Category Archives: travel

Old Rocks and Bones Menorcan Style

Posted on June 16, 2016 by greenmackenzie

There’s a magical isle of ancient fossil filled limestone, scattered liberally with ancient hand carved monuments of stone. It sits just east of mainland Spain washed by the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean waves and gentle tides. Baked beneath … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, mythology, travel | Tagged ancient, goddess, history, mindfulness, Minorca, mythology, Phonecian, ruins, stone monuments, Tanit, Taula, Torralba D'en Salord, travel | 42 Comments

Mountainous Half-Light

Posted on March 29, 2016 by greenmackenzie

In the half-light between mist and sun, within the deep folds of the winter Coullin, a sparkling bridge of light spans the Choire Laggan. Some say the rainbow bridge Bifrost leads all the way to Asguard, home of the … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Coullin, Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye, landscape, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, weather | 52 Comments

Ancient Dunbar

Posted on February 22, 2016 by greenmackenzie

Sitting away to the far east of East Lothian, is the remains of a very ancient fort and port, which has been at the heart of power struggles for almost 1,000 years. Its strategic position at the mouth of … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, history, travel | Tagged ancient, castle, Dunbar, history, Lothian, photography, port, scotland, seaside, travel, walk | 42 Comments

Vibrant Pittenweem

Posted on February 2, 2016 by greenmackenzie

Vibrant Pittenweem, Fife There’s a beautifully vibrant wee town, tucked away in the East Neuk of Fife, which has reinvented itself many times over the years. It’s name, Pittenweem, is a mix of Pictish and Scottish Gaelic words which … Continue reading →

Posted in art, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Arts Festival, festival, Fife, historic, history, Pittenweem, port, postaday, scotland, travel, what to do | 66 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

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 →

Posted in Edinburgh, mythology, travel | Tagged Christmas, Edinburgh, light, magic, mythology, photography, scotland, solstice, stars, winter | 48 Comments

Caribbean Commute

Posted on November 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Whenever we go away on holiday, we take time to notice the locals and their lifestyles. Sitting sipping coffee in the morning we watched many locals drive to work across the blue bay in front of our Barbados hotel. It … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, travel | Tagged Barbados, boats, commuting, lifestyle, mindfulness, mornings, philosophy, photography, stress, travel, well being, wisdom | 47 Comments

Paradise this Way

Posted on November 11, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Washed by the soft warm waves of the Caribbean, a sea grass meadow beckons in the shallow blue waters off Barbados. Here the Green Sea Turtles wait to welcome you to their paradise beneath the tropical sea. Gliding with ease … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, relaxation, travel | Tagged Barbados, Carribean, nature, Ocean, photography, relaxation, travel, turtles, underwater, water | 55 Comments

Mountains, Clouds and Lochs

Posted on August 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We packed up and headed North again on Monday. Those of you who have been following for a while will know that we are heading to the West coast village of Plockton, but the route there is stunning, no matter … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, photos, travel | Tagged clouds, lochs, magic, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, scotland, spiritual, travel | 71 Comments

Plockton High Tide

Posted on June 30, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Although there are two high tides each day in the bays of Plockton, when the moon is new or full the water level is much higher. This full bowl of water gives wonderful reflections, and I caught this in the … Continue reading →