Ms Marchmont
@msmarchmont.bsky.social
Seeking solace in scenes of Marchmont, The Meadows, Edinburgh and occasionally beyond.
Knitter.
Knitter.
A little evening sunlight on Blackford Hill
February 7, 2026 at 5:10 PM
A little evening sunlight on Blackford Hill
Biba exhibition open now @DovecotStudios
February 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Biba exhibition open now @DovecotStudios
Happy February - crocuses are coming on The Meadows! 💜
February 1, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Happy February - crocuses are coming on The Meadows! 💜
Kilgraston Road at 11pm - strangely light sky.
January 31, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Kilgraston Road at 11pm - strangely light sky.
Warrender Park Road with Arthur’s Seat beyond
January 31, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Warrender Park Road with Arthur’s Seat beyond
Morning clouds on The Meadows
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Morning clouds on The Meadows
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I’ve just realised that the darkest ten weeks of the winter are behind us & just now we’re gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day here in the UK. A hopeful thought 🌿
January 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM
I’ve just realised that the darkest ten weeks of the winter are behind us & just now we’re gaining 2 minutes of daylight each day here in the UK. A hopeful thought 🌿
A little light back at last after a lot of grey days
January 26, 2026 at 9:52 AM
A little light back at last after a lot of grey days
Night view of Edinburgh Castle
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Night view of Edinburgh Castle
Green lit Golf Tavern
January 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Green lit Golf Tavern
Morning and evening rush hour on The Meadows
January 20, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Morning and evening rush hour on The Meadows
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Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
thezebra.org
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Blue (sky) Monday?
January 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Blue (sky) Monday?
Sun receding on Bruntsfield Links
January 17, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Sun receding on Bruntsfield Links
Blue sky emerging from the morning rain over James Gillespie’s High School
January 17, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Blue sky emerging from the morning rain over James Gillespie’s High School
Lovely light from Blackford Hill - sunset is getting later every day!
January 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Lovely light from Blackford Hill - sunset is getting later every day!
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Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
www.npr.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Last night with no warning, RFK Jr. cancelled up to $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance abuse research and programs administered through SAMHSA.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
He and his minions did so because “they no longer believe the defunded programs align with the Trump administration's priorities”.
Big skies over Marchmont this morning
January 14, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Big skies over Marchmont this morning
Snowdrops, Warrender Park Road
January 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Snowdrops, Warrender Park Road
January morning sun on the turrets of Marchmont
#turretsofMarchmont
#turretsofMarchmont
January 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM
January morning sun on the turrets of Marchmont
#turretsofMarchmont
#turretsofMarchmont
The Fallen Giant of Edinburgh Botanics. The top of the tree broke off in 2025 storm Eowyn, crushing this bush shown here.
January 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The Fallen Giant of Edinburgh Botanics. The top of the tree broke off in 2025 storm Eowyn, crushing this bush shown here.
Frozen fountain and an ice bonnet
January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Frozen fountain and an ice bonnet