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Journeydude
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🪬🧿 Explorer and Freemason exploring Scotland, One story at the time
Founder of www.scottishinsider.org
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Journeydude @scottishinsider.org · Sep 18
🪬🧿 Magical Scottish Highlands

#mountains #lake #dusk #landscape #nature #tranquility #wilderness #alttext #scotland #highlands
A tranquil, wide-angle landscape photograph of a calm, dark loch reflecting two large mountains under a dramatic, colorful sky. In the foreground, the placid water of the loch stretches across the bottom of the frame, with a dark reflection of the surrounding mountains and sky. The loch's surface is smooth, with faint ripples near the shore. On the left side, lush, vibrant green trees and bushes fill the foreground, with thick leaves and branches. On the right, a dense stand of dark green pine trees lines the edge of the loch and extends up toward the mountains. In the middle ground, the loch narrows, bordered on both sides by these dark green trees. The background is dominated by two massive mountains. The one on the left is a steep, rugged cliff face with visible rock formations and patches of dark green moss. The one on the right is a large, rounded mountain covered in golden-brown and green grasses, illuminated by the last rays of a setting sun. The light catches the texture of the grass, creating a warm glow. The sky above is a magnificent blend of colors. The left side is a soft blue-purple with scattered clouds, while the right side is a brilliant mix of fiery orange, yellow, and deep magenta, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. Wispy clouds streak across the vibrant sky. The overall impression is one of serene, awe-inspiring natural beauty, with the dramatic sky and mountains reflected perfectly in the still water of the loch.
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This kind of story! We need more kindness in this world!

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Restaurant greeter with Down syndrome lifting spirits for 16 years
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December 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Happy New Year when it comes! Thank you for all the support in 2025!
December 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Rosslyn Chapel - Midlothian - 1883 and 2025. Have you visited? :)

#scotland #edinburgh #mystery #beautifuldestinations #visitscotland
A split-image comparison shows Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, Scotland, juxtaposing its 1883 state on the left against a 2025 view on the right. The sepia-toned 1883 photo captures the Gothic chapel's full facade from the southeast, towering with pointed arches, intricate stone pinnacles, tall stained-glass windows, and a prominent square tower rising above flying buttresses and railings, evoking Victorian-era mystery amid overgrown surroundings. ​ The 2025 color image reveals the well-preserved structure today, framed by lush green lawns, mature trees with autumn foliage, and a vivid blue sky. Sunlight illuminates ornate details like the rose window, arched entrance, reddish stone memorials, and elaborate carvings on pillars and buttresses, highlighting its 15th-century craftsmanship by the Sinclair family. ​ Text overlays specify "1883 Rosslyn Chapel" above the historic image and "Rosslyn Chapel, Midlothian 2025" below the modern one, with credits to photographer Dominik Smrek and "Scottish Insider" at the bottom, emphasizing restoration over 142 years. ​
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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🪬🧿 Penicuik Estate, Scotland

#scotland #castle #ruins #history #travel #landscape #penicuik #alttext
An aerial view of Penicuik House and Estate shows a large, classical-style country house with visible signs of ruin, including missing roofs and crumbling walls. It is surrounded by vast, golden-yellow fields and dense, dark green woodlands. A circular driveway leads up to the house. In the distance, a small body of water is visible amongst the trees.
September 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Dean Village, Edinburgh - 1837 and 2025

Feel free to share your lovely memories from this place :)

#scotland #edinburgh #beautifuldestinations #visitscotland
Side‑by‑side comparison image of Dean Village in Edinburgh across time. On the left is a detailed black‑and‑white drawing labelled “1837,” showing old stone mill buildings packed closely beside a curving river. The water in the foreground flows around scattered boulders and over a low weir or waterfall, with an arched stone bridge in the background and tall, plain gabled warehouses rising above the riverbank. On the right, labelled “2025,” is a bright colour photograph taken from a similar angle. Sunlight warms reddish and yellow sandstone tenement buildings with pitched roofs, chimneys, and bay windows, surrounded by green trees and bushes. The Water of Leith runs calmly through the foreground, bordered by grassy banks and a stone wall. Across the top center, in large white script, is the title “Dean Village.” Along the bottom in small white text is a Facebook link.
December 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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POV: Your uncle just murdered the king in his own bed 😱💀 Perth and its history #historytime #scotland #perth #darkhistory #medieval #truecrime #historyfacts #royalty #kingjames #assassination #scottish #scarystory #storytime #fyp #foryou #viral #medieval

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Uncle MURDERED King James I in His Bed 😱 #history
YouTube video by Journey Dude - Exploring Scotland
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December 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Victoria street, Edinburgh - 1961 - 2025
Historical Photo Courtesy of Scotsman Publications LTD.

