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Clouds Roll in on a Rather Green and Pleasant Land – Bathgate, West Lothian

Clouds Roll in on a Rather Green and Pleasant Land – Bathgate, West Lothian

About the Photographer Romans Cascins is a 28 year old photographer born in Ventspils, Latvia. He moved to Scotland a year ago and has plans to stay in what he calls ‘this beautiful’ country for many years to come. You can find out more about Romans at his website.

The White Cliffs of Dover Time Lapse by Mattia Bicchi

The White Cliffs of Dover Time Lapse by Mattia Bicchi

20 hours, in this short time I tried to reach the best view of the White Cliffs and Dover’s Port, walking by night from place to place, ‘sleeping’ on the beach, it was a great adventure, just a shame that it was so short, I would have liked to have made more. In the MoonRise and […]

Being a Happy Camper is All About Getting the Right Pack

Being a Happy Camper is All About Getting the Right Pack

People who have been backpacking generally fall into two camps. There are those who vow to never do it again under any circumstances, and those who gaze wistfully into the distance and wax lyrical about their love of it, right down to the magic sound of zip…zip-zip…ziiiiiip, which was as much a part of their […]

St. Giles Church, Calke

St. Giles Church, Calke

A highlight of my recent trip to Calke Abbey in Derbyshire was coming across St.Giles Church that sits peacefully on the estate surrounded by the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

5 of Britain’s Greatest Landmarks

5 of Britain’s Greatest Landmarks

The UK has more world famous landmarks than you could possibly shake a stick at. Trying to choose just five of the greatest is incredibly difficult but I think you will agree we have done a rather good job.  The White Cliffs of Dover Stretching for over 10 miles, the White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic […]

There is Beautiful & Then There is my Gorgeous Friend Mr Peacock

There is Beautiful & Then There is my Gorgeous Friend Mr Peacock

I met my new and rather colourful friend on a recent visit to the Wetlands Animal Park in Nottinghamshire. It’s a rather small park and due to the wet weather we had the place pretty much to ourselves. Whilst enjoying a little lunch Mr Peacock decided to politely introduce himself and joined us at the table where he happily polished […]

Top 5 Summer Adventures

Top 5 Summer Adventures

There is more to the UK than just tea & crumpets you know! It is a land full of adventure so today we are taking a look at just five of the top adventures to take this summer. So put down that cup of tea and say hello to adventure Britain. Cycle Land’s End to […]

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