Wildlife

Walking With Brian

Oct 2717 min read

Germany autumn adventure

It had been a good few years since we ventured out to Germany during the October school holidays. It would also be my first visit to my...

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Walking With Brian

Apr 2421 min read

Norfolk birding trip

Our previous cross-border wildlife expeditions were relatively short hops into Cumbria and Northumberland. The latest trip was far more...

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Walking With Brian

Apr 1810 min read

Edinburgh photography exhibitions

I was free on Easter Monday and decided to kill two birds with one stone. A couple of photography exhibitions in Edinburgh had been on my...

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Walking With Brian

Apr 173 min read

Flanders Moss Nature Reserve

Situated between Stirling and Aberfoyle in a far corner of historic Perthshire, Flanders Moss is a vast expanse of ancient landscape. It...

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Walking With Brian

Mar 244 min read

Loch of the Lowes

The Scottish Wildlife Trust was established in 1964 and has around 50,000 members. It manages 120 reserves across the country and runs...

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Walking With Brian

Feb 205 min read

Leven Railway Station & beach

We often take a drive down to the coastal town of Leven. The expansive beach is perfect for walking and observing birds on the shoreline....

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Walking With Brian

Jan 84 min read

New life spots

When you begin birdwatching, the sightings of different species roll in thick and fast. As time goes on, you reach the point where unique...

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Walking With Brian

Dec 8, 20233 min read

Seal pup cruise

Boat trips are available from South Queensferry on a vessel called Maid of the Forth. She is licensed to carry 225 passengers over two...

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Walking With Brian

Nov 30, 20233 min read

SOC Outing

My wife Nicole started birdwatching a few years ago and has rapidly ascended to an advanced level. I have made more relaxed inroads to...

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Walking With Brian

Nov 7, 202310 min read

Newbiggin by the Sea

Northumberland has been a regular destination for Nicole and I over the past few years. England's northernmost county can be reached in a...

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Walking With Brian

Sep 5, 20235 min read

Birdwatching in North Fife

We had a free Sunday and the weather forecast was positive. It had been a while since we had ventured beyond our local haunts for...

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Walking With Brian

Aug 15, 202316 min read

Angus Glens

Our final road trip of my summer break was a jaunt up to the fringes of the Cairngorms National Park. The Angus Glens lie to the north of...

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Walking With Brian

Jul 28, 20239 min read

Chillingham Wild Cattle

Around 6000 years ago, farming practices began in Great Britain. The hunter gatherer lifestyle was replaced by crop rearing and animal...

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Walking With Brian

Jul 27, 20237 min read

Forfar Nature Reserves

I have made a few trips up to Angus recently. Nicole sometimes works in Dundee and I take the opportunity to push further afield with the...

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Walking With Brian

Jun 2, 20235 min read

Walking to Leith Shore

The 13-mile Water of Leith Trail ends at the historic Leith Shore, now a thriving leisure quarter. On the three previous occasions I've...

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Walking With Brian

Feb 20, 20236 min read

Solway Firth

An Irish Sea inlet known as the Solway firth cuts a wedge between southwest Scotland and the northern English region of Cumbria. We had...

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Walking With Brian

Feb 3, 20232 min read

Gartmorn Dam

Winter was easing and - more importantly - the lengthening of daylight hours made the prospect of a leisurely weekend walk a distinct...

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Walking With Brian

Jan 3, 202310 min read

Berwick Upon Tweed

We fancied getting away for a couple of days between Christmas and New Year. A break from the TV schedules and endless food....

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Walking With Brian

Mar 14, 20227 min read

Aviemore Outing

Nicole and I began birdwatching a few years ago and the trip to RSPB Loch Garten (near Aviemore) has become something of an annual...

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Walking With Brian

Jan 7, 20229 min read

Big Birthday in North Berwick

The big 50 had finally arrived. Half a century on this planet. How did that happen? Not being one for celebratory gatherings, I had...

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