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Books, art, maths, knitting, embroidery, gardening, cats, hens, Early Medleval history, the Western Isles, good food, sea swimming, shells, birds & wildlife.

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A tabby cat on the long stool looks through the window as rain streams down the glass.

A tabby cat on the long stool looks through the window as rain streams down the glass.

The horizontal rain and wild winds have arrived. #Brady seems happy to be inside. 😻🐈 #uist

10.03.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there's shouting after you, keep going. Don't ever stop. Keep going. If you want a taste of freedom, keep going."

-- Harriet Tubman, who died #OTD 1913

10.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
A large black cat lies on the long stool as sunshine streams through the window.

A large black cat lies on the long stool as sunshine streams through the window.

#Bingo dreams of growing up to be as huge as his uncle #panther πŸ˜»πŸˆβ€β¬›

10.03.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The sky is dazzling with silver, gold, green and blue

The sky is dazzling with silver, gold, green and blue

#skylarks are singing #uist

10.03.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A bright orange kitten lies on the long stool in front of the smeared window.

A bright orange kitten lies on the long stool in front of the smeared window.

#Claus #FosterKitten is torn. He likes being stroked but then hits me (claws in). 🀣😻🐈

10.03.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Dark clouds with a hint of light behind them. The land is sodden and the loch is grey.

Dark clouds with a hint of light behind them. The land is sodden and the loch is grey.

Blue sky through ragged rips in the clouds.

Blue sky through ragged rips in the clouds.

A pale gold sun through muddled clouds

A pale gold sun through muddled clouds

The sunlight glitters on the sea and a fence post has almost surrendered to the wind.

The sunlight glitters on the sea and a fence post has almost surrendered to the wind.

A day of light and dark #uist

10.03.2026 10:26 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Poor daffodils! #uist

09.03.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Heavy rain clouds through a rain-battered window.

Heavy rain clouds through a rain-battered window.

When you’re in the midst of emptying litter trays and a squall strikes #uist

09.03.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
7/8ths of the sky is rain clouds over the loch but there’s a patch of blue to the southwest.

7/8ths of the sky is rain clouds over the loch but there’s a patch of blue to the southwest.

Silver clouds and palest gold sun to the west. There are still puddles on the driveway.

Silver clouds and palest gold sun to the west. There are still puddles on the driveway.

A fine afternoon but I’m anticipating rain later. #uist

09.03.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A good day to give thanks for fire and rescue personnel in Glasgow, and around the world

09.03.2026 08:40 πŸ‘ 165 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
A magnificently striped tabby cat lounges on the far end of a pale brown leather sofa. The green herringbone blanket matches his eyes.

A magnificently striped tabby cat lounges on the far end of a pale brown leather sofa. The green herringbone blanket matches his eyes.

The prodigal kitty, #Brady, lounges on the end of the sofa while we discuss Norwegian kings on the #BeowulfAndBeyond webinar. 😻🐈

09.03.2026 09:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bands of silver and grey in sea and sky.

Bands of silver and grey in sea and sky.

Across the marshes to the sea, there’s a band of palest blue along the horizon.

Across the marshes to the sea, there’s a band of palest blue along the horizon.

Soft gold and green grassland, silver streams and the pale sky.

Soft gold and green grassland, silver streams and the pale sky.

Everywhere is serene water and pale skies. #uist

09.03.2026 09:44 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Looking through the window at the smooth loch and the silver clouds.

Looking through the window at the smooth loch and the silver clouds.

The hills to the south with their drapes of cloud.

The hills to the south with their drapes of cloud.

An almost windless morning and the hills are draped in cloud. #uist

09.03.2026 09:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A pink camellia flower in bloom.

A pink camellia flower in bloom.

Good morning! ✨
Another week is starting, and it looks like we will mainly have sunny weather. Perfect for the plants and the mood. 🌱
Have a marvellous Monday!

09.03.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 186 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Rain falls on garden, fields and loch.

Rain falls on garden, fields and loch.

The panther, a huge black cat, is rather hunched up on the stool in front of the long window. He feels like I do about the weather.

The panther, a huge black cat, is rather hunched up on the stool in front of the long window. He feels like I do about the weather.