#scotland #edinburgh #oldphoto #oldedinburgh #history
A striking split-image comparison of Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town captures the street's timeless charm across six decades. On the left, a black-and-white photograph from 1961 shows a quaint, narrow cobblestone road curving uphill amid tall, austere stone tenements with arched windows and plain facades. Vintage cars—boxy sedans and vans—line the misty street, with sparse pedestrians in coats strolling under overcast skies, evoking mid-20th-century Scotland's subdued vibe. The right side bursts into vibrant color from 2025 at sunset: the same buildings now painted in whimsical pastels—deep pink, sky blue, lavender, and mustard yellow—with ornate gables, turrets, and flower boxes. Tourists in modern attire wander the lively thoroughfare, boutique shops glow warmly, and a dramatic orange-pink sky bathes the scene in golden light. Bold white text overlays read "Victoria Street, Edinburgh" top-center, "1961" bottom-left, and "2025" bottom-right, with credits "facebook.com/Dominik.Smrek.Scottish.Insider." This visual evolution highlights the street's transformation from gritty historic lane to Instagram-famous Harry Potter-inspired wonder.
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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This Scottish castle has a REAL goblin dungeon. 👹⚔️ Hugo de Giffard summoned goblins to dig the Goblin Ha' under Yester Castle in the 1200s. Sir Walter Scott called it a gateway to hell 🩸 Would you go down there alone? Follow for more 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 youtube.com/shorts/-qyZL...

#castle #scotland #darkhistory
This Scottish Castle Has a REAL Goblin Dungeon…
YouTube video by Journey Dude - Exploring Scotland
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December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, 1865 and 2025

#scotland #beautifuldestinations #visitscotland #edinburgh
A split-image comparison shows the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, juxtaposing a historical black-and-white photograph from 1865 on the left with a modern color photograph from 2025 on the right. The top text reads "1865" above the older image, labeled "Holyrood Palace Edinburgh," while the bottom text reads "2025" above the contemporary image, both overlaid with "Holyrood.com Palace, Edinburgh" in stylish script. ​ Historical View (1865) Black-and-white photo captures the palace's north-western façade with its tall, pointed turrets, steep roofs, chimneys, and symmetrical stone architecture rebuilt in the 1670s by Sir William Bruce. In the foreground stands the newly installed Victorian fountain, an octagonal stone structure commissioned by Queen Victoria in the 1860s, featuring lion heads, a crown held by halberdiers, and carvings of figures like David Rizzio playing a flute. The scene appears somber and aged, emphasizing the palace's abbey ruins and Gothic elements at the far end. ​ Modern View (2025) Color photo depicts the same palace frontage under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds, highlighting warm sandstone hues, intact towers, and expansive lawns. The fountain remains central in the spacious courtyard, now surrounded by paved areas, a few parked cars, and manicured gardens, showing minimal architectural change over 160 years. This official residence of the British monarch in Scotland looks vibrant and well-preserved. ​
December 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Tonight i have been installed as Worshipful Junior Warden of my Masonic lodge. What a great evening :) #scotland
A person in formal Masonic regalia stands on a black‑and‑white checkered floor in an ornate lodge room, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, bow tie, blue sash, and decorated blue and white apron, and holding a large wooden ceremonial staff diagonally across their body; their face is blurred, and the background shows dark wooden paneling, arched carvings, red seating, and tall windows.
December 29, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Your timeline cleansing time!
My email password was hacked again. It's the third time I've had to rename my dog
December 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Victoria street, Edinburgh - 1961 - 2025
Historical Photo Courtesy of Scotsman Publications LTD.

