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Dark Galloway
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Adventures in a historic landscape. Dark tales and photography from Northern Britain. #Scotland #NorthernBritain #Galloway #history #legend #folklore
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Ancient doorway at Lincluden Abbey.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of a medieval, stone built, narrow door.
January 6, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Burrowhead.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of a large puddle in a field, with a gloomy sky above.
January 4, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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Wanlockhead, Scotland's highest village, famed for its lead mines and gold prospecting. A village with many stories lurking in its dark corners. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of a row of old houses along a dirt track.
January 2, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Burrowhead, the most southerly point of the Machars of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of a rocky headland, with sea at its foot and dark clouds above.
January 1, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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Port Logan beach, in the Rhins of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of water running over srones on a beach, heading towards the sea. Beyond is a headland and a dark sky.
December 30, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Ancient tree on the old Glasserton Estate, near Whithorn.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of a large tree in a grassy field, backlit with gradiated sky behind.
December 28, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Happy Christmas, from the old ghosts of Galloway!
Atmospheric black and white photo of an old graveyard at night, in mist, lit by a street light. To the right is the arched doorway of a ruined church.
December 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Port Logan, lighthouse and harbour, in the Rhins of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of an old lighthouse and stone harbour, with sands and a rocky outcrop in the foreground.
December 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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A rainy morning and muddy puddles at Glasserton woods. Only the alarm calls of blackbirds, the bark of roe deer and the lilting song of robins break the silence.
#Scotland #Galloway #Photography #Blackandwhitephotography
Black and white photo of a muddy track through woodland.
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Happy Winter Solstice! The Wren's Egg, near Monreith in Galloway is aligned to the Winter Solstice sunset. Read about it in the latest edition of Ancient Times from
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#Scotland #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography
Atmospheric black and white photo of a large rounded rock in a grassy field. Behind it are trees and to the right, a pair of small standing stones.
December 21, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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A dark, misty night in the graveyard at Whithorn Priory.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of an old graveyard at night. Light from a streetlamp streams through the branches of a tree.
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Alone in the graveyard on a dark. misty night, with a tawny owl hooting in the tree above me. Wintery atmospherics at Whithorn Priory.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of an old graveyard at night. Graves in the foreground and a lit alleyway with a house visible beyond.
December 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Torhousekie Stone Circle in Galloway. The central setting of three stones is reputed to be the grave of the mythical King Galdus.
#StandingStoneSunday #Galloway #Wigtownshire #history #legend #folklore #ancient #Photography @stoneclub.bsky.social
Atmospheric black and white photo of standing stones on short, softly lit grass, under dark clouds.
December 14, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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The atmospheric ruins of Sorbie Old Kirk, in The Machars of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #ruins #folkhorror
Atmospheric black and white photo of the overgrown gable of a ruined church, with tombstones in front.
December 10, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Cairnholy II Chambered Tomb, in Galloway. Said to be the grave of King Galdus.
#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography @stoneclub.bsky.social
Black and white photo of the stone remains of a neolithic chambered tomb. Two portal stones are standing, with a cap stone balanced on supports and cairn spoil showing around them. Under a dramatic sky at sunset.
December 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Lincluden Abbey, founded by Uchtred, son of Fergus of Galloway, in the 12th C. It is said to be home to two apparitions, one of a nun and another of a green lady.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of medieval arched windows in a ruined abbey.
December 3, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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As the Winter Solstice approaches, look out for my article on The Wren's Egg in Issue 2 of Ancient Times, by @stoneclub.bsky.social
#StandingStoneSunday #History #Blackandwhitephotography
Black and white photo of a magazine called 'Ancient Times' with a standing stone on the cover. Issue 2 Winter 25, on the surface of a rock.
November 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Port William from the war memorial at Maxwell Park, overlooking the harbour.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of a war memorial, consisting of a cross and shaft, the base cut into a steep, grassy hillside. Beneath is is a road and harbour, with buildings and two fishing boats. Beyond is a hilly coastline.
November 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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MacDouall of Logan Memorial at Kirkmaiden Church in the Rhins of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of an obelisk memorial on a small hillock, surrounded by railings and five celtic style crosses. Luce Bay can be seen beyond.
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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The Aiggin Stone, close to Blackstone Edge. A medieval waymarker, on a packhorse route, overlaying a Roman road, crossing the Pennines. It was once much taller, but has been diminished by numerous falls.
#StandingStoneSunday #History #Blackandwhitephotography
An upright stone bearing and incised cross, in an atmospheric moorland setting.
November 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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he Miners' Library, Wanlockhead. established 1756. Not quite as old as the one in neighbouring Leadhills, which opened in 1741, but still and important resource for working people.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of a single story Georgian building on a hillside. In front is a tree and drystone wall and a sign saying 'Miners' Library. Established 1756.
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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The atmospheric ruins of Lincluden Abbey, near Dumfries. Hard to believe it is next to a housing estate!
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of a bare tree in front of a ruined abbey.
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Port William harbour.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Black and white photo of an old building with crumbling render, surrounded by wooden barrels.
November 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Lincluden Abbey, founded by Uchtred, son of Fergus of Galloway, in the 12th C. It is said to be home to two apparitions, one of a nun and another of a green lady.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of three medieval arched windows in a ruined abbey.
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Goldscaur Row, Wanlockhead. Scotland's highest village, famed for its lead mines and gold prospecting. A village with many stories.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway
Atmospheric black and white photo of a decaying row of cottages, next to a road on a hillside. The nearest cottage had a corrugated iron roof.
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM