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David TimeTraveller
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Mostly Scottish places, history and heritage, but some travel elsewhere too. Also have a blog https://time4travel.wordpress.com
The snow and sleet over the Scottish Borders cleared and we were then lucky to see an intense aurora #NorthernLights
January 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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The Most Important Location in Scottish History
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December 7, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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Portencross Castle in North Ayrshire, showing how a building can be returned from the brink of collapse by careful restoration. Parts of what you see today date back to about 1360. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...

#Scotland #Ayrshire #NorthAyrshire #Portencross #Castle
December 6, 2024 at 7:16 AM
The William Wallace statue, overlooking the River Tweed near Dryburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders. #history #scotland
December 5, 2024 at 2:56 PM
The Great Tapestry of Scotland: 160 panels depicting different events and times in Scottish history.
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Scotland’s history told in thread
Located in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels is the Great Tapestry of Scotland. It tells a story spanning some 420 million years, from the end of the Ice Age up until the reconvening of the S…
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December 3, 2024 at 2:17 PM
The ruins of Crichton Castle. Once a source of political intrigue and betrayal. #castles #ScottishCastles
December 3, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Gilnockie Tower is a typical rubble built defensive building of the type made popular during the times of the Reivers.
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Gilnockie Tower, border raids and plunder
Close to the River Esk, in what was once “Reiver” country, is a restored 16th century tower house. Known as Gilnockie Tower, it’s just under 5 km (3 miles) from the border with England …
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November 29, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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Watching the #waves and learning the pattern, how they build up, when they break. I could do this for hours. Taken on the #IsleOfHarris #beach #OuterHebrides #sunset #sunsetbeach #scotland

#authenticphotography
November 27, 2024 at 9:24 AM
The #NorthernLights were visible again last night in Iceland. This was taken from the sea front at Reykjavik.
November 22, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Greenknowe Tower, near Gordon in the #ScottishBorders #castles
November 20, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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Elcho Castle, close to the south bank of the River Tay south-east of Perth and one of Scotland's most enjoyable castles. Possibly built on the site of an earlier defensive structure, its origins date back to about 1570. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
#Scotland #Perth #Elcho

November 20, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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Snow is falling in London (son sent us a video!) so thought you might like a reminder that here in Scotland we name the gritting machines and there’s a site that tracks where they all are!
My favs are Gritty Gritty Bang Bang and Spready Mercury ☃️😂
#writingcommunity #scotland
November 19, 2024 at 8:43 AM
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The perspective is a little bit skewed in this image but I'm a big fan of the lighting! Another one from Dean Castle 🙂
#DeanCastle #Scotland #VisitScotland #Ayrshire #EastAyrshireLeisure #TheKiltedPhoto #TheKiltedPhotographer #ScottishCastles #dji #drone
November 19, 2024 at 9:24 PM
The #NorthernLights seen tonight from the Thingvellir National Park in Iceland
November 19, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Tioram Castle, sitting on its tidal island at the mouth of Loch Moidart. #castles #scotland
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
The ruins of Melrose Abbey in the #ScottishBorders
November 19, 2024 at 10:35 AM