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Eclipsed

Richard had arranged to go to see the eclipse with his friend Jordi who has an apartment in Vilanova, just south of Barcelona and very near the path of totality. When he kindly invited us to join them we had no hesitation in accepting. It's a decision we will never regret. Witnessing a full eclipse of the sun is something I suppose few people will ever do and I now regard it as a highlight of my life. I'm unlikely to ever see another.
Either side of those memorable ninety seconds we were treated to a variety of architectural tours of Barcelona and Valencia by Richard and Jordi, whose knowledge of history, art, culture and architecture is remarkable. It was the ideal way to be led around these cities. And as if that wasn't enough he was the most perfect and generous host.
Thank you from both of us, Richard and Jordi.
11th August 2026. 67 photos. 139 views.

Microlight Club Summer Party

1st August 2026. 28 photos. 390 views.

Kingsbarns Beach

We had another one nighter on the Fife coast, this time walking the section from Kingsbarns to St Andrews. This now means we've completed the Fife Coastal Path from Lower Largo round to St Andrews - the East Neuk. A great overnight stop at Kingsbarns Beach where it's first eight come, first eight served.
20th July 2026. 12 photos. 1 videos. 358 views.

Summer Sunset at Standpretty

Lovely summer bbq with Gordon, Jill and Richard, watching the sunset and messing with the drone.
13th July 2026. 3 photos. 351 views.

Filming Nostalgia

We've had Nostalgia on site filming the house for their multi-million-viewed Youtube channel. www.youtube.com/@Nostalgia.Corporation. There was a day of audio recording and a seperate full day for filming. This shows the three pieces of drone footage they asked me to redo for them once the wind had dropped. Short pieces of this may, or may not, make the final cut. www.getnostalgia.com. The fliming day was overcast (sadly) so this had to be done in overcast conditions too, for continuity.
You can watch their lovely wee film here: youtu.be/Vyv-aJu4XRY?si=8IoBPu9t3cZvarca
10th July 2026. 1 videos. 462 views.

Elie

A van night on the Fife coastal path at Elie for a walk to Anstruther and a fine bar supper at the Ship Inn on the beach at Elie.
29th June 2026. 10 photos. 537 views.

European Van Tour 2026

We took the shortcut to Europe arriving in Amsterdam via Newcastle on the overnight ferry. The rough plan was to drive through Germany and Austria and into Italy for the Dolomites. Then, further south towards Florence before turning west and north via the south of France, perhaps the Alps and onwards towards the channel crossings. A rough plan is all it was though and we were willing and ready to amend it based on weather or whim.
28th May 2026. 8 albums. 1310 views.

The Best Lade Plans

A one nighter camped near the Lade Inn for a walk up Ben Ledi, a couple of pints and a bar supper. Just the job.
11th May 2026. 16 photos. 730 views.

The Far North

A wonderful few days in the far north with Julie and Douglas helping Douglas collect some more Corbetts. They stayed in B&Bs and we campervanned nearby. It worked very well. We climbed Ben Loyal and Cul Beag with the classic walk in between, out to Sandwood Bay. This route meant driving some of the best sections of the NC500 between Tongue and Ullapool and we were lucky enough to be doing this in ridiculously good weather, and before the summer crowds and midges arrive. The drive between Altnaharra and Tongue wasn't too shabby either. Terrific walks, great company and a very memorable trip, proving that a two-berth campervan trip can be made to work well with four.
27th April 2026. 45 photos. 988 views.

Manor Valley Revisited

Our 50th night in the van, back to where we spent our first, just over a year ago, at Manor Valley.
13th April 2026. 11 photos. 971 views.

Double Vanning

Our first time "double vanning", messing around in Northumberland with Patrick and Jill in their new van. It was the only reachable corner of the country not forecast to be raining for most of the two days.
29th March 2026. 33 photos. 972 views.

Northumberland Wanderings

Wanderings in Northumberland either side of the Mountain Rescue team annual night out.
6th March 2026. 12 photos. 960 views.

The First Light of Spring

2nd March 2026. 6 photos. 808 views.

Generation

"Curated by Richard Murphy RSA OBE, Generation will explore the idea of the architectural family tree, bringing together the work of seventeen architects, all of whom formerly worked at the Edinburgh practice of Richard Murphy Architects and have since gone on to establish their own successful practices."
2nd March 2026. 15 photos. 997 views.

Turnhouse Gale

23rd February 2026. 5 photos. 978 views.

Snowy Flying Day

15th February 2026. 5 photos. 1011 views.

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