Juvenile Iceland Gull, Turnstones in flight, Roe Deer in silhouette, Great Black-backed Gull, and a wide-angle sunset along the Caithness coast.
Never a dull day for wildlife in the Far North #nc500 #nc500roadtrip #nc500scotland #caithness #scotland #scotlandtravel #caithnessbirds #birds
Never a dull day for wildlife in the Far North #nc500 #nc500roadtrip #nc500scotland #caithness #scotland #scotlandtravel #caithnessbirds #birds
January 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Juvenile Iceland Gull, Turnstones in flight, Roe Deer in silhouette, Great Black-backed Gull, and a wide-angle sunset along the Caithness coast.
Never a dull day for wildlife in the Far North #nc500 #nc500roadtrip #nc500scotland #caithness #scotland #scotlandtravel #caithnessbirds #birds
Never a dull day for wildlife in the Far North #nc500 #nc500roadtrip #nc500scotland #caithness #scotland #scotlandtravel #caithnessbirds #birds
Surely this data shows that to get a majority, the SNP should be going all out trying to win the 2x marginal Tory seats in the South, a couple of winables in Lothian, Caithness Sutherland & Ross, & Jackie Baillie's seat, rather than flog a dead horse in trying to get list seats?
#ScottishElection
#ScottishElection
Norstat 13-16 Jan seat projection (vs last poll / vs 2021 on new boundaries); AMS Ideal seats:
SNP ~ 62 (-1 / -1); 43
Lab ~ 18 (-1 / -3); 23
RUK ~ 17 (-3 / +17); 23
Con ~ 12 (nc / -19); 15
Grn ~ 11 (+5 / +1); 13
LD ~ 9 (nc / +5); 11
(Projection caveats: ballotbox.scot/projections)
SNP ~ 62 (-1 / -1); 43
Lab ~ 18 (-1 / -3); 23
RUK ~ 17 (-3 / +17); 23
Con ~ 12 (nc / -19); 15
Grn ~ 11 (+5 / +1); 13
LD ~ 9 (nc / +5); 11
(Projection caveats: ballotbox.scot/projections)
January 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Surely this data shows that to get a majority, the SNP should be going all out trying to win the 2x marginal Tory seats in the South, a couple of winables in Lothian, Caithness Sutherland & Ross, & Jackie Baillie's seat, rather than flog a dead horse in trying to get list seats?
#ScottishElection
#ScottishElection
Water Pipit (2nd Caithness record), 2 Glaucous Gulls and 3 Velvet Scoters in Dunnet Bay; 3 Taiga Bean Geese Loch Heilen/Greenland; 2 GW Egrets and 90+ Greenland WF Geese on Loch of Mey today #CaithnessBirds
January 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Water Pipit (2nd Caithness record), 2 Glaucous Gulls and 3 Velvet Scoters in Dunnet Bay; 3 Taiga Bean Geese Loch Heilen/Greenland; 2 GW Egrets and 90+ Greenland WF Geese on Loch of Mey today #CaithnessBirds
I am pleased that the Minister has agreed to look seriously at my request for the Government to convene a COBRA meeting.
It is appalling and dangerous that my constituents in Caithness have been subjected to this level of risk.
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It is appalling and dangerous that my constituents in Caithness have been subjected to this level of risk.
t.co/ZthIpG8Aoy
https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/stone-calls-for-cobra-meeting-to-address-ill-prepared-scot-424446/
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January 14, 2026 at 9:49 AM
I am pleased that the Minister has agreed to look seriously at my request for the Government to convene a COBRA meeting.
It is appalling and dangerous that my constituents in Caithness have been subjected to this level of risk.
t.co/ZthIpG8Aoy
It is appalling and dangerous that my constituents in Caithness have been subjected to this level of risk.
t.co/ZthIpG8Aoy
Chief Inspector Donald Swanson was just mentioned on Lucy Worsely’s latest documentary. Apparently he’s an ancestor of mine. No idea if this is true but he was from Caithness like my grandparents were. I need to become a minor national treasure so I can get on Who Do You Think You Are?
January 12, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Chief Inspector Donald Swanson was just mentioned on Lucy Worsely’s latest documentary. Apparently he’s an ancestor of mine. No idea if this is true but he was from Caithness like my grandparents were. I need to become a minor national treasure so I can get on Who Do You Think You Are?
A fossilized lungfish of a Dipterus valenciennesi from the Achanarras Limestone Member, Old Red Sandstone at the Achanarras Quarry in Caithness, Scotland. These basal lungfish are found in various Devonian-aged deposits in Europe. #FossilFriday
#fish #lungfish #fossil #paleontology #dipterus
#fish #lungfish #fossil #paleontology #dipterus
January 9, 2026 at 11:55 PM
A fossilized lungfish of a Dipterus valenciennesi from the Achanarras Limestone Member, Old Red Sandstone at the Achanarras Quarry in Caithness, Scotland. These basal lungfish are found in various Devonian-aged deposits in Europe. #FossilFriday
#fish #lungfish #fossil #paleontology #dipterus
#fish #lungfish #fossil #paleontology #dipterus
During the recent storm, Caithness was completely cut off - with no road or rail access to Raigmore in Inverness, despite local efforts.
I've asked the UK Government to convene a COBRA meeting to discuss why the Scottish Government were so ill-prepared for a situation like this.
I've asked the UK Government to convene a COBRA meeting to discuss why the Scottish Government were so ill-prepared for a situation like this.
January 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
During the recent storm, Caithness was completely cut off - with no road or rail access to Raigmore in Inverness, despite local efforts.
I've asked the UK Government to convene a COBRA meeting to discuss why the Scottish Government were so ill-prepared for a situation like this.
I've asked the UK Government to convene a COBRA meeting to discuss why the Scottish Government were so ill-prepared for a situation like this.
Have a whole range of options - a Jim’ll Fix It badge for 50p per week, BBC Sports Personality of the Year for £20, a Mastermind winner’s Caithness bowl for £100…
January 10, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Have a whole range of options - a Jim’ll Fix It badge for 50p per week, BBC Sports Personality of the Year for £20, a Mastermind winner’s Caithness bowl for £100…
1996: "There will be snow from Caithness to Wroxeter. With accumulations on high ground. So wrap up warm."
2026: "Arctic Weatherbomb blastnado!!! Up to 2.5cm of snow. A bus has overturned in Cridlington! Sacrifice your children and pray for mercy!!"
2026: "Arctic Weatherbomb blastnado!!! Up to 2.5cm of snow. A bus has overturned in Cridlington! Sacrifice your children and pray for mercy!!"
January 8, 2026 at 10:27 PM
1996: "There will be snow from Caithness to Wroxeter. With accumulations on high ground. So wrap up warm."
2026: "Arctic Weatherbomb blastnado!!! Up to 2.5cm of snow. A bus has overturned in Cridlington! Sacrifice your children and pray for mercy!!"
2026: "Arctic Weatherbomb blastnado!!! Up to 2.5cm of snow. A bus has overturned in Cridlington! Sacrifice your children and pray for mercy!!"
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Thurso, Caithness. Thurso was an important Norse port, with later trade with ports throughout northern #Europe until the 19th century tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2012/02/old-...
Old Photographs Thurso Scotland
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January 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Thurso, Caithness. Thurso was an important Norse port, with later trade with ports throughout northern #Europe until the 19th century tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2012/02/old-...
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of The Devil's Bridge near Thurso, Caithness, On the coast at Holborn Head a shaft in the roof of a cave has broken through to the surface tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2014/04/old-...
Old Photograph Devil's Bridge Scotland
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January 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of The Devil's Bridge near Thurso, Caithness, On the coast at Holborn Head a shaft in the roof of a cave has broken through to the surface tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2014/04/old-...
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Scrabster, Caithness. Harbour was constructed in 1841 to provide deep water anchorage to seafarers and became a gateway to Orkney and Shetland tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2010/04/old-...
Old Photograph Scrabster Scotland
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January 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Scrabster, Caithness. Harbour was constructed in 1841 to provide deep water anchorage to seafarers and became a gateway to Orkney and Shetland tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2010/04/old-...
The SNP have a tired, toxic and, ultimately, broken relationship with the north of Scotland.
We are on the cusp of changing that: everyone in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross can vote for a strong local champion next May by backing David Green and the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
We are on the cusp of changing that: everyone in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross can vote for a strong local champion next May by backing David Green and the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
January 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
The SNP have a tired, toxic and, ultimately, broken relationship with the north of Scotland.
We are on the cusp of changing that: everyone in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross can vote for a strong local champion next May by backing David Green and the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
We are on the cusp of changing that: everyone in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross can vote for a strong local champion next May by backing David Green and the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Oidhche mhath folks, enjoy what's left of your evening, I'm calling it a day, stay safe, sleep well.
1. Up the Braemore road, Caithness.
2. The Wolf Moon, Glasgow.
3. Glen Coe as opposed to Glencoe.
4. The golden hour from Port Ellen, Islay.
1. Up the Braemore road, Caithness.
2. The Wolf Moon, Glasgow.
3. Glen Coe as opposed to Glencoe.
4. The golden hour from Port Ellen, Islay.
January 6, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Oidhche mhath folks, enjoy what's left of your evening, I'm calling it a day, stay safe, sleep well.
1. Up the Braemore road, Caithness.
2. The Wolf Moon, Glasgow.
3. Glen Coe as opposed to Glencoe.
4. The golden hour from Port Ellen, Islay.
1. Up the Braemore road, Caithness.
2. The Wolf Moon, Glasgow.
3. Glen Coe as opposed to Glencoe.
4. The golden hour from Port Ellen, Islay.
up to a point fully agree but there is a large but. For the Highlands, at a guess the Liberals will win Orkney (of course), Shetland and Caithness, Labour Na h-Eileanan an Iar, god knows for Moray and Inverness. So here list votes for the SNP could very well generate regional seats
January 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM
up to a point fully agree but there is a large but. For the Highlands, at a guess the Liberals will win Orkney (of course), Shetland and Caithness, Labour Na h-Eileanan an Iar, god knows for Moray and Inverness. So here list votes for the SNP could very well generate regional seats
Tour #Scotland very short 4K windy #Winter travel photograph and video Blog clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by #Gills #Bay on #ancestry, #genealogy, #history visit and trip to coast of Caithness, #Highlands tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2025/12/scot...
Scotsman Walking Wearing Kilt By Gills Bay On Winter History Visit To Caithness Highlands Scotland
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December 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Tour #Scotland very short 4K windy #Winter travel photograph and video Blog clip of a Scotsman wearing a Kilt and and Sporran and walking by #Gills #Bay on #ancestry, #genealogy, #history visit and trip to coast of Caithness, #Highlands tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2025/12/scot...
In flight at Loch Watten, Caithness
December 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
In flight at Loch Watten, Caithness
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Braal Castle located by the River Thurso north of Halkirk, Caithness. In 1450, the castle was bestowed by King James II upon Sir George Crichton tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2013/10/old-...
Old Photograph Braal Castle Scotland
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December 30, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Braal Castle located by the River Thurso north of Halkirk, Caithness. In 1450, the castle was bestowed by King James II upon Sir George Crichton tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2013/10/old-...
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of people, houses and shops on Orig Street in Thurso, Caithness. It was an important Norse port and had trade with ports throughout northern #Europe tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2017/05/old-...
Old Photograph Orig Street Thurso Scotland
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December 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of people, houses and shops on Orig Street in Thurso, Caithness. It was an important Norse port and had trade with ports throughout northern #Europe tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2017/05/old-...
Looking back on 2025 & recalling some of the best moments. The trip to Caithness & the John o’ Groats book festival was memorable. I’m also a big fan of Neil Gunn & worked as a tour guide in the 1970s so it was a treat to see that magical seascape again and show it to @joaokay.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Looking back on 2025 & recalling some of the best moments. The trip to Caithness & the John o’ Groats book festival was memorable. I’m also a big fan of Neil Gunn & worked as a tour guide in the 1970s so it was a treat to see that magical seascape again and show it to @joaokay.bsky.social
From the bonny bells of heather
They brewed a drink long-syne,
Was sweeter far than honey,
Was stronger far than wine…
The old legend of heather ale – brewed from a secret recipe of flowers & “a kind of fog” – inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Heather Ale”
www.gutenberg.org/files/413/41...
They brewed a drink long-syne,
Was sweeter far than honey,
Was stronger far than wine…
The old legend of heather ale – brewed from a secret recipe of flowers & “a kind of fog” – inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Heather Ale”
www.gutenberg.org/files/413/41...
