Simon Binning (🖌️Alex J Markson)
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🙋🏼♂️ Lover of curiosity, books, history, wisdom, wit & chocolate.
📚 Author of fiction as Alex J Markson.
🤷🏼♂️ Owner of a chronically defective body.
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📚 Author of fiction as Alex J Markson.
🤷🏼♂️ Owner of a chronically defective body.
🔗 Linktr.ee/simonbinning
This is a view from the same spot, looking down Loch Long. In the distance are Gourock and Dunoon, and if you look carefully, you can see one of the car ferries halfway between the two.
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #dunoonferry
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #dunoonferry
November 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is a view from the same spot, looking down Loch Long. In the distance are Gourock and Dunoon, and if you look carefully, you can see one of the car ferries halfway between the two.
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #dunoonferry
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #dunoonferry
Following part of the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail today. This view is taken on the beach at Cove looking up Loch Long. There are many wonderful Victorian villas along this road, largely built by rich Glaswegians looking to escape the city’s noise and pollution.
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #scotland
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #scotland
November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Following part of the Clyde Sea Lochs Trail today. This view is taken on the beach at Cove looking up Loch Long. There are many wonderful Victorian villas along this road, largely built by rich Glaswegians looking to escape the city’s noise and pollution.
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #scotland
#clydesealochstrail #lochlong #scotland
Last one for today is the quietly stunning ‘Sunset, Herblay, 1889’ by Paul Signac. I love the reflections in the water and the sunset. It’s such a simple composition, yet I stood looking at it for ages.
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #paulsignac #signac
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #paulsignac #signac
November 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Last one for today is the quietly stunning ‘Sunset, Herblay, 1889’ by Paul Signac. I love the reflections in the water and the sunset. It’s such a simple composition, yet I stood looking at it for ages.
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #paulsignac #signac
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #paulsignac #signac
I’ve always been ambivalent about Van Gogh. I can admire his skill; the eyes in this portrait of Glasgow art dealer Alex Reid from 1887 are mesmerising. But on the whole, his work passes me by (and yes, I know that’s my loss!).
#kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrovemuseum #vangogh
#kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrovemuseum #vangogh
November 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I’ve always been ambivalent about Van Gogh. I can admire his skill; the eyes in this portrait of Glasgow art dealer Alex Reid from 1887 are mesmerising. But on the whole, his work passes me by (and yes, I know that’s my loss!).
#kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrovemuseum #vangogh
#kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrovemuseum #vangogh
This little guy caught my eye! ‘An itinerant musician’, probably by Adriaen van Ostade, probably 1640s/1650s. The half-smile is beautifully done. You’d love to spend an hour talking to him, but wouldn’t trust him an inch!
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove #adriaenvanostade
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove #adriaenvanostade
November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This little guy caught my eye! ‘An itinerant musician’, probably by Adriaen van Ostade, probably 1640s/1650s. The half-smile is beautifully done. You’d love to spend an hour talking to him, but wouldn’t trust him an inch!
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove #adriaenvanostade
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove #adriaenvanostade
Another visit to the Kelvingrove today, so this evening, I’ll share a few more items.
First is the earliest surviving almost complete suit of armour in the world, made in Milan c1440. It is stunning and hard to believe it’s nearly six hundred years old.
#kelvingrove #glasgow #avantarmour #armour
First is the earliest surviving almost complete suit of armour in the world, made in Milan c1440. It is stunning and hard to believe it’s nearly six hundred years old.
#kelvingrove #glasgow #avantarmour #armour
November 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Another visit to the Kelvingrove today, so this evening, I’ll share a few more items.
First is the earliest surviving almost complete suit of armour in the world, made in Milan c1440. It is stunning and hard to believe it’s nearly six hundred years old.
#kelvingrove #glasgow #avantarmour #armour
First is the earliest surviving almost complete suit of armour in the world, made in Milan c1440. It is stunning and hard to believe it’s nearly six hundred years old.
#kelvingrove #glasgow #avantarmour #armour
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
And of course, I couldn’t visit Pollok Park without going to see Glasgow’s very own fold of highland cattle.
#pollokpark #glasgow #highlandcattle
#pollokpark #glasgow #highlandcattle
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And of course, I couldn’t visit Pollok Park without going to see Glasgow’s very own fold of highland cattle.
#pollokpark #glasgow #highlandcattle
#pollokpark #glasgow #highlandcattle
Some more Chinese figures at the Burrell, this time some rather gorgeous horses. (Again apologies for the reflections.)
#burrell #burrellcollection #pollokpark #glasgow
#burrell #burrellcollection #pollokpark #glasgow
November 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Some more Chinese figures at the Burrell, this time some rather gorgeous horses. (Again apologies for the reflections.)
#burrell #burrellcollection #pollokpark #glasgow
#burrell #burrellcollection #pollokpark #glasgow
I’m taking you with me to the Burrell Collection today, and three Chinese figures which particularly caught my eye. (Apologies for all the reflections! They’re in glass cases, in a gallery with floor-to-ceiling windows!)
#burrell #burrellcollection #glasgow #pollockpark
#burrell #burrellcollection #glasgow #pollockpark
November 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’m taking you with me to the Burrell Collection today, and three Chinese figures which particularly caught my eye. (Apologies for all the reflections! They’re in glass cases, in a gallery with floor-to-ceiling windows!)
#burrell #burrellcollection #glasgow #pollockpark
#burrell #burrellcollection #glasgow #pollockpark
A few images from on board the Glenlee. Although Glasgow-built, after 25 years as a cargo ship, she spent the rest of her working life as a training vessel in the Spanish navy. Rescued as a hulk in the 90s and restored, she lies beside the Riverside Museum.
