Andrew Spacey
@andrewspacey.bsky.social
Them stories&poems. Recent stories in The Madrid Review. Poems in The Starbeck Orion. Lived in Australia, Spain and the Netherlands. Ex coalminer, Witness the Dust. Guardian Country Diarist, 21 Bird Poems. Sonnets, Green Balk Lane. Dutch partner. EU. YNWA
That deep feeling of walker's relief, the roaring of the bothy fire, the drying of the boots, the warming of the hands, the prospects of the single malt, the dreams of one golden eagle.
December 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
That deep feeling of walker's relief, the roaring of the bothy fire, the drying of the boots, the warming of the hands, the prospects of the single malt, the dreams of one golden eagle.
Leaving Loch Morar behind, heading for the bothy, fire, some grub and hot tea, at Glen Pean.
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Leaving Loch Morar behind, heading for the bothy, fire, some grub and hot tea, at Glen Pean.
North West Highlands heading towards Loch Morar and Oban Bothy.
December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
North West Highlands heading towards Loch Morar and Oban Bothy.
The steep climb from Glencoul bothy at lochside then round the headland and down to Glendhu bothy. Northern Highlands.
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The steep climb from Glencoul bothy at lochside then round the headland and down to Glendhu bothy. Northern Highlands.
Loch Morar from Oban bothy. 1000 feet deep out in the middle.
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Loch Morar from Oban bothy. 1000 feet deep out in the middle.
Leaving Glenpean bothy heading for Oban bothy by Loch Morar.
November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Leaving Glenpean bothy heading for Oban bothy by Loch Morar.
This western conifer seed bug? landed on the kitchen window a few hours after the neighbour cut down a pine tree. Relative newcomer to UK I think? Here in Sheffield.
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This western conifer seed bug? landed on the kitchen window a few hours after the neighbour cut down a pine tree. Relative newcomer to UK I think? Here in Sheffield.
The rough track towards Loch Morar and Oban bothy from Glenpean.
July 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The rough track towards Loch Morar and Oban bothy from Glenpean.
The low road to Glenpean bothy from Loch Morar.
July 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The low road to Glenpean bothy from Loch Morar.
A recent Oxfam purchase - Sans Gnossie NnES. But Such a mix from Erik.
June 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
A recent Oxfam purchase - Sans Gnossie NnES. But Such a mix from Erik.
Adding a bit more bindweed!
May 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Adding a bit more bindweed!
A wee while back, on our way to Glenpean bothy!
April 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A wee while back, on our way to Glenpean bothy!
We pass by this gem most days. At weekends it opens up for visitors. Musical events here are very special.
March 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
We pass by this gem most days. At weekends it opens up for visitors. Musical events here are very special.
The river in the sea the sea in the river.
February 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The river in the sea the sea in the river.
Glenpean bothy trip and on to Loch Morar.
January 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Glenpean bothy trip and on to Loch Morar.
Sex, death and wine
Wine, sex and death
Deathsex, wine?
Wine, sex and death
Deathsex, wine?
January 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Sex, death and wine
Wine, sex and death
Deathsex, wine?
Wine, sex and death
Deathsex, wine?
Fig, whisky, honey and brandy in the mincemeat, elbow grease, butter, olive oil and a few cursings in the agricultural pastry...with clotted cream and Dutch coffee. Once a year, the pie to nearly die for.
December 20, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Fig, whisky, honey and brandy in the mincemeat, elbow grease, butter, olive oil and a few cursings in the agricultural pastry...with clotted cream and Dutch coffee. Once a year, the pie to nearly die for.
The universal trial and error method of any writer seen here clearly on the opening page in the maestro's classic Christmas book from December 1843. Motto: write, revise, write better.
A Christmas Carol, the original hand-written version, now in Pierpont Morgan Library NY.
A Christmas Carol, the original hand-written version, now in Pierpont Morgan Library NY.
December 14, 2024 at 7:10 PM
The universal trial and error method of any writer seen here clearly on the opening page in the maestro's classic Christmas book from December 1843. Motto: write, revise, write better.
A Christmas Carol, the original hand-written version, now in Pierpont Morgan Library NY.
A Christmas Carol, the original hand-written version, now in Pierpont Morgan Library NY.
I did drop this envelope and the pavement sketched an instant self-portrait.
December 8, 2024 at 5:09 PM
I did drop this envelope and the pavement sketched an instant self-portrait.
When looking back inspires what will follow.
December 4, 2024 at 8:31 PM
When looking back inspires what will follow.