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Dark Galloway

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Adventures in a historic landscape. Dark tales and photography from Northern Britain. #Scotland #NorthernBritain #Galloway #history #legend #folklore

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 6h

Trees reflected in a flooded field in Whithorn, Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Black and white, portrait format photo of trees stretching from the left of the image, reflected in floodwater on a field.

Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, much appreciated.

Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 1d

Drumtroddan Standing Stones, near Monreith. A row of possibly once four or five stones, aligned north east/south west. Two of the stones now lay fallen, with just a single stone, the eastern-most still standing.
#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #blackandwhitephotography

Black and white photo of a tall standing stone, with two others fallen on the grass in the foreground. With a dark sky overhead.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 2d

The boggy coastline beyond Garlieston, in The Machars of Galloway. A lonely stretch of coastline that feels like it could collect washed-up bodies and spectral hounds. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Atmospheric black and white photo with tufts of grass in the foreground, leading out to a watery bog. There are trees and a sliver of light on the horizon under dark clouds.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 4d

Early morning light at the Isle of Whithorn, Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Atmospheric black and white photo of a rugged coastline around a bay, with dark clouds obscuring the sun.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 6d

The ruins of Fell of Barhullion Farm. Near Monreith in Dumfries and Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Black and white photo of a muddy farm track, leading to ruined stone buildings and an old trailer in the foreground, under dark, brooding clouds.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 8d

Autumn Equinox sunrise at Langmaiden Feys Rock Art (mostly obscured by moss).
#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #blackandwhitephotography

Neolithic rock art panel (mostly obscured by moss) on a grassy mound. The sun rises over a nearby hill.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 10d

Drystone dyke and wind-blasted tree. Langmaiden Feys, Monreith, in the Machars of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Black and white photo of a drystone wall leading into the picture frame, and a small, gnarled tree.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 11d

Sunrise at the Rocks of Garheugh, north of Port William in the Machars of Galloway.
#Scotland #Galloway

Photo of a stony foreshore, with rocky outcrops, under dark clouds.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 15d

Langmaiden Feys, at the foot of the Fell of Barhullion, nr Monreith. As the sun rises around the time of the equinoxes, the first beam of light falls on top of this drumlin, striking a panel of neolithic rock art. After 5000 years, it still works!
#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland

Black and white photo of first light on a rocky ridge of land.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 16d

Troqueer Parish Church, Dumfries.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

Atmospheric black and white photo of an 18th century church with 19th century alterations and a bird cage style belfry. Surrounded by tombstones under a dramatic sky.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 17d

Sunrise at the Rocks of Garheugh, north of Port William.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Black and white photo of a stony shore, with rocky outcrops in the middle distance, under dark clouds.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 20d

The Fell of Barhullion from Langmaiden Feys, The Machars of Galloway.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Black and white photo of a dead, wind blasted tree, in a field. A drystone wall is to the right and ahead, rising ground leading to a hilltop.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · 25d

The Douglas Mausoleum, near Castle Douglas. An Egyptian influenced design, built around 1820/30, housing the mortal remains of around 25 members of the Douglas family. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Atmospheric black and white image of an Egyptian influenced mausoleum, surrounded by iron railings, among trees.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Mount, Kirkton. An abandoned, crumbling gothic chapel and crypt, built by the Johnstones of Carnsalloch. Slowly being eaten by the woods. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

A heavy wooden door and arched light of a small, abandoned gothic chapel, overgrown by woodland.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 29

Cairnhead, near the Isle of Whithorn, overlooking Wigtown Bay.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Black and white photo of jagged rocky outcrops, with a sea view beyond and white, wispy clouds above.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 25

Back Bay, St Medan's, Monreith.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway

Atmospheric black and white photo of rocks and rippled sand on a beach at low tide, with dark clouds above.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 23

The hulk of Cruggleton Church near Garlieston, visible in it's enclosure, looking like a scene from an MR James tale. The origins of this enigmatic church are not certain.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

Atmospheric black and white photo of a field gate and sign, pointing across a field to Cruggleton Church, visible through the trees in it's walled enclosure.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 22

In the crypt! The Mount at Kirkton. An abandoned, crumbling gothic chapel and crypt, built by the Johnstones of Carnsalloch. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

Atmospheric black and white photo of a gothic revival, pointed arch window, leading up to a vaulted ceiling. Ivy grows through a hole at the top of the window.

Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 20

Upper Annandale Parish Church, in Moffat.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #History

Black and white photo of a grand piano, stood by arched church windows, containing stained glass.

Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 17

If you are prepared to venture the hole in the crypt floor, you will probably find something just as unnerving down there!

Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 16

The Mount, Kirkton. An abandoned, crumbling gothic chapel and crypt, built by the Johnstones of Carnsalloch. Slowly being eaten by the woods. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Mount at Kirkton. An abandoned, crumbling gothic chapel and crypt, built by the Johnstones of Carnsalloch.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 12

A badly weathered winged spirit carving from the obverse side of a tombstone in Whithorn. Looks a bit like a sad potato!
#Scotland #Galloway #blackandwhitephotography

Black and white photo of the badly eroded head of a winged spirit, from a Georgian tombstone.

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Dark Galloway @darkgalloway.bsky.social · Aug 8

Lincluden Abbey, Dumfries.
#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History

Black and white photo of decorative medieval stonework around a doorway and recessed tomb, within a ruined abbey.

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