The search for gold
From late July a magical transformation is taking place in the wild Highland woods. Matured ground flora foliage bow in commemoration of...
Noticing things
Last month I delivered some workshops to groups of teenagers in two Cumbernauld schools on the subject of creative nature photography....
Keeping it wild
It’s been well over a week since the end of 30 Days Wild which has given me the opportunity to reflect upon the effects of tuning into...
Day 30 - The finale spent amongst flowers
I can hardly believe it’s the final day of 30 Days Wild (and June!) already. Today I made the effort to get out to a wildflower meadow,...
Day 29 - A wild dinner
After talking and reading about all things Elder-related at the herb study group last week, I haven’t been able to pass by these...
Days 22-28 - Nature immersion and artistic expression
Another week passed already with lots more wild activity happening. I’ve had many cycling moments throughout and turned them into...
Days 11-21 - A wild week (and a bit)
It’s been an incredibly busy time since I last wrote, but I have been enjoying taking time out for some wild moments each day. I’ve been...
Day 6 - Nature in the community
My bike and I braved the extreme wind today to attended an event in Leith Links called “Waggle Dance”, based on all things bee-related....
Day 5 - Foraging for Food
I’ve had such an exciting evening attending a foraging walk. I never knew how many of the plants out there are edible, and to find such a...
Day 3 - Colours of the rainbow
Today I challenged myself to find the colours of the rainbow in the flora around me. Setting off late afternoon, I expected the hardest...