Edinburgh Military Tattoo Fireworks

After a day on the Royal Mile enjoying the Fringe Festival acts it was over to Calton Hill to take in the Military Tattoo firework display.

With some guidance on timings from a new friend while setting up, I was able to maximise my shots.

The display was very colourful and rewarding to watch - even though the night temperatures are beginning to drop.

Calton Hill

Edinburgh Castle Nicely Illuminated 

Fireworks Begin

 Nice  Show


Princess Street and Balmoral Hotel

 Fireworks Continue

 Spectacular Colours

Finale

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Portencross

After the hurly burly of the jets at Prestwick I decided to take the long way home via the coast road.

Opted to pop down to Portencross as I hadn't been in many a year.

It hasn't changed of course and the sun kindly shone for my walk around the area.

Here are a few images that I hope show the charm of this little gem of a place.

 View from Portencross

 Dinghies at Portencross 

 Lone Angler

 Portencross Castle

  Portencross Castle

Small Harbour

Flowers Bloom in Late August

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Rock of Ages Event at Dumbarton Castle

Yet another winning event from Historic Scotland.

This took place over the weekend and I managed to get across on the Sunday for a few hours.

As always credit goes to all the participants who give us such spectacular events through their energetic efforts.

I believe around 1,200+ visitors turned up on each day, and if this event is staged again next year I expect it would be even busier as word of mouth spreads.

A good humoured show was put on in the central area in front of the castle, and there was much to see and do with a friendly atmosphere.

 I hope my images portray some of the variety at the event.

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 Discharging

 Not Everyone Survived

 Time for Food

 Parade Time

Colourful Hat

See and Hear no Evil

Suffragette

 Exhibit

Covenanters

 Period Costume

 Carrick 800 Group

Snack Time


Smiling Suffragette

 Baking Bread

 Viking Display

Long Boat 

Stern Looking Suffragettes

 Covenanters

Some Time for Food

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Stirling Castle

The weather being fairly poor a visit to Stirling Castle seemed a good choice.

I visited in 2012 with the promise to return - and here I am.

This is a wonderful attraction with plenty to see - and complimented with very helpful and informative staff.

Historic Scotland do a fantastic job with their properties and I'm always impressed with the staff.

Their membership is in my opinion extremely good value.

The castle was well worth the second visit and I'm sure I'll return again.

 Stirling Castle 

Canon

Wall Display

 Chapel Royal


Chapel Royal

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Colours

 Armour

 Castle Guide

 Stain Glass Window

 Stirling Heads

 Stirling Castle

 Dining Room in Museum

 Military Exhibit

Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle

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