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🪬🧿 Freemason | Traveller | Historian | Novel Author | Filmmaker
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🎉 New video just dropped! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 46 minutes of my BEST drone shots remixed across SCOTLAND! Highlands, castles, lochs – pure cinematic 4K. Featuring Modern and traditional Scottish music

Where should I fly next? Comment below! 👇

Watch now: youtu.be/ugePitYvJFs

#Scotland #4K #ScottishViews
Best of Scotland in 4K – My Most Epic Drone Shots
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🪬🧿 My favourite animal :) with Pentland hills in the background

#horses #equine #landscape #nature #animals #field #sky #pasture #serene #beauty #alttext #scotland
Two horses stand on a grassy field under a bright, cloudy sky. In the distance, rolling hills and valleys are visible. On the left side of the frame is a dark brown horse standing still with its head facing away from the camera. On the right side, a large, white horse with a long, flowing mane stands facing the camera, its head tilted slightly. The grass is a lush green, with some patches of brown. The sky is a mix of blues, whites, and yellows, creating a vibrant and dramatic backdrop. The overall composition is peaceful and serene.
October 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Spent about five hours in the cold rain today clearing the path from Craigmillar Castle to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital - 12 bags of rubbish later, it’s looking tidy again! #edinburgh #scotland #challenge
A person stands on a tarmac path beside a pile of clear rubbish bags filled with litter, holding a bright orange banner that reads “Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity” with a smiling child-and-carer logo. Their matching orange charity T-shirt and blurred face focus attention on the cleanup effort, while the surrounding green grass, trees, and overcast sky show this as a community outdoor fundraising and litter-picking event. A damp roadside verge in winter shows a neat row of 11 bulging rubbish bags piled at the edge of a tarmac path beside sparse woodland. Three opaque black sacks sit on top of and among four clear bags filled with litter—drink cans, plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other mixed waste—evidence of a recent cleanup effort against a backdrop of leaf-strewn grass, bare twigs, and grey overcast light.
January 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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🪬🧿 Crichton castle ruins

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#scotland #castle #ruins #history #travel #landscape #sky #clouds #nature #photography #alttext
An eye-level wide shot shows the ruins of Crichton Castle in Scotland, set against a cloudy sky. The ruined castle sits atop a small grassy hill, the side of which is visible in the foreground, covered in golden grasses. Behind the hill and castle, a valley of rolling hills covered in trees can be seen in the distance, fading into a light blue horizon line. The sky above is filled with dark, textured clouds, creating a dramatic and moody atmosphere.
October 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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St Giles Cathedral 🪬🧿 #Edinburgh #Scotland #RoyalMile #Cathedral #History #Architecture #Travel #Heritage #StGiles #SunsetVibes
St Giles Cathedral standing proudly on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with late afternoon sunlight casting warm tones across its gothic architecture. The crown steeple rises above surrounding buildings as people walk by the cobbled square, blending centuries of history with everyday city life.
April 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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🪬🧿 The Glencoe Greenway

#glencoegreenway #scottishhighlands #visitscotland #glencoe #Outlander #nationaltrustforscotland #scotlandtravel #walkinginscotland #supportlocaltourism #nationalparks
A stunning landscape photograph of the Glencoe Greenway, Scotland, on a cloudy day. The foreground features a dark asphalt pathway, edged with light brown gravel, curving up and slightly to the right, leading into the valley. To the far left, a newly constructed light wooden post-and-rail fence runs diagonally. The path is flanked by vibrant green, wet-looking grass and scattered shrubs. In the middle ground, the valley floor is covered in lush green fields, with a cluster of deciduous trees and some darker pine trees visible. A small white informational sign stands near the path's curve. The background is dominated by two massive, steep-sided mountains, characteristic of Glencoe. Their lower slopes are bright, vivid green, transitioning to muted olive and gold higher up. Heavy, dramatic grey and white clouds shroud the upper peaks, creating a misty, atmospheric ceiling over the glen. The overall impression is one of majestic, wild Scottish Highland scenery.
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Beautiful Inveraray in Scottish Highlands

