JustRoryDuncan
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Look, I’ve loved loads of jobs. Lots of education, research, govt policy, funding, higher ed, teaching. Now I like helping people with this, and cooking, fermenting things, bread and stuff. https://www.duddingstonconsulting.co.uk
One day, this odd-looking sourdough starter (Levito madre) will be panettone.
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
One day, this odd-looking sourdough starter (Levito madre) will be panettone.
The Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh preparing for Christmas
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh preparing for Christmas
Fair to say the comments on this don’t agree with the author… Augar is positive about the Skills White Paper for English FE/HE, whilst ignoring the gross underfunding over >a decade is now baked in.
October 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Fair to say the comments on this don’t agree with the author… Augar is positive about the Skills White Paper for English FE/HE, whilst ignoring the gross underfunding over >a decade is now baked in.
It’s nice here. #seville #WinterShorteningStrategy
October 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It’s nice here. #seville #WinterShorteningStrategy
This morning’s glamorous walking partner
October 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
This morning’s glamorous walking partner
Positively calming.
September 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Positively calming.
(Yet another) stunning day. Grabbing every possible photon on my retinas before the inevitable winter..
September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
(Yet another) stunning day. Grabbing every possible photon on my retinas before the inevitable winter..
Beautiful day in the Pentland hills, can definitely feel Autumn now
September 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Beautiful day in the Pentland hills, can definitely feel Autumn now
Dr Neils’ Garden at the foot of Arthur’s Seat is a hidden gem. It was the private garden or two local doctors who spent their lives terracing a slope and planting it. It’s now maintained by volunteers and is incredibly peaceful and beautiful
September 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Dr Neils’ Garden at the foot of Arthur’s Seat is a hidden gem. It was the private garden or two local doctors who spent their lives terracing a slope and planting it. It’s now maintained by volunteers and is incredibly peaceful and beautiful
Quick sprint up Arthur’s Seat first thing. What a day
September 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Quick sprint up Arthur’s Seat first thing. What a day
Had these in China, real nose burners. But fried egg flavour Spanish crisps are 🤌
September 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Had these in China, real nose burners. But fried egg flavour Spanish crisps are 🤌
One of Edinburgh’s lesser known castles on my walk this morning. (Although it does feature in Highlander, apparently). #craigmillar
September 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
One of Edinburgh’s lesser known castles on my walk this morning. (Although it does feature in Highlander, apparently). #craigmillar
Portobello beach ‘big busk’ yesterday… loads and loads of performers along the seafront. Some amazingly talented kids
August 31, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Portobello beach ‘big busk’ yesterday… loads and loads of performers along the seafront. Some amazingly talented kids
Christmas lager making underway
August 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Christmas lager making underway
Always feel a change in season when the Edinburgh festival ends. The big crowds leave, the sun is lower and there’s just a touch of autumn in the air
August 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Always feel a change in season when the Edinburgh festival ends. The big crowds leave, the sun is lower and there’s just a touch of autumn in the air
UK media this summer
August 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
UK media this summer
Morning run. Absolutely perfect day again
August 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Morning run. Absolutely perfect day again
Edinburgh sky, 20.8.25
August 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Edinburgh sky, 20.8.25
Lochanagar Munro walk… 35000 steps, feet hurt but what a lovely day in 27°C Scottish highlands
August 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Lochanagar Munro walk… 35000 steps, feet hurt but what a lovely day in 27°C Scottish highlands
Lochnagar was so dramatic today. Absolutely stunning
August 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Lochnagar was so dramatic today. Absolutely stunning
Cairn O’Mount (1500 ft) on the way north to climb Lochnagar
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cairn O’Mount (1500 ft) on the way north to climb Lochnagar
Long walk today up the Twin Cairn Law (hill) in the Scottish Borders. There are two large cairns at the top, legend says in memory of brothers who unknowingly fought each other in battle. The view from the top is to the Cheviot hill in England. There’s a little book in the cairn with a nice notebook
August 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Long walk today up the Twin Cairn Law (hill) in the Scottish Borders. There are two large cairns at the top, legend says in memory of brothers who unknowingly fought each other in battle. The view from the top is to the Cheviot hill in England. There’s a little book in the cairn with a nice notebook
Traditional £7.90 Edinburgh festival fringe pint in a plastic glass. I do love it tho.
July 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Traditional £7.90 Edinburgh festival fringe pint in a plastic glass. I do love it tho.