Category Archives: Celtic

Light Catchers

Posted on November 26, 2013 by greenmackenzie

It was late afternoon, about an hour before sunset, as I headed out along the path through Roslin Glen. To begin with I walked in the shadows, with tiny slivers of light occasionally piercing through the layers of trees. The … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, Edinburgh, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, thoughts | Tagged Autumn, balance, green man, light, mindfulness, nature, photography, Roslin Glen, scotland, spiritual, woodland | 42 Comments

Otherworldly Grass

Posted on August 11, 2013 by greenmackenzie

In the eternal world of the dead Sun shines upwards from beneath the perfect feet of heroes. Grass ripened peacefully for millennia under dark skies Pauses unchanging in this breathless land. The storm of life blows through Throwing seeds tumbling … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Celtic, change, elemental, history, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged Celtic otherworld, change, grass, mythology, nature, otherworld, photography, poetry, sunset | 26 Comments

Thundering Pool

Posted on July 29, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Tucked away in a northern corner of Northumberland lies the atmospheric Roughting Linn. The name has Gaelic roots, meaning thundering pool, and it has an undoubtedly mystical atmosphere. The path tumbles down almost unseen, from a farm track, through a … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, nature photo, photos, spiritual, unconscious | Tagged ancient history, elemental, fairy, magic, nature, Northumberland, photography, spiritual, waterfall | 52 Comments

Freshly Poured

Posted on July 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

As the sun turns up the temperature we all need access to fresh drinking water, and here in Scotland we have some of the worlds best quality water running freely through our rivers. Heading for a cooling riverside walk is … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged ancient history, Celtic, fresh water, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, water pools | 67 Comments

Stone Sentinals

Posted on June 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

High above the waters of the Inner Sound Pink sandstone lies in exposed wrinkles Freshly cracked and brittle after each new winter The snow and ice reveal the mountains naked shoulders. These broken pieces of her body Gathered by awe … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual | Tagged cairns, elemental, history, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, spiritual | 50 Comments

The Sanctuary of Applecross

Posted on June 1, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There’s a tide licked bay which looks West towards the Hebrides. Filled with pink sand , and cupped in the hands of the high mountains. It’s soft warm breezes blow thousands of miles across open ocean, from the Caribbean, before … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, celtic prayer, green walks, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Applecross, Celtic blessing, history, holy well, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 51 Comments

Ocean Spell

Posted on May 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Moonlight lapped the deserted shore as she slipped the once familiar furs over her cool skin. Her whole body released the tension she had held these past nine years. Her breath slowed as the oceans rhythm flowed once more through … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, thoughts | Tagged Celtic, change, myths, nature, photography, postaday, scottish, Selkies, stories | 54 Comments

The Golden Hare

Posted on May 9, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Listen closely and you’ll hear the song of the Golden Hare, Pouring on moonbeams down mountain paths, Dripping in golden drops across dawn. The mountains mysteries are birthed in its notes, As natures wildness pulses through the veil, Tumbling carelessly … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, photos, poem, spiritual | Tagged Golden Hare, hare, magic, mountain hare, myth, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual | 21 Comments

Door of Shadows

Posted on May 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Would you walk through the door of gold, into the world of shadows. Would you walk if you knew that treasure gleamed Beckoning you forwards. You can leave behind any thing, everything. Bring only what you can carry. Tomorrow is … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, change, mythology, photos, spiritual, unconscious | Tagged awaken, change, doors, DPchallenge, fantasy, life, magic, myth, otherworld, philosophy, photography, spiritual, transformation | 27 Comments

Might and Majesty

Posted on April 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The sheer size of the rugged mountains in the Scottish Highlands immediately makes us feel like tiny ants. Endless miles of empty inhospitable landscapes, rolling out into the distance, forces the dawning realisation that we are small and insignificant. … Continue reading →