Matthew Rushton
@mjrushton.bsky.social
Priest in Edinburgh, Canon Emeritus, former cathedral Precentor (Canterbury, Rochester), former solicitor, family guy, liturgical scrivener
Autumnal scenes on Holy Corner
October 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Autumnal scenes on Holy Corner
Sunrise over the Meadows
September 14, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Sunrise over the Meadows
Morning all! (Berwick-upon-Tweed, 07/09/25)
September 7, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Morning all! (Berwick-upon-Tweed, 07/09/25)
A little excursion to the College Valley, including going up Great Hetha and paddling in the Hethpool Linn, followed by the obligatory stop at Doddingtons Dairy cafe.
June 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
A little excursion to the College Valley, including going up Great Hetha and paddling in the Hethpool Linn, followed by the obligatory stop at Doddingtons Dairy cafe.
50. How did that happen? It’s been quite a journey, but I’ve made it this far. I’d like to go back and tell this little chap that it’s all going to work out ok. I wonder what he’d think? (Probably something like ‘Lose some weight, you *** *******’)
June 12, 2025 at 6:08 AM
50. How did that happen? It’s been quite a journey, but I’ve made it this far. I’d like to go back and tell this little chap that it’s all going to work out ok. I wonder what he’d think? (Probably something like ‘Lose some weight, you *** *******’)
The Riding of the Bounds at Berwick-upon-Tweed - the procession leaves the Barracks for the Guildhall (info re this annual tradition: www.visitberwick.com/whats-on/the...) @visitberwick.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The Riding of the Bounds at Berwick-upon-Tweed - the procession leaves the Barracks for the Guildhall (info re this annual tradition: www.visitberwick.com/whats-on/the...) @visitberwick.bsky.social
Housemartins nesting on the cliffs at Fisherman’s Haven, Berwick-upon-Tweed
April 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Housemartins nesting on the cliffs at Fisherman’s Haven, Berwick-upon-Tweed
A different view of the mighty Tweed today, from the south bank, complete with boat, castle wall and bridge (and dog, naturally)
April 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
A different view of the mighty Tweed today, from the south bank, complete with boat, castle wall and bridge (and dog, naturally)
Sunny spanielling in the woods
April 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Sunny spanielling in the woods
Enjoying the blossom while it lasts 🌸
April 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Enjoying the blossom while it lasts 🌸
Pretty in pink @chchholycorner.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Pretty in pink @chchholycorner.bsky.social
Another sunny view of Holy Corner in Edinburgh with the spires/towers all visible. L to R: Elim Pentecostal (formerly Baptist), Eric Liddell Community (formerly North Morningside Parish Church), Morningside United Church, and @chchholycorner.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Another sunny view of Holy Corner in Edinburgh with the spires/towers all visible. L to R: Elim Pentecostal (formerly Baptist), Eric Liddell Community (formerly North Morningside Parish Church), Morningside United Church, and @chchholycorner.bsky.social
A lovely afternoon on the Holy Corner
April 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A lovely afternoon on the Holy Corner
Today is, apparently, the feast of Bishop Gilbert of Caithness (d.1245). Wikipedia has this gem: “Folklore surrounding St Gilbert [includes] a legend of how he overcame a dragon—or salamander—that was terrorising the country.” Quite a big different between those two…
April 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Today is, apparently, the feast of Bishop Gilbert of Caithness (d.1245). Wikipedia has this gem: “Folklore surrounding St Gilbert [includes] a legend of how he overcame a dragon—or salamander—that was terrorising the country.” Quite a big different between those two…
Reader, we got wet…
March 28, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Reader, we got wet…
It’s a beautiful view, but something tells me I’m about to get rather wet…
March 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
It’s a beautiful view, but something tells me I’m about to get rather wet…
Happy Feast of the Annunciation! (Image: North Rose Window @chchholycorner.bsky.social )
March 25, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Happy Feast of the Annunciation! (Image: North Rose Window @chchholycorner.bsky.social )
“Come on then… I’m waiting!
March 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“Come on then… I’m waiting!
Who’s this popping up to say hello? Not seen you on our morning walk for a few months…
March 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Who’s this popping up to say hello? Not seen you on our morning walk for a few months…
Just a few days to get your application in to be Rector of St Columba’s-by-the-Castle. Seriously, who wouldn’t want this view from in front of their church? jobs.churchtimes.co.uk/jobs/Rector-...
February 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Just a few days to get your application in to be Rector of St Columba’s-by-the-Castle. Seriously, who wouldn’t want this view from in front of their church? jobs.churchtimes.co.uk/jobs/Rector-...
A fine (almost spring-like?) morning on the holy corner
February 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
A fine (almost spring-like?) morning on the holy corner