Category Archives: mythology

The Rainbow Sea

Posted on September 4, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Have you ever looked at rainbows in the sky and wondered where they come from? Well if you follow me today I’ll show you. I’ll take you to the edge of the rainbow sea, where the colours form and … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, mythology | Tagged clouds, earth, elemental, Isle of Skye, landscape, magic, mindfulness, myth, photography, rainbows, scotland, sea, stories | 25 Comments

Reflective Isle

Posted on August 17, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Floating somewhere off the western coast of Scotland, and lapped by the salty sea, an enchanted isle drifts. Sometimes shrouded in soft mist and clouds, sometimes revealed by light, it captures the heart and lures us closer. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, relaxation | Tagged Celtic, island, magic, myths, reflection, scotland, stories, Tir nan Og, travel | 43 Comments

Wild Mountain Calling

Posted on August 4, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Wild mountains called out to me, and pulled me in confusion to their feet. Pools of sea camomile covered my toes, filling the air with the heady scent of sleep, while soft purple clouds drifted in halos around their … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, elemental, mythology | Tagged Beinn na Cailleach, Celtic, clouds, Cullin, Isle of Skye, landscape, magic nature, myths, photography, scotland | 32 Comments

Symbolism of Doors

Posted on July 5, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Doors hold the essence of mystery, seperating two distinct areas, keeping things apart. They are a barrier, a boundary, which must be negotiated, before the threshold can be crossed. The mysterious beyond is hidden from sight by the closed … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mythology, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged barriers, doors, guardians, magic, mystery, myth, photography, postaday, symbolism, travel | 132 Comments

Sacred Skye Mountain

Posted on June 29, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Away across the sea to Skye lies a mountain sacred to the ancient veiled earth goddess, the Cailleach. This sacred peak rises behind Broadford, and carries many legends, while she watches over the lush green glen at her feet. … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Celtic, mythology | Tagged Beinn na Cailleach, boar clan, cailleach, Celtic, Cill Chroisd, Isle of Skye, legends, magic, mountain, myths, sacred, scotland | 36 Comments

Summer Trolls

Posted on June 15, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Summer is here, and the stone trolls are peeping out from beneath her green and floral skirts. Lured out into the warmth and light they share a tale or two of the deep dark earth. Can you see them, … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, mythology, nature photo, travel | Tagged healing wells, Isle of Skye, magic, myths, nature, photography, sacred, scotland, stones, trolls | 58 Comments

Mysterious Mist

Posted on January 11, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Ahead lies shrouded Wrapped in winters freezing cloak Glints of futures hopes This is everything Senses brimming with beauty Future forgotten All certainty rests Forms swirl coming and going Mysterious mist Along these mist shrouded tidal waters people have fought … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mindfulness, mythology | Tagged Celtic, Haiku, magic, mindfulness, mist, myth, nature, photography, poetry, scotland | 43 Comments

Mananan’s Cloak

Posted on January 5, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Mananans soft storm Clouds, mist and ocean swirl in Neither here nor there Edges blurred and gone Timeless cloak folds formlessly Hide and reveal light For all my fact lovers, these shots were captured from the shore in front of … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, poem | Tagged Celtic, Haiku, light, magic, Mananan, mist, myth, nature, photography, poetry, sea god | 45 Comments

New Years Gateway

Posted on January 2, 2015 by greenmackenzie

As the sun sets into the gateway of the year, all is possible. We can walk away from all that binds and hurts us, and we can walk towards all that nourishes and encourages us to grow each day. It … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, mythology | Tagged Celtic, Hogmanay, magic, mindfulness, mist, mythology, new year, photography, scotland, spiritual, sun set | 61 Comments

Solstice Edinburgh: Light in the Dark

Posted on December 21, 2014 by greenmackenzie

So here we are, the longest darkest night of the year. From tomorrow onwards we will turn back towards the sun, and light and warmth will slowly creep back into our lives. In the meantime all of the beautiful sparkling … Continue reading →