It’s all a bit damp outside. #uist

08.03.2026 12:14 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Castle Douglas horned pony cap crosses Atlantic for exhibition The horned cap from southern Scotland would have made the pony wearing it look

Pony Goes to Hollywood (well, Harvard anyway)

The Torrs Celtic pony *mythical beast cap* heads west

#IronAge #Archaeology

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

07.03.2026 08:18 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A dark tortoiseshell cat glares at the camera. She is here to be taken to the vet and dressed before returning to her crofter owner. She was to go to another fosterer but now it looks as though I’m having her for her recovery.

A dark tortoiseshell cat glares at the camera. She is here to be taken to the vet and dressed before returning to her crofter owner. She was to go to another fosterer but now it looks as though I’m having her for her recovery.

My latest guest is not impressed. πŸ™€πŸ˜»πŸˆβ€β¬›

07.03.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
A ginger kitten lies all cosy on cushions and a teddy bear.

A ginger kitten lies all cosy on cushions and a teddy bear.

A calico cat stretches across the duvet.

A calico cat stretches across the duvet.

Lazy #Caturday 😻🐈🐈

07.03.2026 13:43 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The loch is dark under grey clouds.

The loch is dark under grey clouds.

A rock full of waders at North Ford.

A rock full of waders at North Ford.

Still blustery and the waves were sending spray over the causeway at high tide. #waders gathered on a rock, waiting for the tide to fall. #uist

07.03.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dark clouds low over the loch

Dark clouds low over the loch

Strong winds overnight, blustery this morning. #uist

07.03.2026 08:36 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The picture shows a needle made of bone, it resembles its modern descendants with an eye at one end and a tapered end.

The picture shows a needle made of bone, it resembles its modern descendants with an eye at one end and a tapered end.

Things used in everyday life are the real archaeological treasures!

This sewing needle was made from animal bone some 13,000 years ago.

Some designs simply don't need to be improved, because form and functions were perfectly matched from the start

Length: 5.6 cm

πŸ“· Landesmuseum WΓΌrttemberg 🏺

06.03.2026 06:34 πŸ‘ 824 πŸ” 218 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 18
Daffodils and hyacinths in terracotta pots outside the sitting area window. Spot the wee face watching me. πŸ™€πŸ˜»πŸˆ

Daffodils and hyacinths in terracotta pots outside the sitting area window. Spot the wee face watching me. πŸ™€πŸ˜»πŸˆ

The clouds have gathered and the wind is blustery. I’ve spent 10 minutes planting a few things. #uist

06.03.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The sun dazzles in the blue sky and a skein of geese flies across.

The sun dazzles in the blue sky and a skein of geese flies across.

My friend R and I took a gentle walk in the wind and sun. The geese flew over and a skylark sang. #uist

06.03.2026 13:00 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The sun dazzles in a blue sky and glitters on the waters of the loch.

The sun dazzles in a blue sky and glitters on the waters of the loch.

The road verges are golden with old grass and green with the new growth.

The road verges are golden with old grass and green with the new growth.

A glorious day #uist

06.03.2026 11:13 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

North Norfolk peeps, I’m giving a fundraising talk for my friends at St Margaret’s in Ruins, Raynham, on 30th April. It’s on 100 years of Norfolk Wildlife Trust and features an amazing archive of paintings, photographs and stories.

06.03.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eriskay, 2021
#otd

05.03.2026 09:13 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
A tabby cat lies curled up in an armchair, toes in the air and dead to the world.

A tabby cat lies curled up in an armchair, toes in the air and dead to the world.

The same cat on the stool in front of the window, totally relaxed with one front paw hanging over the edge.

The same cat on the stool in front of the window, totally relaxed with one front paw hanging over the edge.

I think #Brady #FosterKitten is finally feeling safe to sleep with abandon , after months on guard in the wild. 😻🐈

05.03.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The western sky is bands of palest yellow, red, and blue, reflecting in the water in the ruts in the driveway.

The western sky is bands of palest yellow, red, and blue, reflecting in the water in the ruts in the driveway.

#sunset #uist

05.03.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
There’s a single rain cloud in the west blocking the sun. Above it, blue sky and mackerel clouds.

There’s a single rain cloud in the west blocking the sun. Above it, blue sky and mackerel clouds.

Nips outside and retrieves the washing from the line. πŸ˜‰ #uist

05.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A tranquil moment

#PoseTonCiel
#Photography
#seatherapy

05.03.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1