Tag Archives: things to do in Edinburgh

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

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

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 →

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My Granny the Philosopher

Posted on August 26, 2012 by greenmackenzie

My Scottish Granny used to say to me when I was upset…”It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters”. I remember dropping a little jug of milk I was trying to place on a … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, poem, thoughts | Tagged Edinburgh, Epictetus, lifes problems, philosophy, poem, poetry, postaday, Shikibu, spilt milk, things to do in Edinburgh | 5 Comments

Cooking with Santa

Posted on August 6, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I was in Edinburgh today, soaking up the festival atmosphere, bathed in unexpected warm sunshine. It was so warm and sunny that the pavement side cafes were filling up and it all looked very continental. I decided to pop into … Continue reading →

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Cloud watching

Posted on July 31, 2012 by greenmackenzie

So this morning I sailed into the Gym for my usual yoga class, only to be told it had been cancelled, very last-minute, for gymnastics…..I was so stunned…it was fairly early in the morning….that I didn’t ask any questions. As … Continue reading →