#scotland #visitscotland #inveraray #ClanCampbell #historicscotland #ScottishVibes #downtonabbey #travelscotland #scotlandtravel #lochfyne #thisisscotland #scottishhistory #armory
Aerial view of Inveraray, a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located on the western shore of Loch Fyne near its head. The town is characterized by its white-painted buildings with dark roofs. In the foreground, a road runs through the town, with parked cars and motorcycles lining the street. People can be seen walking along the sidewalks. Beyond the town, Loch Fyne extends into the distance, with rolling hills visible on the opposite shore. The sky above is partly cloudy.
November 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Buachaille Etive Mòr #scotland #highlands #photography #nature #landscapes
A dramatic, wide landscape view of Buachaille Etive Mòr, a massive, pyramid-shaped mountain that dominates the background under a cloudy sky. The mountain face is rocky and dark grey, transitioning into green foothills covered in heather and rough grass in the foreground. To the right of the frame, contrasting the natural landscape, is a modern, thin wooden utility pole with a crossbar and wires extending to the right.
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Lothian Road, Edinburgh 1950 and now #scotland #Edinburgh #oldies #oldedinburgh
A side-by-side "then and now" comparison of the Usher Hall on Lothian Road, Edinburgh. The left side is a black-and-white photograph labeled "1950," showing the grand, circular Beaux-Arts building behind a cluttered foreground of vintage trucks, wooden crates, and trailers. The street appears industrial and busy with mid-century vehicles. The right side is a color photograph labeled "2025," taken from a similar angle. The Usher Hall remains the central focus, its sandstone masonry and copper dome now appearing cleaned and well-maintained. The foreground is a modern, clean paved sidewalk and a multi-lane road with clear markings. Modern street furniture, like digital information kiosks and a black bin, replaces the old crates. The sky in the 2025 photo is bright teal with soft white clouds, contrasting with the hazy, gray sky of the 1950s. The text "Lothian Road" is written in a stylized white font across the top center of the split image.
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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🪬🧿 Beauty of Dean Village

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#edinburgh #scotland #architecture #clocktower #autumn #travel #photography #sandstone #history #arch #alttext
The image shows the clock tower In Dean Village of Edinburgh, shot through a stone arch. The clock tower dominates the center of the frame, rising high above the surrounding buildings. The tower is made of red sandstone. A large clock face is visible on its side, with Roman numerals marking the hours. The tower's roof is a light gray metal with green accents and a weather vane on top. The sky behind the tower is a mix of blue and gray, with blurred clouds. On either side of the tower, red sandstone buildings add to the architectural complexity. The stone arch frames the scene, drawing the viewer's eye towards the clock tower.
October 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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🪬🧿Craigmillar's Castle ruins

#craigmillar #castle #ruins #scotland #history #architecture #landscape #alttext
Craigmillar Castle stands in ruins, a testament to its storied past. The weathered stone walls, bearing the marks of time and conflict, rise against a serene sky painted with shades of turquoise and adorned with soft, white clouds. The castle's architecture, visible even in its dilapidated state, hints at its former grandeur. The foreground is a field of golden grass, gently swaying in an unseen breeze, providing a stark contrast to the castle's stoic presence. Patches of shrubs and small trees dot the landscape, adding depth and texture to the scene. The overall composition evokes a sense of history, resilience, and the enduring beauty of nature.
October 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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🪬🧿 Castle Stalker Scotland #scotland #castle #castles #travel #photography #landscape #history
An aerial shot captures Castle Stalker, a four-story medieval tower house, standing on a small, grassy island in the midst of a vast, dark blue loch. The castle, constructed from grey stone, appears weathered with some sections covered in green moss or foliage. Behind the castle, the distant shoreline is visible, marked by a line of dark green trees and rolling hills that fade into the overcast, dramatic sky. The sky itself transitions from a deep, stormy grey on the left to hues of orange and pink on the right, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The water around the island is calm, reflecting the muted light.
July 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Craigmillar Castle

#scotland #castle #beautifuldestinations #visitscotland #Outlander
An atmospheric aerial photograph of Craigmillar Castle shows the ruined medieval fortress sitting on a low hill amid open fields and trees on the south‑eastern edge of Edinburgh. The pale stone L‑plan tower house and curtain walls form a compact rectangular complex surrounded by grassy outer enclosures, with the city and the Pentland Hills stretching into the distance beneath a dramatic winter sky streaked with dark clouds and blue light.
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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🪬🧿Signing 'Epoch of Aodhan'

Find it here: www.epochofaodhan.com

#author #booksigning #fantasy #novel #epochofaodhan #rosslynchapel #books #reading #newrelease #theone #signedcopy #alttext
The image is split into two frames. The first frame shows a bald man in a gray hoodie signing a book with a wooden pen. He's standing behind a glass display case filled with rings of various colors and designs. Behind him, shelves display a collection of flasks. The second frame shows a close-up of the book being held. The book's cover is dark blue with gold lettering, with the title 'Epoch of Aodhan: The One'. A hand with a gold ring is holding the book, and a display case with ornate metal objects is visible in the background. The overall impression is that the man is an author signing copies of his book in what looks like a curiosity or antique shop.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🪬🧿Temple selfie - I spent 6 months travelling around China :) What a nice memory

#yonghetemple #beijing #china #travel #bald #selfie #temple #backpack #culture #architecture #alttext
A selfie of a bald man in a black shirt with a backpack standing in front of the Yonghe Temple in Beijing. The man is facing forward and looking at the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a small white device in his left ear. Behind him, the temple is ornately decorated with traditional Chinese designs in red, orange, and gold. There are people entering and exiting the temple. Smoke drifts in the air, partially obscuring the view of the temple in the background. The sky is visible at the top of the frame.
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The article is out! www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh man will 'accept any challenge' to support important work helping kids
Dominik Smrek will undertake nearly any challenge in exchange in 2026 for donations for the Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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🚨 CHALLENGED to Clean CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Trash Hell... Did 12 BAGS in 5 Hours! 😤🗑️

