Category Archives: Edinburgh

Shadows in Glass

Posted on January 14, 2013 by greenmackenzie

These twisted swirling reflections caught my eye as we walked past Haddington’s oldest church last weekend. It’s the Collegiate Church of St Mary the Virgin, and has been here since 1380. Because the glass is very old it’s not machine … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, philosophy, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, history, life, light, musings, philosophy, photography, Reflections, St Mary the Virgin Haddington, symbolism, windows | 22 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – Illumination

Posted on January 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weeks photo Challenge is illumination. The first two photos are illuminated interiors in central Edinburgh. They both have stunning sets of arches which are beautifully lit with some fairly antique light fittings. The ceiling of the Portrait Gallery is … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, illumination, light, photography, postaday, scotland, things to do in Edinburgh, travel | 15 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – my 2012 in pictures

Posted on December 29, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The weekly photo challenge to end this year is to make a tiled gallery of pictures illustrating my 2012 in photos. This is quite a challenge as I have only been writing this blog since August this year, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Edinburgh, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, life, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 25 Comments

Edinburgh Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 16, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I went on a wee mindful evening stroll through some of Edinburghs Christmas delights, and thought I would take you with me. I find taking photos of where I am helps me slow down and soak in the little details … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, photos, thoughts | Tagged Christmas, Christmas market, Edinburgh, life, mindfulness, musings, photography, things to do in Edinburgh, travel | 13 Comments

Autumns last fling: just before the storm

Posted on November 20, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took these photos while out on a dog walk on Sunday. It was a beautiful sunny autumn day, and the trees were hanging onto their last modesty covering of leaves. On Sunday evening the wind whipped up and a … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Edinburgh, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos | Tagged Autumn, change, fallen leaves, mindful walk | 2 Comments

Surprise Brides of Edinburgh

Posted on November 7, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I had headed up to Edinburgh’s Old Town, looking for some atmospheric shots of the old Closes (the alleyways squeezed between the crooked old highrises). I had set up to take a picture down Old Assembly Close when suddenly a … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, spiritual, Wedding | Tagged bride, Edinburgh, kilts, life, love, marriage, musings, photo, photography, scotland, scottish, spiritual, wedding | 11 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Big

Posted on October 13, 2012 by greenmackenzie

This big bronze horse is carrying his big hero of a rider, Wellington, towards the rather big New Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. I took this photo on my way to a lovely family meal in the hotel on a warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, photo, photography, postaday, scotland, scottish, sunset, travel, vacation | 6 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Happy

Posted on October 6, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Here are some of the many things which make me happy. There are atleast two in every photo. This has been such a lovely challenge to take part in, as I have been smiling all the time I’ve been choosing … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Edinburgh, food, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, Uncategorized, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, Edinburgh, gardening, Highlands, life, love, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, photo, photography, postaday, Rosshire, scotland, scottish, Skye, sunset, things to do in Edinburgh, travel, walk, walking | 1 Comment

Weekly photo challenge (Urban)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took these shots wandering around central Edinburgh this Monday morning…following what would have been a typically lively night at the Festival last night. It was no surprise to find drink featuring in some 🙂 I love the idea of … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, photos | Tagged Drink, Edinburgh, festival, life, photo, postaday, scotland, scottish, streets, travel, urban photos | 2 Comments

Golden Age of Journalism

Posted on August 16, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I love this doorway…. It spills out of the bottom of the old towering sandstone building, right in the heart of Edinburgh, which used to house the local newspaper – The Scotsman. It is minutes from Wavelry Station, where the … Continue reading →