December 26, 2025 at 7:55 PM
From the bonny bells of heather
They brewed a drink long-syne,
Was sweeter far than honey,
Was stronger far than wine…
The old legend of heather ale – brewed from a secret recipe of flowers & “a kind of fog” – inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Heather Ale”
www.gutenberg.org/files/413/41...
They brewed a drink long-syne,
Was sweeter far than honey,
Was stronger far than wine…
The old legend of heather ale – brewed from a secret recipe of flowers & “a kind of fog” – inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Heather Ale”
www.gutenberg.org/files/413/41...
These services were operated with 3826 'County of Flint' & 37261 'Caithness'.
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #trains #engines #hornby #steamengine #steamtrain #gwr #diesel #class37 #christmas #christmastrain #polarexpress #christmastree #minitree #winter #shuttletrain #roundtrip
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #trains #engines #hornby #steamengine #steamtrain #gwr #diesel #class37 #christmas #christmastrain #polarexpress #christmastree #minitree #winter #shuttletrain #roundtrip
December 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
These services were operated with 3826 'County of Flint' & 37261 'Caithness'.
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #trains #engines #hornby #steamengine #steamtrain #gwr #diesel #class37 #christmas #christmastrain #polarexpress #christmastree #minitree #winter #shuttletrain #roundtrip
#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #trains #engines #hornby #steamengine #steamtrain #gwr #diesel #class37 #christmas #christmastrain #polarexpress #christmastree #minitree #winter #shuttletrain #roundtrip
Lib Dems will easily hold Orkney, Shetland, Edinburgh North West and Fife North East, and easily gain Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
Labour will hold Edinburgh Southern and Dumbarton
Conservatives will hold, or at least SNP won't win, Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Any 1 seat beyond that, no maj
Labour will hold Edinburgh Southern and Dumbarton
Conservatives will hold, or at least SNP won't win, Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Any 1 seat beyond that, no maj
December 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Lib Dems will easily hold Orkney, Shetland, Edinburgh North West and Fife North East, and easily gain Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
Labour will hold Edinburgh Southern and Dumbarton
Conservatives will hold, or at least SNP won't win, Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Any 1 seat beyond that, no maj
Labour will hold Edinburgh Southern and Dumbarton
Conservatives will hold, or at least SNP won't win, Ettrick Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Any 1 seat beyond that, no maj
A fossilized lobe-finned fish of an Osteolepis panderi from the Old Red Sandstone near Skinnet Farm, Hill of Forrs, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. Osteolepidids are more closely related to tetrapods and lungfish than to ray-finned fish. #FossilFriday
#fish #fossil #paleontology #osteolepis
#fish #fossil #paleontology #osteolepis
December 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
A fossilized lobe-finned fish of an Osteolepis panderi from the Old Red Sandstone near Skinnet Farm, Hill of Forrs, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland. Osteolepidids are more closely related to tetrapods and lungfish than to ray-finned fish. #FossilFriday
#fish #fossil #paleontology #osteolepis
#fish #fossil #paleontology #osteolepis
Day 19 of the Coastal Lexicon Advent Calendar and today’s word is:
🌊 geo — a rocky gully on the coast in Caithness, Orkney and Shetland
A Norse borrowing < gjá 'rift, cleft, chasm', as in the Faroese village Gjógv
Formed by high-energy wave erosion along a line of structural weakness in the rock
🌊 geo — a rocky gully on the coast in Caithness, Orkney and Shetland
A Norse borrowing < gjá 'rift, cleft, chasm', as in the Faroese village Gjógv
Formed by high-energy wave erosion along a line of structural weakness in the rock
December 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Day 19 of the Coastal Lexicon Advent Calendar and today’s word is:
🌊 geo — a rocky gully on the coast in Caithness, Orkney and Shetland
A Norse borrowing < gjá 'rift, cleft, chasm', as in the Faroese village Gjógv
Formed by high-energy wave erosion along a line of structural weakness in the rock
🌊 geo — a rocky gully on the coast in Caithness, Orkney and Shetland
A Norse borrowing < gjá 'rift, cleft, chasm', as in the Faroese village Gjógv
Formed by high-energy wave erosion along a line of structural weakness in the rock