#scotland #edinburgh #oldphoto #oldedinburgh #history
A striking split-image comparison of Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town captures the street's timeless charm across six decades. On the left, a black-and-white photograph from 1961 shows a quaint, narrow cobblestone road curving uphill amid tall, austere stone tenements with arched windows and plain facades. Vintage cars—boxy sedans and vans—line the misty street, with sparse pedestrians in coats strolling under overcast skies, evoking mid-20th-century Scotland's subdued vibe. The right side bursts into vibrant color from 2025 at sunset: the same buildings now painted in whimsical pastels—deep pink, sky blue, lavender, and mustard yellow—with ornate gables, turrets, and flower boxes. Tourists in modern attire wander the lively thoroughfare, boutique shops glow warmly, and a dramatic orange-pink sky bathes the scene in golden light. Bold white text overlays read "Victoria Street, Edinburgh" top-center, "1961" bottom-left, and "2025" bottom-right, with credits "facebook.com/Dominik.Smrek.Scottish.Insider." This visual evolution highlights the street's transformation from gritty historic lane to Instagram-famous Harry Potter-inspired wonder.
December 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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POV: Your uncle just murdered the king in his own bed 😱💀 Perth and its history #historytime #scotland #perth #darkhistory #medieval #truecrime #historyfacts #royalty #kingjames #assassination #scottish #scarystory #storytime #fyp #foryou #viral #medieval

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Uncle MURDERED King James I in His Bed 😱 #history
YouTube video by Journey Dude - Exploring Scotland
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December 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Dean Village, Edinburgh - 1837 and 2025

Feel free to share your lovely memories from this place :)

#scotland #edinburgh #beautifuldestinations #visitscotland
Side‑by‑side comparison image of Dean Village in Edinburgh across time. On the left is a detailed black‑and‑white drawing labelled “1837,” showing old stone mill buildings packed closely beside a curving river. The water in the foreground flows around scattered boulders and over a low weir or waterfall, with an arched stone bridge in the background and tall, plain gabled warehouses rising above the riverbank. On the right, labelled “2025,” is a bright colour photograph taken from a similar angle. Sunlight warms reddish and yellow sandstone tenement buildings with pitched roofs, chimneys, and bay windows, surrounded by green trees and bushes. The Water of Leith runs calmly through the foreground, bordered by grassy banks and a stone wall. Across the top center, in large white script, is the title “Dean Village.” Along the bottom in small white text is a Facebook link.
December 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🪬🧿 Horses and Scottish Tranquility #horses #horselife #scotland #scotlandtrip #scotlandtravel #scotlandshots #scotlandforever #alba #photographer #photooftheday
A wide landscape photograph features two horses standing in a vast, grassy field under a dramatic, cloudy sky. In the foreground, a dark brown horse stands on the left, facing away from the viewer and looking towards the distant horizon. On the right, a large white or light grey Shire horse with a thick, long, flaxen mane and feathered legs stands facing the viewer. The horses are separated by a wide expanse of green, slightly uneven pasture. In the background, the rolling hills and green valleys of the countryside stretch out to the mid-ground, where a chain of low, hazy mountains creates the backdrop. The sky is bright with hints of sunset or sunrise, casting warm light on the clouds and the landscape, giving the image a moody, cinematic feel.
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🪬🧿Lauriston Castle

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#lauristoncastle #castle #scotland #architecture #travel #history #stormy #landscape #edinburgh #photography #alttext
A low-angle, long shot shows the front view of the Lauriston Castle, a sprawling tan-colored stone structure with multiple towers and tall chimneys, set against a backdrop of a dark, stormy sky. A paved road leads up to the castle, and signs indicating the presence of an ice cream stand and that Lauriston Castle is open are visible near the road. The castle has many windows of varying sizes and shapes, and the roof is made of gray tiles. There are trees and bushes surrounding the castle. The lighting is dim and dramatic, creating a sense of foreboding.
November 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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🪬🧿 Magical Scottish Highlands

