North Coast 500

North coast 500

We took the road up to Lochiver, surprised at the many English voices singing the praises of Scotland – its breath-taking beauty, majestic mountains, and the way the light changes everything. It’s subtle, soft and unforgettable, unspoilt beauty too.

We took the south road along Loch Ness and found quiet places to take images on its shore – no sightings of the monster though!  

Falls of foyer

At Ullapool I discovered there is a ancient natural fault line (before the two land masses were brought together) between Scotland and England – lets bring it back! 

Loch Ness

Falls of Foyer

View at Ullapool

Driving further north the land becomes more remote and wild. On the way back we stopped at the eerie sight of Culloden moors, which were covered in a layer of crisp snow. I thought of the battlefield sights we’ve lost – where is the real Bannockburn 

Beach near the north west at Scourie

The very north at Durness

Culloden moors

Culloden moors

We stopped at the eerie sight of Culloden moors, which were covered in a layer of crisp snow. I thought of the battlefield sights we’ve lost – where is the real Bannockburn? I hope there will not be houses built here when Scotland has plenty of land.

One of the guys in his red jacket and bunnnet was explaining the battle to me - he didn't seem to be aware this was a "religious battle" - or of the Thirty Years religious wars in Europe at the time etc. etc. There were German, French and Irish troops involved too. No Tom Devine history books in their bookshop either - clearly a saniized version told here By Historic Scotland.

Scottish Music Awards 2019 Fruitmarket

The SMA 2019 showcased the top quality of Scottish music both of the 80s and of the future, November 30th 

- with a top line up of artists. 

Simple Minds, Twin Atlantic, Be Charlotte, Tom Walker, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Josef (Breakthrough artist)

Be Charlotte, Tide Lines, Fat Cops. 

Lewis Capaldi, who’s enjoyed such big success in 2019, 

won songwriter of the year. 

New artist award went to the amazing new talent of Tide Lines – 

won rising sound of Scotland award. The band will perform at the Kelvingrove bandstand next June. The band mix traditional Scots song with a contemporary feel. 

The Specsavers Scottish Music awards, are the main fundraisers for Nordoff Robbins in Scotland for 20 years. To provide music therapy to vulnerable people.

Simply Minds won Outstanding Contribution to Music award. 

COLDPLAY - NEW ALBUM "Everyday Life'

COLDPLAY - NEW ALBUM "Everyday Life'

Coldplay have decided not to tour the album, because of the climate crisis. Instead the top world band played a one day concert at the Amman Citadel at sunset and sunrise - 

I first heard Coldplay live in 2009, just love their positive energy. This new album is a bit different too, a new direction. 

You can hear here - https://www.coldplay.com/watch-the-sunrise-sunset-performances-on-demand/