#tallshipglenlee #tallship #glenlee
#tallshipglenlee #tallship #glenlee
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A few images from on board the Glenlee. Although Glasgow-built, after 25 years as a cargo ship, she spent the rest of her working life as a training vessel in the Spanish navy. Rescued as a hulk in the 90s and restored, she lies beside the Riverside Museum.
#tallshipglenlee #tallship #glenlee
#tallshipglenlee #tallship #glenlee
These two pictures represent 128 years of the Glasgow subway. A first generation car, which served from 1896 to 1977, when they were replaced by the second generation example, which were only phased out last year.
#glasgowsubway #glasgow #riversidemuseum
#glasgowsubway #glasgow #riversidemuseum
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
These two pictures represent 128 years of the Glasgow subway. A first generation car, which served from 1896 to 1977, when they were replaced by the second generation example, which were only phased out last year.
#glasgowsubway #glasgow #riversidemuseum
#glasgowsubway #glasgow #riversidemuseum
Some beautiful heavy engineering from the Riverside Museum.
#riversidemuseum #engineering #steamengine #glasgow
#riversidemuseum #engineering #steamengine #glasgow
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Some beautiful heavy engineering from the Riverside Museum.
#riversidemuseum #engineering #steamengine #glasgow
#riversidemuseum #engineering #steamengine #glasgow
The Riverside Museum and the Glenlee, seen from the (almost) new Govan-Partick footbridge, on a rather dull day.
#riversidemuseum #glenlee #govanpartickbridge #glasgow
#riversidemuseum #glenlee #govanpartickbridge #glasgow
November 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Riverside Museum and the Glenlee, seen from the (almost) new Govan-Partick footbridge, on a rather dull day.
#riversidemuseum #glenlee #govanpartickbridge #glasgow
#riversidemuseum #glenlee #govanpartickbridge #glasgow
The same roiling sea, but with the sun picking out The Bass Rock in the distance.
#northberwick #bassrock
#northberwick #bassrock
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The same roiling sea, but with the sun picking out The Bass Rock in the distance.
#northberwick #bassrock
#northberwick #bassrock
November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Forth Bridges this morning. I couldn’t resist; cross on one, return on the other. (Yes, I am 8¾) But what I didn’t know was that the Forth Road Bridge is now open only to buses, taxis, cyclists & pedestrians. A great idea, but my plan foiled!
#forthbridge #forthroadbridge #queensferrycrossing
#forthbridge #forthroadbridge #queensferrycrossing
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Forth Bridges this morning. I couldn’t resist; cross on one, return on the other. (Yes, I am 8¾) But what I didn’t know was that the Forth Road Bridge is now open only to buses, taxis, cyclists & pedestrians. A great idea, but my plan foiled!
#forthbridge #forthroadbridge #queensferrycrossing
#forthbridge #forthroadbridge #queensferrycrossing
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
My visit to the Kelvingrove wouldn’t have been complete without lunch during the daily organ recital!
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #organ
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #organ
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My visit to the Kelvingrove wouldn’t have been complete without lunch during the daily organ recital!
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #organ
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #organ
This is one of those paintings; it just made me stop and stare. ‘The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe’ by George Henry & Edward Atkinson Hornel. It’s an amazing image, full of colour and strength.
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #georgehenry #edwardatkinsonhornel
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #georgehenry #edwardatkinsonhornel
November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is one of those paintings; it just made me stop and stare. ‘The Druids - Bringing in the Mistletoe’ by George Henry & Edward Atkinson Hornel. It’s an amazing image, full of colour and strength.
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #georgehenry #edwardatkinsonhornel
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #georgehenry #edwardatkinsonhornel
This is ‘VE Day 1945’ by LS Lowry. His work appears so simple, but there is so much going on. It deserves a much longer look at another time.
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #lslowry #lowry #glasgow
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #lslowry #lowry #glasgow
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This is ‘VE Day 1945’ by LS Lowry. His work appears so simple, but there is so much going on. It deserves a much longer look at another time.
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #lslowry #lowry #glasgow
#kelvingrove #kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #lslowry #lowry #glasgow
First thing that caught my eye at the Kelvingrove today was this group of shabtis. I love these little figures, there’s something so personal about them, even though they were produced in their millions.
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #shabti
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #shabti
November 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
First thing that caught my eye at the Kelvingrove today was this group of shabtis. I love these little figures, there’s something so personal about them, even though they were produced in their millions.
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #shabti
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingrove #kelvingroveartgallery #glasgow #shabti
Another first visit today, this time to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s a splendid building, but having some major work done. It still looks good in the sunshine with the University of Glasgow above it. Just a sighting visit today
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove
November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Another first visit today, this time to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s a splendid building, but having some major work done. It still looks good in the sunshine with the University of Glasgow above it. Just a sighting visit today
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove
#kelvingrovemuseum #kelvingroveartgallery #kelvingrove
A cold, sleety day today, but sunshine is always a good sign, even when it’s a bit out of reach! The view from Greenock across the Clyde to (I think?!) Strone and Kilcreggan.
#greenock #strone #kilcreggan #clyde #scotland
#greenock #strone #kilcreggan #clyde #scotland
November 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A cold, sleety day today, but sunshine is always a good sign, even when it’s a bit out of reach! The view from Greenock across the Clyde to (I think?!) Strone and Kilcreggan.
#greenock #strone #kilcreggan #clyde #scotland
#greenock #strone #kilcreggan #clyde #scotland
A little different this afternoon! And only about fifteen miles from the previous post.
#snow #cairngorms #scotland
#snow #cairngorms #scotland
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A little different this afternoon! And only about fifteen miles from the previous post.
#snow #cairngorms #scotland
#snow #cairngorms #scotland