#mountains #lake #dusk #landscape #nature #tranquility #wilderness #alttext #scotland #highlands
A tranquil, wide-angle landscape photograph of a calm, dark loch reflecting two large mountains under a dramatic, colorful sky. In the foreground, the placid water of the loch stretches across the bottom of the frame, with a dark reflection of the surrounding mountains and sky. The loch's surface is smooth, with faint ripples near the shore. On the left side, lush, vibrant green trees and bushes fill the foreground, with thick leaves and branches. On the right, a dense stand of dark green pine trees lines the edge of the loch and extends up toward the mountains. In the middle ground, the loch narrows, bordered on both sides by these dark green trees. The background is dominated by two massive mountains. The one on the left is a steep, rugged cliff face with visible rock formations and patches of dark green moss. The one on the right is a large, rounded mountain covered in golden-brown and green grasses, illuminated by the last rays of a setting sun. The light catches the texture of the grass, creating a warm glow. The sky above is a magnificent blend of colors. The left side is a soft blue-purple with scattered clouds, while the right side is a brilliant mix of fiery orange, yellow, and deep magenta, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. Wispy clouds streak across the vibrant sky. The overall impression is one of serene, awe-inspiring natural beauty, with the dramatic sky and mountains reflected perfectly in the still water of the loch.
September 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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When YouTube was actually GOOD. (2013 Footage) 📺 hahaha #meme #history #nostalgia :D youtube.com/shorts/Ef0_e...
When YouTube was actually GOOD. (2013 Footage) 📺 #memes #shorts
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December 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Strong! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qYl...
"One Day I Will Learn The Big Secret" - Sir Anthony Hopkins Says He's Too Old To Fear Death
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November 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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🪬🧿Simply Scotland

#landscape #sheep #nature #pastoral #tranquility #grazing #hills #clouds #scenery #meadow #alttext #scotland
A grassy, picturesque landscape is featured in the image, with a sheep grazing peacefully in the foreground. The sky is a mix of pale blue and white, filled with puffy clouds that add depth to the scene. A large, sloping hill rises in the background, its surface covered with a mix of dark and light vegetation. The foreground is dominated by a field of green grass, providing a lush contrast to the muted tones of the hill. The sheep, with its fluffy white fleece, stands out against the green backdrop as it grazes on the grass. The overall composition of the image creates a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
November 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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🪬🧿 Castle on hill, moon above

#edinburgh #castle #scotland #moon #sky #architecture #travel #history #photography #landmark #alttext
Edinburgh Castle on a rocky hill is positioned in the centre of the frame, with the moon visible in the top right corner against a clear blue sky. The castle, constructed from tan-colored stone, features multiple turrets and buildings, with a flag waving atop the highest tower. The hill on which it stands is covered with sparse vegetation, and the image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the castle's imposing stature.
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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🪬🧿 Crichton Parish Church in autumn

#autumn #church #landscape #scotland #graveyard #crichton #trees #sky #heritage #architecture #alttext
An eye-level shot focuses on Crichton parish church surrounded by autumnal trees, with a vast, open landscape fading into the horizon under a partly cloudy sky. The church, constructed from light-colored stone, is a prominent feature with its tower and traditional architecture. A graveyard with upright headstones lies adjacent to the building, set against a backdrop of trees displaying hues of orange, brown, and green. The terrain surrounding the church is undulating, and the varied vegetation creates a dynamic texture. The sky is a mix of gray and blue, suggesting either early morning or late afternoon light.
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🪬🧿Portobello Beach

#portobello #beach #edinburgh #scotland #summer #aerial #seaside #sunny #travel #photography #alttext
Aerial view of Portobello beach, with a line of buildings on the left of the image, next to the beach, and the sea on the right. The beach has multiple groups of people enjoying the sunny weather. The image is bright, but with slightly muted colours.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Scottish facts to make you giggle! Happy Coo's day! #facts #dailymemes #banter #BanterTime #scottishbanter #thisisedinburgh #HighlandCow #heilancoo
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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🪬🧿 Temple old kirk, Middlothian, Scotland #scotland #visitscotland #historicscotland #scottishhistory #travel #explore #scotlandexplore #beautifulscotland #scotlandlover #scotlandlove #scotlandsbeauty #scotshots #scotland_greatshots #ruins #church
A sun-drenched close-up of the ancient, grey stone ruins of Temple Old Kirk, Midlothian, Scotland. The central feature is the upper section of the church's gable end, constructed of roughly hewn, moss-flecked blocks. At the peak, a small, square bell-cote structure sits atop the triangular gable. The late afternoon sun is bursting brilliantly through the open window of the bell-cote, creating a striking starburst effect. The stone ruin is framed from below by dark, shadowy foliage, and from above by the dense, towering canopy of mature trees silhouetted against the bright, hazy sky. The dramatic natural light emphasizes the ruin's historical texture and peaceful, overgrown setting.
November 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM