Roger (Grisly)'s photos

Very basic benches outside of the ice cream shop and firewood left over from the winter plus a glimpse of the Castle Walk through the mist! This is King Street, in the very attractive fishing village of Crail in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, HBM and a good week to all!

This is I assume a young Ceder tree, planted to replace a number of mature trees killed by Sirococcus blight, Taken on a damp and grey October day in Ceder Avenue, Butleigh, Somerset, Just a couple of miles as the crow flies from the Glastonbury festival site! A large view perhaps, and HFF to one and all!

The site has been fortified since ancient times due to its strategic position guarding the lowest crossing point of the River Forth, which historically separated the Lowlands from the Highlands. The castle dates back to at least the early 12th century, with most of the present buildings constructed between the late 15th and early 17th centuries under the Stewart (Stuart) monarchs.It played a pivotal role in Scotland's Wars of Independence:It changed hands multiple times between Scots and English forces. In 1304, it was the last major Scottish stronghold held by the English. Nearby battles include William Wallace's victory at Stirling Bridge (1297) and Robert the Bruce's triumph at Bannockburn (1314), both fought for control of the castle.

A misty mountain view from the Spean Bridge view point, The Commando Memorial is a Category A listed monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. Situated around a mile from Spean Bridge, it overlooks the training areas of the Commando Training Depot established in 1942 at Achnacarry Castle. Unveiled in 1952 by the Queen Mother, it is one of Scotland's best-known monuments, both as a war memorial and as a tourist attraction offering views of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr. Enjoy a large view and Happy Bench Monday!

Black 5 locomotive 45407, The Lancashier Fuslier, with " The Jacobite Steam Train" Crossing the Morar Viaduct, The Jacobite Train is a famous heritage steam locomotive service operating on the West Highland Line in Scotland. It's widely regarded as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world, covering an 84-mile (135 km) round trip from Fort William to Mallaig and back. The Morar Railway Viaduct is a historic railway bridge carrying the scenic West Highland Line over the River Morar at the Falls of Morar, Built as part of the West Highland extension from Fort William to Mallaig, construction began in 1897 and it officially opened in 1901. It's an early and impressive example of mass concrete construction in British railway engineering. HFF and a good weekend!

Another archive image from Scotland's border country, Taken from on top of one of the sea walls pointing out into the choppy waters of the North Sea at St Abbs!

The remains of Dunbar Castle through an arch in Dunbar Battery! Dunbar Castle is a historic ruined fortress located in the coastal town of Dunbar, East Lothian, on the southeast coast of Scotland. Perched dramatically on a rocky promontory overlooking the town's harbour (Victoria Harbour), it was once one of the most powerful and strategically important strongholds in Scotland. Detail does benefit from a large view, HBM to all!

A glimpse of the beach and the North Sea, Cocklawburn Beach, Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland, England. Large view perhaps! (10)

A shot from the Scottish Borders, discovered in the archives. Originally called Coldingham Shore, the village adopted the name St Abbs in the 1890s, inspired by nearby St Abb's Head—a rocky promontory named after the 7th-century saint Æbbe (or Ebba), who founded a monastery there around 635 AD.Today, St Abbs remains a working fishing community but thrives on tourism. It's especially popular for:Coastal walks — The St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (managed by the National Trust for Scotland) offers breathtaking cliff-top trails with seabird colonies (like puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes in season), wild scenery, and a lighthouse. This was taken from the Slipway of the St Abbs Independent Lifeboat A lifeboat service has been present in St Abbs since 1911, established after the tragic wreck of the Danish steamer Alfred Erlandsen in 1907, where all 17 crew members were lost due to delays in rescue efforts from nearby stations. Originally operated by the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), the station was closed by them on September 8, 2015, after 104 years, despite local campaigns to keep it open. The community responded strongly, and with significant support—including a major donation from local company Tunnock's (the famous Scottish biscuit makers)—the service was relaunched as an independent operation. The current inshore lifeboat is named Thomas Tunnock in honor of that support, and it's noted as one of the fastest in the UK, capable of speeds up to 40 knots. HFF Feel free to enlarge and thanks for your time