Photos (part 1)

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 16 Jul 2007, 20:43

You mean the Grand Figgati Canal? Nice shot of the Adelpho Bridge don't you think?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 16 Jul 2007, 21:46

My sources had told me you were off to the watery city

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 21 Jul 2007, 23:28

Dada clan just got back from a wedding at Pittodrie stadium. Neo Dadaist #1 was a flower-girl :

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ecm · Post by **ecm** » 22 Jul 2007, 12:57

What a fab piccie.

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She looks like she's giving them all their orders.

"You there! Old man in the skirt. Fetch me a Ribena and lemonade and make it snappy."

I take it the last photo is of Sweet Baby J? Hope that's not the bridal train he's chewing on?

Dadaist · Post by **Dadaist** » 22 Jul 2007, 15:56

It is young master James, yes. He is chewing on a gift to Emily from the bride and groom - a "Build A Bear Workshop" bride bear.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 23 Jul 2007, 00:33

Build a chewd bear?

As for sis

Look at the way they're all bowing toward her

Now she's not tanned enough to mistake her for Jimmy Calderwood so
( insert Psyco music.....)
Have you got a young Thatcher in the making?
You CAN turn her from the darkside

Post by **wangi** » 24 Jul 2007, 22:34

A wedding at Pittodrie? You move in strange circles indeed Mr D.

Sometimes the clichéd shots are worth it:

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/82783414

http://www.pbase.com/wangi/image/82783493

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 25 Jul 2007, 10:18

Lovely pics Dada, what a wonderful venue for a wedding.

Love those skies too Wangi, great shots.

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 25 Jul 2007, 21:19

Love those evening pics wangi!
Thought I'd put this one in for all you " Stornoway Black Pudding " Lovers!!!
Mr. Arachnid and I went to Aberfoyle today and on the way home we stopped at Dobbies near Stirling to get his supply, which should keep him happy for a wee while!!!

foxy · Post by **foxy** » 29 Jul 2007, 15:44

Is it Sardinia Marya?...looks absolutely lovely

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 29 Jul 2007, 17:17

Marya wrote:.....I'm still recovering from the Ryanair 'treat the passengers like cattle and milk them for every extra penny you can' philosophy.

Ditto.

Must give them credit with regard to actually landing ahead of schedule but everything else! A loudspeaker announcement that was really loud, woke everyone up and was actually for SCRATCHCARDS.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jul 2007, 19:36

arachnid wrote:Love those evening pics wangi!
Thought I'd put this one in for all you " Stornoway Black Pudding " Lovers!!!
Mr. Arachnid and I went to Aberfoyle today and on the way home we stopped at Dobbies near Stirling to get his supply, which should keep him happy for a wee while!!!

yum yum

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Jul 2007, 19:38

Ryanair?? I'd never fly with them.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 29 Jul 2007, 21:55

These photos of Portobello's open air pool appeared in Saturday's Scotsman in an article on Edinburgh's Victorian baths:

Swimmers bathe in old glory

1957

1962

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 29 Jul 2007, 22:35

My parents lived in the building at the top of the road then, seen behind the queue. Now Kwik Fit
One of my early memories is sitting on the bunker and seeing the top of the diving board of the outdoor pool, and the maroon buses going by

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Aug 2007, 18:50

This is a game that anyone can play but my money is on Poppy. Where was I today?

Clue no 1

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 05 Aug 2007, 19:34

Newhails?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Aug 2007, 20:34

Not Newhailes, a little further afield. Here's Clue no 2.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 05 Aug 2007, 20:40

Gosford House ?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Aug 2007, 20:43

Always planned to go there but haven't made it yet. Try further south.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 05 Aug 2007, 20:56

Grounds of Dirleton Castle then ?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 05 Aug 2007, 21:01

Frequent visitor, but not today. Time for Clue no 3:

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » 06 Aug 2007, 07:10

Dawyck Botanic Garden.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 06 Aug 2007, 17:02

Well spotted Dakota. I can only assume Poppy is on holiday.

Dawyck is 28 miles south of Edinburgh on the B712, 8 miles south-west of Peebles and just around the corner from Stobo Castle. We got there a little too late for the displays of rhododendron and azalea but had an interesting afternoon nevertheless. Well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity.

more info

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » 09 Aug 2007, 19:48

We were on holiday last week at Loch Tummel near Pitlochry for a change this year. The weather was good (never too hot nor too cold) and it was very relaxing. The caravan site we stayed at was at Tummel bridge which was 13 miles from Pitlochry and the roads were very narrow with plenty of sharp bends (had a couple of near misses). We went to a few places including Piltochry, Blair Atholl castle, the distillary, Aberfeldy and Loch Rannoch. Anyway, here are a few photos that I took while we were there

Loch Tummel from the Queen's view.

Blair Atholl castle.

Blair Atholl distillary.

The caravan we stayed in.

Inside the caravan

Tummel bridge

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Aug 2007, 21:41

posh caravan

Scorpion · Post by **Scorpion** » 09 Aug 2007, 22:00

Yeah, it had a bathroom with a shower, toilet and bath. The double bedroom had an en suite toilet

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 09 Aug 2007, 22:33

Scorpion wrote:Yeah, it had a bathroom with a shower, toilet and bath. The double bedroom had an en suite toilet

changed days from when I went to caravan and you had to hold it in until you got to the toilet/shower block! or pee in bush

Must go try posh caravan with "inside" toilet and shower.

Mate of Marya · Post by **Mate of Marya** » 10 Aug 2007, 07:21

[quote="Scorpion"]We were on holiday last week at Loch Tummel near Pitlochry for a change this year.

I instantly recognised your photographs.
We have spent many a Hogmany in a lodge at the River Tilt Park, just two minutes from Tummel Bridge, in Blair Atholl. It is a very picturesque area of Scotland, particularly when covered in a blanket of snow. You can sit by the roaring open fire in the Atholl Arms and admire the scenery from this cosy haven. The River Tilt park has a swimming pool with sauna etc., It is great swimming in the warm water and looking out the windows to see the cold crisp snow on the ground. There is also an excellent 4* restaurant called The Loft on the site. A very peaceful setting with numerous country walks. Sledging in the grounds of Blair Castle is fun. I would highly recommend the River Tilt Park to anyone interested in a short break, summer or winter.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 10 Aug 2007, 08:04

I love that area too, we once had a lovely caravan holiday about three miles south of Pitlochry. The site had about three cottages and half a dozen or so caravans in the grounds of a big house. It was so safe for the children and they had great fun exploring the grounds, chasing chickens and rabbits (not to mention the kittens which I am sure were half wildcat).
Mr TG loved his visit to the Edradour Distillery where they make the House of Lords whisky (you can't buy it anywhere else) For a few years we had an annual sojurn up there just so he could buy it but haven't done so for a while now. I'm not sure that they still actually make it.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 12 Aug 2007, 19:28

We were on a walk today and came across this. Where is it?!

arachnid · Post by **arachnid** » 12 Aug 2007, 21:07

Joppa Salt Pans perhaps??

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 12 Aug 2007, 21:18

It's inland and here's a photo of the interior - it was pretty scary getting out through the upper "door" in the back as you have to stretch over from the l/h side. My rucksack hit the top of the doorframe and it could have knocked me into that race!

This is the weir that the millrace comes from:

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 12 Aug 2007, 21:23

Falls of Clyde?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 12 Aug 2007, 21:30

No. Much closer! It's in the Gore Glen near Gorebridge. Totally unexpected place. I've been trying to find out more about it. There are routemaps of walks close by but not this bit of the South Esk.