 2026, The docks. which form the northern terminus of the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, were earmarked for a £5.2m regeneration as part of the £23.2m Bridgwater town deal. A link for anyone who may be interested, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_Brick_and_Tile_Museum

A winter wodland Walk on the Quantock Hills, in Somerset, The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England, consist of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land. They were England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in 1956. (Wikipedia)