Undiscovered Scotland

Beautiful Brodie Castle near Forres in Moray, seen on an absolutely perfect day. Parts of the structure may date back to the 1100s, though the earliest positively identifiable date for any standing section of the castle is 1567. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/forres/brodiec…

The outstanding beach at Calgary Bay, near the north-western tip of the Isle of Mull. In 1876 its name was given to a fort that would become the city of Calgary in the western Canadian province of Alberta. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mull/calgary/i…

Ayrshire was warmer than Greece this afternoon.

Two former cruise liners, 'Hermes' and 'Highland Queen', which provided temporary accommodation for non-local workers at the #Nigg Yard, mid-1970s. Both ships were built in Govan in 1930; 'Hermes' was originally called 'Princess Joan' and 'Highland Queen' was originally 'Princess Elizabeth'. In the foreground is the dock gate which could be opened to allow the platforms to be floated away. [photo: Alan Bush]

Skara Brae is northern Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic village. Situated on the Orkney Islands in northern Scotland, this remarkable set of dwellings was first occupied over 5,000 years ago and used for about 600 years thereafter. 1. 📷 Jim Richardson: nessofbrodgar.co.uk/skarabrae/

The Brandsbutt symbol stone in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, which comes complete with Pictish symbols and an inscription in Ogham, a script sometimes referred to as the "Celtic Tree Alphabet". More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/inverurie/bran…

Spectacular Knoydart skies tonight. #sunset #scotland #highlands #seaside #colours @JudithRalston @StormHour

Stirling Castle (Scotland) reconstruction mock-up of earlier four towered gatehouse and defensive hoarding suggestion. #StirlingCastle #HistoryRebuilt #ScottishCastles

RMS Columba was probably the most famous Clyde steamer in David MacBrayne's fleet. Built in 1878 by J & G Thomson at Clydebank, she sailed from Glasgow to Ardrishaig until withdrawn in 1935. [source: HLH Archives, D1751/2/1/21]

740 years ago today. King Alexander III died in a fall from his horse near Kinghorn in Fife on 19 March 1286. His death ended a golden age in Scottish history and caused a crisis of succession that led to the Wars of Independence with England. More: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kinghorn/kingh…

Sunrise in Assynt, two weeks ago.

After a beautiful spring day here in Glasgow, the Clyde looked just as beautiful at nightfall, with the sunset reflecting off the modern buildings of the city's waterfront . #glasgow #glasgowtoday #sunset #theclyde #riversidemuseum

Galmisdale Point and Eilean Chathastail, #Eigg, c1975 [photo: Ken MacKenzie / Highland Council]

The "Blue Toon" of Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, founded by the Keith family from 1587 and now a major port and the most easterly point in mainland Scotland. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/peterhead/pete…

Since we're getting closer to Scotland's tourist season, I'm looking forward to the things I get to show people around the country. One of those is something that sounds simple, but everybody always loves. Heading to the Isle of Skye on Scotland's last operating turntable ferry!

Luss, Loch Lomond, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tucked along the western shore of Loch Lomond in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, this village is lined with neat stone cottages that burst with colourful flowers in spring and summer. The sheltered bay and long pier offer stunning views across the water to Ben Lomond, a peaceful spot with a pebble beach perfect for a gentle stroll by the water. The village also has deep roots going back over 1,500 years - the Luss Parish Church stands on an ancient site, and the graveyard holds a rare 11th-century Viking hogback stone.

Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye (Scotland) print of ruin in 1790 used as a measurement layout sketch for one of my old watercolour reconstructions. A MacLeod family stronghold. #DunveganCastle #ScottishCoastalCastles #HistoryRebuilt #Watercolourpainting

The magnificent St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, started in 1137 by the Norse Earl Rognvald to celebrate the sainthood of his uncle, Earl Magnus, who had been killed in 1117. More pics and info: undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kirkwall/stmag…

John Mossman's 1850s narrative frieze on the Clifton Street facade of the former Queen's Halls in the West End of Glasgow. It tells a mythical history of civilisation showing the progress from barbarism to eblightement. #glasgow #sculpture #architecture #architecturephotography

For a few months in 1939, #Inverness had three Ness Bridges. Construction of the temporary bridge, designed to carry traffic while the new bridge was built and the suspension bridge dismantled, began in January and was completed by early May. Work on the replacement bridge began in July but work was suspended a month after the outbreak of WWII [photos: HLH Libraries & Aberdeen Weekly Journal]