The video just dropped, and you watching and sharing it directly supports the Edinburgh Children's Hospital charity!
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CHALLENGED to Clean CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Trash Hell... (12 Bags in 5 Hours!)
YouTube video by Journey Dude - Exploring Scotland
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January 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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14-Year-Old Cailean SLAYS Bagpipes Like a Boss #scotland #sogood #mustwatch #trending #bagpipes #fyp youtube.com/shorts/9v0gL...
14-Year-Old Cailean SLAYS Bagpipes Like a Boss
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February 15, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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New video just dropped! Meet Cailean, a 14-year-old bagpipe prodigy from Prestonpans - and enjoy his beautiful performance on bagpipes. If you enjoyed the video, don’t forget to comment or share; it helps the algorithm recommend it to more people! #scotland #bagpipes
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Scotland Sounds Like This | Cailean on the Bagpipes
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February 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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🪬🧿 Holyrood palace, Edinburgh

#edinburgh #scotland #dugald #mountain #castle #autumn #fall #foliage #travel #cityscape #alttext #holyrood
Overhead shot of Edinburgh, Scotland with a mountain in the background and the Dugald Stewart Monument in the foreground. The sky is pale blue, and the mountain is brown and dry with some green shrubbery. Edinburgh Castle is visible as well as a green park and the remains of a cathedral. Fall foliage in golds and oranges is visible throughout the shot.
October 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🪬🧿 Castle on hill, moon above

#edinburgh #castle #scotland #moon #sky #architecture #travel #history #photography #landmark #alttext
Edinburgh Castle on a rocky hill is positioned in the centre of the frame, with the moon visible in the top right corner against a clear blue sky. The castle, constructed from tan-colored stone, features multiple turrets and buildings, with a flag waving atop the highest tower. The hill on which it stands is covered with sparse vegetation, and the image is taken from a low angle, emphasizing the castle's imposing stature.
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh :)
What a lovely weather today!

#Edinburgh #photooftheday #Scotland #explore
St Giles' Cathedral dominates this Edinburgh scene under a vivid blue sky. Its soaring Gothic crown, the Thistle Chapel spire, thrusts upward with jagged pinnacles, open arches, and ornate stonework like a medieval fantasy frozen in gray sandstone. ​ Tall lancet windows with stained glass catch faint light, while buttresses and turrets add drama to the facade. A prominent statue—likely John Knox—stands before the entrance on a high pedestal, facing the street. ​ To the left, elegant Georgian sandstone buildings rise with sash windows, balconies, and a flat roof, their warm tones contrasting the cathedral's dark majesty. A red "No Entry" sign and traffic lights block the cobblestone road, bare winter trees edging the view, distant sea mist hinting at the horizon—timeless Scottish heritage alive. (612 chars)
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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🎉 New video just dropped! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 46 minutes of my BEST drone shots remixed across SCOTLAND! Highlands, castles, lochs – pure cinematic 4K. Featuring Modern and traditional Scottish music

Where should I fly next? Comment below! 👇

Watch now: youtu.be/ugePitYvJFs

#Scotland #4K #ScottishViews
Best of Scotland in 4K – My Most Epic Drone Shots
YouTube video by JourneyDude in Scotland
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February 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
'They think our Edinburgh club is secret and runs the country but here's the truth'
'What we do is secret, but it’s not a secret society'
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh :)
What a lovely weather today!

#Edinburgh #photooftheday #Scotland #explore
St Giles' Cathedral dominates this Edinburgh scene under a vivid blue sky. Its soaring Gothic crown, the Thistle Chapel spire, thrusts upward with jagged pinnacles, open arches, and ornate stonework like a medieval fantasy frozen in gray sandstone. ​ Tall lancet windows with stained glass catch faint light, while buttresses and turrets add drama to the facade. A prominent statue—likely John Knox—stands before the entrance on a high pedestal, facing the street. ​ To the left, elegant Georgian sandstone buildings rise with sash windows, balconies, and a flat roof, their warm tones contrasting the cathedral's dark majesty. A red "No Entry" sign and traffic lights block the cobblestone road, bare winter trees edging the view, distant sea mist hinting at the horizon—timeless Scottish heritage alive. (612 chars)
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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🪬🧿 Orange rosehip

#rosehip #nature #closeup #autumn #botany #orange #wildlife #alttext #scotland #edinburgh
A close-up shot of a bright orange rosehip on a stem in an out-of-focus natural setting. The rosehip is a teardrop shape and is smooth in texture. It is attached to a reddish brown stem with dark speckles. The very top of the rosehip has a stubby brown curly stem remnant. The background is a melange of green, orange, and brown from the out-of-focus vegetation.
October 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM