2026-07-31T00:01:58Z https://njump.me Dark Galloway https://njump.me/npub1ttmc0adpdaculzypr04gewxt6t4f4k6klkvz9pzj90ahv8ym77rsf86gjq https://media.mastodon.scot/accounts/avatars/109/363/679/171/465/155/original/7bb6d76ba472b1f7.jpg https://media.mastodon.scot/accounts/avatars/109/363/679/171/465/155/original/7bb6d76ba472b1f7.jpg https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxay2gjj8pkcu3mhjglr5wp2n4tt42pm060urv30wjy9dvmtaun5szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwkkamsp The Loupin Stanes, Eskdalemuir. A small oval of stones on a constructed platform.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/117/024/503/764/944/297/original/2107122ba86bba06.jpg"> <br/> 2026-08-02T06:31:52Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2vlyzslu9nc7hrqtttr0t4qe9wse8t3xy4ep4g79s7j6fjcfaj6szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwy2yy62 The burial ground at Inch Old Kirk, near Castle Kennedy. There has been a church here since the medieval period, until it was abandoned in 1861.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/117/013/157/851/243/222/original/cd7eabb9d3379150.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-31T06:31:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyadn2tnpc3zqaz97k86gqj6uenwww6wvz0uk0hx29hljagghsgrczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwshqf2c By an abandoned stretch of the A75, lies a rock named &#39;The Coffin Stone&#39;, supposedly after its resemblance to the shape of a coffin. Its name may derive from being a stopping point for funeral processions en route to Old Luce Parish Church a mile away.<br/>#Scotland #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/995/853/565/759/018/original/8118902926b4de81.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-28T05:04:57Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyxe3lh9yq922yf5pm55lkq2yr6n8p0h9f33sh5sffm07yp9n9x7gzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw5zsgdj Calanais Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/984/615/872/123/199/original/374d544b53f08d81.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-26T05:27:10Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqlz57rpa39n74yflsflrqs2un3xf5gwt4pax232q7qex9zt69k2szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwfnqx4h Drumtroddan Standing Stones in Galloway. One of the first sites to be donated into state care following the 1882 Ancient Monuments Act, by Herbert Maxwell. A stone fell a few years ago, leaving just a single one remaining.<br/><br/>Historic Environment Scotland have decided against restoring the fallen stone, declaring the money better spent elsewhere. This isn&#39;t state care, it is managed decline. What would Herbert Maxwell think now?<br/><br/>#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/945/054/801/609/001/original/88aa5fa282e4ce2d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-19T05:48:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdlzkj4l5uez2h4t4a0mryw8ys7mf0axdnq09nnh0ryhwc90qvzjqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw89qwlm Monreith House in the Machars of Galloway. Built in 1791 by William Maxwell and has remained the home of Maxwells since, until now. The house and the estate is currently listed for sale.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/933/640/654/402/389/original/da60d373e8641b08.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-17T05:24:10Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx36jgq8sp4zvu3zz79y079my47c5q2md0zzm99fdtuk3lz7g02hczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwx6y6ay Kirk Oswald, near Maybole in Ayrshire, named after Oswald of Northumbria. Amazing that this church contains the baptismal font of Robert the Bruce.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland #history<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/916/685/310/906/068/original/fbba5943f74c4d96.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-14T05:32:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx6yqfperwsp965tkuzxd05hlfwcfa4xcw97l59hck33dncjtktpszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw90y5dc A pair of small standing stones at the Wren&#39;s Egg, a glacial erratic boulder and aligned to the Midwinter Sunset, in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/905/394/024/736/435/original/d791b2e22e5697e0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-12T05:40:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyxa8ff8n4f4vsecppz8uhkq8pkqenh70jwnlfxrmk23ur09jyn6czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwz4aml8 Ruined house with the stones of Calanais on the horizon.<br/>#Scotland📷 #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/860/580/034/442/351/original/251da5ffec5ea3fb.jpg"> <br/> 2026-07-04T07:45:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstzqlyhv7q4z3kr9dsy3fyehdemrmsrta7k97ggae93z5l9d8ucxgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwvgwnss Greenan Castle, near Ayr. The ruin of a 15/16th C tower house, on the site of a previous motte and bailey and promontory fort. Tales of family feuds and murder still resonate around this atmospheric cliff top ruin.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/809/141/444/680/664/original/2bd53a9771d49e07.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-25T05:43:21Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxplhsck3e7xzceyps667845t4rczjnctqlnn9ep8jtxzhcury38gzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcws24h5w Drumtroddan Standing Stones. This old feller is the last stone standing in what was once a row of 4, possibly 5 stones, pointing towards the Galloway Hills in the east.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/746/961/510/202/245/original/723df164c20e8d59.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-14T06:10:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv9cd2qvsms3vrash37qwtt78202ku6dlmyszwqqdx4wn268ehzagzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwuy3hrf The Wren&#39;s Egg, a glacial erratic accompanied by a pair of small standing stones, aligned to the Midwinter Sunset, in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/707/118/471/738/093/original/ac887b5a0a2e3f27.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-07T05:17:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv75d3jr02m2rpasx9rx64anxsur6lp2uajxe85yc6tfrp66ugyjqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwkljark Inside the cliff top ruins of Dunskey Castle, said to be haunted by a ghostly piper and a servant girl, plus home to a brownie known as The Hairy Man.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/696/371/475/675/491/original/64d51c8fdd4283fc.jpg"> <br/> 2026-06-05T07:44:23Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvpjvpjhcql8vy4x8lc3a5jywvhatgv92r9g2dz926ev63yaf0fvczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwgu44sk Drumtroddan Standing Stones. The name means the ridge of the skirmish or quarrel.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/667/394/546/101/608/original/15abb0e1b35c2817.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-31T04:56:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp4ddelduw30en5n8cjsaqq33q0pyz97hmzlnfchmy82q889vkkqczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw7c04h0 The dark ruins of Torthorwald Castle. A 14th century tower house, on the site of a 12th century motte and bailey predecessor.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #History #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/661/708/943/159/368/original/ac6ca7f7ca8ac26d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-30T04:48:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsftk0nmrv42krm2nvl43tq6d93nuu3h7s6cd0ssu2cvxrjyp0904szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwnjtpv4 Labyrinth near to the ruins of Dunure Castle, Ayrshire. <br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/650/483/786/006/495/original/4f4196d3601f91f9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-28T05:18:08Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp33f9pcj3qg23cnent28qkkrlx3f42v4dp5k7xhdernuf33fakdszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwssvyp9 The Maze at Gelston Castle as the sun sinks towards the horizon. Completed c.1805 by William Douglas (a plantation owner, rumoured to have amassed his fortune by privateering), near Castle Douglas in Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/639/124/062/902/315/original/75bf3ffef672a56c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-26T05:09:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0rr96ca2r0sagdfsgnkfxk0328hya3078q85kdct6tzgyvrcvarszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwnj6249 A pair of small standing stones beside the Wren&#39;s Egg, a glacial erratic, aligned to the Midwinter Sunset, in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/627/763/430/821/775/original/5766bd8165e0d68a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-24T04:57:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyr3eak8mundgf5q33yavx3405q753785fkwllpfu9wt2nlhesh3szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcws6nczq Low tide at Auchenmalg Bay, once rife with smugglers. Barracks were built on the hillside overlooking the beach during the 18th century to combat illegal trade along this coast.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/616/428/042/778/490/original/5dbc1400413974cb.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-22T04:52:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs905qm6lp6h7dxrxknenu3jg6594qhw8m3n6gvvmv4rwsdu6yla2gzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw0nqgww The dark ruins of Torthorwald Castle squat on the horizon, framed by foreboding clouds. A 14th century tower house, on the site of a 12th century motte and bailey predecessor.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #History #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/610/751/686/900/028/original/5f0fd8e4521eb6a4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-21T04:49:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfdh5eh4mm6ug99yfl6zv2cxqvm0ng65qkf4njdmdudtfs4zjr2rgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw356yc0 Lockerbie.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/600/047/035/924/103/original/3287d8099d6a6bab.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-19T07:26:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9wsck7kw2w5v6lfqw2smc4nse8eugzwnqshuek224s59sqg7ch3czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwdp22k7 Drumtroddan Standing Stones. This old feller is the last stone standing in what was once a row of 4, possibly 5 stones, pointing towards the Galloway Hills in the east.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/588/579/252/579/502/original/69e7d83cbb2fbf9c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-17T06:56:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs820u2zmmd8quyxvz0f66q7edk4f62l94x2f2kasdrfwfpq8ulx9szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwz4cs8a Greenan Castle, near Ayr. The ruin of a 15/16th C tower house, on the site of a previous motte and bailey and promontory fort. Tales of family feuds and murder still resonate around this atmospheric cliff top ruin.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/576/759/773/183/771/original/d6c6900bfbd27314.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-15T04:44:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxku5hu8nvawuz45yvjajzlpf5n6e7qvp5guwku3c8p2pplhq86cczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwpy2a5m For 5000 years, Cairnholy Chambered Tomb has sat on this hillside, overlooking the Solway Firth, watching the centuries pass and still it is magnificent!<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland #TombTuesday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/561/004/324/235/320/original/9c12e03b52cbb667.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-12T09:58:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd3fj5u2msk2k5pf2w785849ejghwwask888x5hej5upx8kyjy5aqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw4ulf3j Watcher of the skies. <br/>The Wren&#39;s Egg, a glacial erratic accompanied by a pair of small standing stones, aligned to the Midwinter Sunset, in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/548/616/996/623/546/original/5b90c14de825d843.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-10T05:28:36Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst36dhmgux0aqntnuffj8f82wp0mhq99kxmzulhr9e79s7qsghkwgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwxek45u A twisted hawthorn tree at the Crook of Baldoon, looking out over the salt marsh of Wigtown Bay.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/531/773/098/199/109/original/265298874a10066a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-07T06:04:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdrpmdemht06e9h5lqxnjlrhkl783j5hdwz3ue66ula94sdjhhghczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwh8dn4r Low tide at Church Bay, Monreith.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/520/727/340/540/421/original/efd98de8aca75d37.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-05T07:14:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2frwe35su9tadny5s69whs4rt0mq40dc5eq7jdze0tkxwl2ue3agzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwwhyw3v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxqxc6xllqvkmk4fhryp93rcz3q88j6muxajc6q7jw0davla0fyuccv2ttr'>nevent1q…2ttr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Creepy is my default setting! 😀💀🕷️ 2026-05-04T09:34:25Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8cf0xewm8dyf3dzrszspw2vp9kcl5xw0a75s5nyl3jlmx8wk7fvszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwex95a4 The gatehouse of Crossraguel Abbey, near Maybole in Ayrshire. Founded in the 13th century by Duncan, 1st Earl of Carrick. It is halfway between Paisley and Whithorn on the pilgrims&#39; trail to the shrine of St Ninian.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/514/893/706/674/191/original/2d5e8492615dd724.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-04T06:31:54Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxy2gl5v79kzayk9pz4mxr8rv0lupnwva2jw7vh7ntld9kutu5glgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwjqj2hm Greenan Castle, Ayr. The ruin of a 15th C tower house, stands on the site of a motte and bailey and promontory fort. Dark tales of family feuds and murder still resonate around this atmospheric cliff top ruin. #blackandwhitephotography #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/503/627/603/773/850/original/d2c20dda9a8f4eb0.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-02T06:46:39Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr3nqekce5hsstxhnntpr862drrgqp4n5623aumcch5s8mrvxz4rczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwx3f0h7 Happy Beltane! Drumtroddan Rock Art, the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/498/165/319/154/473/original/76d102ad2e07cb9f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-01T07:36:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsf8gdm03saps59w3c0jz9mht33mgn9fdh2zkpfd7d6dxr2y4jsayqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwgajp6y Callie&#39;s Port, Back Bay, Monreith. The caves here were once hiding places for both smugglers and covenanters.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/492/369/692/482/186/original/0d3a443110bea0a9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-30T07:03:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2v7ccaw2v4mvng0y0ur8s73u4ak9apn26h0ju3866c97h43rgmlszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwglav2a Baltersan Castle, close to Maybole. A tower house built in 1584 to replace Baltersan House, by the Kennedys. It was abandoned by the mid-18th C.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/486/535/050/083/846/original/ccb893e116d69d5b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-29T06:18:55Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgd7sj7ry0f3phtljm92mrh80n3l70973k9272r6cw7uhtpl95vuqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwse6arl Monreith Bay has many a tale to tell. St Medana was miraculously transported here on a floating rock, to found the beautifully atmospheric church of Kirmaiden. One of the oldest churches in Scotland.<br/>#Scotland #history #legend #folklore #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/475/069/195/109/754/original/060ad597ac5e84d9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-27T05:43:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp2jlg4wujfdcvczga07vk5fy2sguq3kstl2jgmwxcg6qvrf979kqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwq4re35 The gatehouse of Crossraguel Abbey, near Maybole in Ayrshire. Founded in the 13th century by Duncan, 1st Earl of Carrick. It is halfway between Paisley and Whithorn on the pilgrims&#39; trail to the shrine of St Ninian.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Ayrshire #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/469/649/775/390/294/original/90edadbd69373667.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-26T06:44:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0zanh7pfptfyg5lkc7gurd6lgm93ld4sxmp0qk2uenwp8jxjmrjqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwd9l93g Ruins in misty woodland.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/458/384/847/042/445/original/af167cfd1122b1bf.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-24T06:59:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfjfhuk23knau82j4707hcnnw4rgunqkkwcgll0lvsa6tymct2e7czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwtw3tk6 Bare winter trees at Glasserton.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/390/361/986/739/900/original/6e478ffffb7f6c6f.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-12T06:41:13Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfm6kankvf2rtjsy7jcn9e2kanhveww0ene694c5hshlz2swc3r5qzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw8zqr4x Winter at Monreith Bay, Galloway. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/384/724/650/507/487/original/a11634bdf0f6c19c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-11T06:48:35Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsf7mklvgw62zq8sm60h6mwxk03sgkwslqe45eykcesmauq67mec2gzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwj9nq0j Gelston Castle as the sun sinks towards the horizon. Completed c.1805 by William Douglas (a plantation owner, rumoured to have amassed his fortune by privateering), near Castle Douglas in Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/378/783/550/873/647/original/1f4b81f6ae56ad03.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-10T05:37:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs29pwzp47a5n8k2xwcure7yt6e4edcstcl7denpdjs82lutnx0t5czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw38cu8n Glasserton Church in the mist.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/367/289/671/175/295/original/c0f40bafdbb61f3b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-08T04:52:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrrxl8hq795w0wps34dkmw0lh8ly6e4ydg3m73pe6a96ltvan2r5gzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwjpq9nu Dunskey Castle, said to be haunted by a ghostly piper and a servant girl, plus home to a brownie known as The Hairy Man, the castle&#39;s clifftop, wave-lashed location has seen turbulent times.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/355/889/167/582/657/original/5a285c9a913b1682.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-06T04:35:36Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs84v2972y8ymps3pacwf25a0et4mnwnhlf2gc079hherwe2s2rylczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwzvtp04 Moonlight at Auchenmalg.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/350/346/599/425/809/original/180b9d62a5e1cd60.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-05T05:04:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszuky8utrnk7ggqclfyvmdggrdj94674y8x9p07hzaqcx4nzca3tqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw63cpjd Kirkmaiden church, the foundations of which are said to be one of the oldest in Scotland. Supposedly founded by St Medan in the 7th C, an Irish Princess, who was magically transported across Luce Bay on a stone boat.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/338/950/774/300/598/original/ac606270a19772a1.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-03T04:45:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs88xhtnrr4rm8lwj0jy7eeprvh02px2tsse0xvw4q089ghtjwc7mqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwjhdvvv Carscreugh Castle, near Glen Luce. The home of the Dalrymples before Inch Castle at Castle Kennedy and possible scene for the infamous event surrounding the tale of The Bride of Baldoon.<br/>Read the full story: <a href="https://darkgalloway.wordpress.com/2022/05/29/the-bride-of-baldoon/">https://darkgalloway.wordpress.com/2022/05/29/the-bride-of-baldoon/</a><br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/305/260/585/135/366/original/011d835ca27df332.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-28T05:58:27Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsp8jljm0979z6pn37hthxkqyne0gdf2wr2slu6x2m6nluqhpml0ygzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwgnvzcr Morning light at Port William.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/299/793/253/707/149/original/ea5391b66bdbd825.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-27T06:47:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqszac9xvjlayuz36xv3mrlj280539h3eltkaj5w38dy78h8twqut3czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwm35g3f The Old Place of Monreith (AKA Dowies and the House of the Moure), built by the Maxwells c.1600 and their home before buying Myrton Castle from the McCullochs.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/288/205/142/209/098/original/00c7f2b94cc85b5e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-25T05:41:51Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyk0n95hyzfyazwu2nu3pt0cudk4l036sdshrluujwvuh68c4s5fgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw3rtath A twisted hawthorn on top of a rocky knoll, in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/282/322/729/543/888/original/aa710bd6c169ff6d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-24T04:44:35Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspgwya7ld3jaq6778kwdppg4wee4t4d2g9296pyxhl2w2rn8736fczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwl8tjkm Mist on the fields, the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/277/528/585/966/107/original/cdf48bfe6ccbc3ca.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-23T08:26:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspqyt8fcm0numyf24ltglkxkrfyx2u2fxv03a8y3vyxp8le223dygzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcweny9vs Nothing says Galloway quite like a graveyard in the mist! Glasserton Church near Whithorn.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/271/381/104/553/771/original/63f86265df771e70.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-22T06:22:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2v5sazdqxly7eejt5nmqwscwysxq2xaqmjra2kqwz6j6dquycjkczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw34ne8t The Old Place of Monreith (AKA Dowies and the House of the Moure), built by the Maxwells c.1600 and their home before buying Myrton Castle from the McCullochs.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/265/555/910/283/405/original/b6ae4b40e1518900.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-21T05:41:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs26rsmajuf2u227gpzwrak6vgrlmqtdnpxh3thwkldes9xfha8yjszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwzx90r3 Misty trees at Whithorn.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/260/463/360/840/312/original/9444f5e8e14c216e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-20T08:06:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv3fx0y666fnqa27ug9pmeewjgs8u7pwjnx3fdfsm3fkr0ptprgngzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwj7u4up Gelston Castle as the sun sinks towards the horizon. Completed c.1805 by William Douglas (a plantation owner, rumoured to have amassed his fortune by privateering), near Castle Douglas in Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/242/998/557/115/906/original/e08dd713c42320b6.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-17T06:04:02Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdgpclfa0a6n24t5k675nr62adpahv7w56y6ujl73fk968elfnhjczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwddxgrg Torhousekie Stone Circle, near Wigtown, in The Machars of Galloway.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/231/602/257/519/481/original/a326dd81eabd30af.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-15T05:46:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr2f282w6pdf0hc78w8ea98ylv9drcznyz58kkmd907are9q3jg8szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwd2fhka Bare winter trees at Glasserton.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/214/844/090/766/319/original/29f69b93cf1eda3d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-12T06:44:16Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsz368xey5uyqlt7n78kazuwvmgfjlpk6h5x0eh7gdfhg3ege9kx3qzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw2c6z7u Storm clouds approach Dunskey Castle. Said to be haunted by a ghostly piper and a servant girl, plus home to a brownie known as The Hairy Man, the castle&#39;s clifftop, wave-lashed location has seen turbulent times.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/203/821/062/777/335/original/7c89123af4709aab.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-10T08:00:38Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsq53w9ad2j3f6uxfkt64eyklc2c2wr772392szzr0l738hmjalnpczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwxs98ls A misty Monday morning in Grey Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/198/166/478/490/418/original/99d21e10b2dd99b7.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-09T08:02:34Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvle4h7v4kcmr6253ekggjxmxuqkljxnjs83xnvc9k00kl65sjtuszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw6ugx8w A winter landscape in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/186/284/160/059/653/original/92fb3d5afc40e35c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-07T05:40:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswpq4l63alglt973f932fpskfd4d605szlwn6u2klgjfvjuyke2fszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw5vgzlk The romantic ruins of Dunskey Castle, perch on cliffs looking over the North Channel to Ireland. Built in the 14th C by the Adairs, the castle was burnt in 1489 by Cutter McCulloch of Myrton and rebuilt in 1510.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/181/191/875/880/076/original/3cf3ae20b4ff44fa.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-06T08:06:18Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspeceq8f8tm99lrlt3t4ffxkf5j0cprlw8uqc7smpjw4tmurl9amczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw9698aa Winter at Monreith Bay, Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/140/927/296/628/431/original/07d2110576286172.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-27T05:26:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyfg2ffmp60zl92u5sresl9y4swypzzy3hwzq3y0ca3l3rxna0lkgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwr5qmgp The romantic ruins of Dunskey Castle, perch on cliffs looking over the North Channel to Ireland. Built in the 14th C by the Adairs, the castle was burnt in 1489 by Cutter McCulloch of Myrton and rebuilt in 1510.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/124/058/183/961/057/original/1f3f15bbf0881775.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-24T05:55:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxd7x0vh5ztxgpn96cxf8jq5kdk322jpu6m7kgyjpevgnrpj23eqqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwkclntr Queen Mary&#39;s Bridge and mill, Minnigaff, Newton Stewart, on a soaking Saturday.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/118/814/321/846/288/original/145789b579bae2ac.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-23T07:42:21Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsdnf44lww523xfyaa290jmxn2gy65gg0lsud4aqc4ql30c53mz3dqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw8w9qfd Mist on the fields, Whithorn.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland #goth<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/062/360/613/099/272/original/ebd83ba6003de5d4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-13T08:25:32Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxz2llzylnjkpdvpa3wmcfhn295e26aefsy6jr39aknd70u0r595qzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwgv573t Calanais Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis.<br/>#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #Blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/034/287/235/472/442/original/360b741e66c489f9.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-08T09:25:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2t7k2v39jdzyrwpkaxzq03hjstaqqkcja42sldwmrqxkqcye4xyqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwmxjt8e Sunrise at the Rocks of Garheugh, north of Port William in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #SouthernScotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/016/756/210/461/616/original/949b5aeb3755b730.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-05T07:07:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgdaakp4enntvadfajm7e3dgps5xtdl9cl4zwdwgday466jmjq0gqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwmgzwwc Mist on the fields, Whithorn.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/999/549/168/333/412/original/2a42fbbfcc325e82.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-02T06:11:46Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx60u8c85z0ym5zfgr27czar8nqgzhf8xwmzchzhf8wlhu4g70whczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw2gde05 St Medan&#39;s Beach, the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/993/912/294/368/245/original/10d7017e3cdcc3ff.jpg"> <br/> 2026-02-01T06:18:41Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8w8hgmjztvf8776t84aamednt3anmyxw9z5nrhdc8paq0udjhddczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw8uh9v5 Bare trees and an icy loch at Barbarroch.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/977/531/459/655/699/original/1b45f42f21c8810d.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-29T08:52:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsr76skd0veweljccw5pswdv2n42g5k9elvrhn5vqcmk4gmde0m0agzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw92wl5c Winter in the fields and woods at Rispain, near Whithorn.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/965/724/823/641/095/original/4b11a98d30f6747c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-27T06:50:17Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswdzugjwx7jx5d45xz2m4rctv2a49333xamv7d292dkge5k8j3ktqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwvyfhdp Mud and metal. Rispain, near Whithorn.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/926/512/666/867/895/original/9832021294f01b84.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-20T08:38:28Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsql5tcmvg0qlddwpdl5frws89fcyeyrau94anm2weptrd6g2txfqczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw7m9j6n Chubby little feller. Minnigaff Old Kirk.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/870/152/439/377/925/original/9254970772a64d35.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-10T09:44:11Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvhzl683arwqay3rpnhk72e8d5dx9a7qflffahqlfjg7y3a23yt9szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw3vul3z Low tide at Monreith Beach.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/863/762/036/140/028/original/fe190f2462829837.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-09T06:39:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9f4jjj0nsylmzykhgnn7hmw25qltsphz2pd5lgn59ag4c93xm6gqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwey0m5y Ancient doorway at Lincluden Abbey.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/846/570/846/343/009/original/a00537931a34ec24.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-06T05:47:44Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsd4zjxl80p5fw73nt2gpmfazsgc888247mrada84emmustgzrs6eczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwffa6tj Burrowhead, the most southerly point of the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/818/454/484/824/971/original/644b3398e45f6cfb.jpg"> <br/> 2026-01-01T06:37:09Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs09rvy9a7h6hjjxka78g6uffh0lpnhu5kyvljd72z3r3cveh59mzqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwlymdgx Port Logan beach, in the Rhins of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/807/036/990/036/160/original/30fae9ffe20e22ae.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-30T06:13:40Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsxze0y80gffyun7tnspq9cckd6ne33jlqq00s308e0885hqxckjygzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw3ml54g Happy Christmas, from the old ghosts of Galloway!<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/779/042/351/481/623/original/9d2ffd08679f03ca.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-25T07:33:49Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvmxq3u6326wdudns7n620fuajnzcjpvlxj2vk4k6f2n2kzed090szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwjd8uxl A rainy morning and muddy puddles at Glasserton woods. Only the alarm calls of blackbirds, the bark of roe deer and the lilting song of robins break the silence.<br/>#Scotland #Galloway #Photography #Blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/761/679/508/557/271/original/9fbbfb86f42e46ac.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-22T05:58:14Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqspjtd93qxxt08jy870atad5q23exa5ppnh352hsjsvf2puvx5r78szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwvdfqne Happy Winter Solstice! The Wren&#39;s Egg, near Monreith in Galloway is aligned to the Winter Solstice sunset. Read about it in the latest edition of Ancient Times from Stone Club - <a href="https://stoneclub.rocks/">https://stoneclub.rocks/</a><br/><br/>#Scotland #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/756/186/229/921/596/original/da9e2ad07150e484.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-21T06:45:12Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsfp8qypsqlnc68f9jv292uhu76qc9ryhj880259hg65cqkjvh2j6szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwwsyxdp A dark, misty night in the graveyard at Whithorn Priory.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/739/705/212/275/710/original/6363902883b37f9d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-18T08:50:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqst9ym9h03c38szdls5wk9zmsn99suhs6yg9gumw745tm943jkqufszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwcmtplg Alone in the graveyard on a dark. misty night, with a tawny owl hooting in the tree above me. Wintery atmospherics at Whithorn Priory. <br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/727/815/264/418/797/original/6c29fe575873fbde.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-16T06:26:45Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrsjr42fru96ac28j4n9hq8zmzdhs5dj5md0sns6a9e0r4a2x7x5qzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcweuxcr4 Torhousekie Stone Circle in Galloway. The central setting of three stones is reputed to be the grave of the mythical King Galdus.<br/>#StandingStoneSunday #Galloway #Wigtownshire #history #legend #folklore #ancient #Photography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/716/580/842/779/367/original/a33c2fab35f7f280.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-14T06:51:59Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsyauyp20kl52yvfwvl0lcwj5fqgefz2ac4cvk9qu02k9rhr92nqaqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwvtep7q The atmospheric ruins of Sorbie Old Kirk, in The Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #ruins #folkhorror<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/693/770/375/814/739/original/74d5f05e51b56e3b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-10T06:08:20Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvqs5y56g38gs93f3wf40fyfr9q3v06sk993dr5mrcassj5ldtfygzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwu5tqax Cairnholy II Chambered Tomb, in Galloway. Said to be the grave of King Galdus.<br/>#Scotland #AncientHistory #StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/677/144/511/834/227/original/57ee0adae193170c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-12-07T07:44:15Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsywrups8fjnujax8ywhqkxvs9xrg8z5mh7pmfgy6t499xpxcsm4rgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw8pksp6 Lincluden Abbey, founded by Uchtred, son of Fergus of Galloway, in the 12th C. It is said to be home to two apparitions, one of a nun and another of a green lady.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/557/940/709/165/609/original/6157b9db70f865c6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-16T06:25:21Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqc5pyg6fhn42z0eff4zvxcl9yk6p8krxdylupfxkg2ayju4570sqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwxy9m87 A view of Port William harbour and Main Street, looking north up the coastline of Luce Bay.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/501/293/986/364/203/original/c2d260fc8606a625.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-06T06:19:06Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsx529p63wsn6hkq9uxd42xc2gys7f9zjyx5cr804arsdvz4y3cypszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwg3ul94 Sunrise at Port William on a (rare of late) calm. clear morning. From the war memorial at Maxwell Park, overlooking the harbour.<br/>#Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/490/016/866/980/487/original/e7387d1478c09455.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-04T06:30:56Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvhhnuc4q23h2swa0h9vl892m9z68mfv6duw8gmyutd0ygwwmnf5szypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwgtaawq Happy Halloween! <br/>Troqueer Parish Church, Dumfries.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #Halloween #Samhain<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/467/241/657/195/755/original/b54976b1ae4a7d1b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-31T05:59:50Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8qmrut8znd07637nsm2djg90tlt82rw5u4ca4vakp94d9zvky0lszypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwfngkjj Calanais, Isle of Lewis.<br/><br/>#StandingStoneSunday #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/439/565/751/939/736/original/a02a613e491eeb30.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-26T08:40:29Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsth3lud7lxv0tk586m2kx7jtp62yxgqu5camhscc886v5jl4wvl9qzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwvw9qn3 Lincluden Abbey, near Dumfries. Founded in the mid-12th C by Uchtred of Galloway and immortalised in verse by Burns;<br/><br/>Yonder Clouden&#39;s silent towers,<br/>Where, at moonshine&#39;s midnight hours,<br/>O&#39;er the dewy-bending flowers,<br/>Fairies dance sae cheery.<br/>Ca&#39; the yowes to the knowes.<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/394/214/024/703/533/original/421b841fb4693f8b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-18T08:27:03Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvk7v38mpj6zwktjl68yvp0ar63wjl8m9gtq4dl5glluugkr5tmuczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwqytlpj Drumtroddan Standing Stones, near Monreith. A row of possibly once four or five stones, aligned north east/south west. Two of the stones now lay fallen, with just a single stone, the eastern-most still standing.<br/>#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/359/957/128/562/845/original/5fe89f136089b6ce.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-12T07:14:33Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2jrc02t4aqumd76ejfyh4ghh74f45u47hzw4m6mtdsa90zps6h6gzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwz84j7g Autumn Equinox sunrise at Langmaiden Feys Rock Art (mostly obscured by moss).<br/>#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/320/466/441/876/390/original/271701e8f14426dc.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-05T07:52:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqstyh8wzagy82r0zzlqd66ayf5dvwmm2u6e5u0k6p75m5qmku0cvuczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwfrk7ea Drystone dyke and wind-blasted tree. Langmaiden Feys, Monreith, in the Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/309/123/781/784/646/original/50f670f4568f2986.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-03T07:47:36Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsf4dgvckfs3mc7skn6yc2sdkw78074gj3ega4lxw84x7gu7kkfsjgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwd8darr Sunrise at the Rocks of Garheugh, north of Port William in the Machars of Galloway. <br/>#Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/303/503/872/392/172/original/8e9ef1a542014724.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-02T07:59:30Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsqta8q3vcew9sr75qdj82e9xamng86lkrxxlgm48xjjqqtvtycmpqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwpz4usr The Fell of Barhullion from Langmaiden Feys, The Machars of Galloway.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/252/414/119/164/044/original/b64ca7d489f55812.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-23T07:25:31Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs8htlkr7k2yju3k9567a5cr9qlxh8ec4vczj95cwnempjeht4tejczypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwc479kf The Douglas Mausoleum, near Castle Douglas. An Egyptian influenced design, built around 1820/30, housing the mortal remains of around 25 members of the Douglas family. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/224/311/439/083/037/original/482d6cccaa2c7484.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-18T08:18:42Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsvckr6yx7f3mev589zqhmagglw9885f4xdxxgz6v7m46dlsq58tdqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw3s9d7x Back Bay, St Medan&#39;s, Monreith.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/088/307/050/835/914/original/9f5d31478a247ff7.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-25T07:50:53Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsrv5eglkxarmqzwmax0dtpd5crgppvmqm2hev45c8cstq5hvhj56czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwh7ut28 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspfnz40vnylv69u7dgp7nqejzeqrtnl7f8hanqtsutuwc6nwy6wmsy06nxx'>nevent1q…6nxx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The church&#39;s foundation is often attributed to Fergus of Galloway, due to his reinstatement of the Bishopric at Whithorn. The Norman arch within the church places some of its architecture around this time frame, but as there are no contemporary records of it&#39;s foundation, it&#39;s origins remain uncertain. 2025-08-25T07:46:04Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswqqf35wc2rvpdktaqmvy7ann7qg0g6g3t0jr2jsgcnr285g2s6xgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw6uqqy2 The hulk of Cruggleton Church near Garlieston, visible in it&#39;s enclosure, looking like a scene from an MR James tale. The origins of this enigmatic church are not certain.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/076/451/358/767/311/original/cc4016350d8070bc.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-23T05:36:00Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqswdr25wqzqg5nym7ak7ren75u6aegsdgfa7f258dwkr9fcs7r84jgzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw2edtq0 The Mount, Kirkton. An abandoned, crumbling gothic chapel and crypt, built by the Johnstones of Carnsalloch. Slowly being eaten by the woods. #blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/037/324/157/701/844/original/53f016565d9b72bb.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-16T07:45:05Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqs0wwm4yy06vs92wgc97jwyt4fjuy4f3gpau8745py2av9p8r52gcqzypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcwkltf64 The Mount at Kirkton. An abandoned, crumbling gothic chapel and crypt, built by the Johnstones of Carnsalloch.<br/>#blackandwhitephotography #Scotland #Galloway #History<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/028/336/246/569/594/original/0f94198e2f3c98ae.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-14T17:39:43Z https://njump.me/nevent1qqsgkz0ulxlmw8tr45ukvegjf7wn8jejvqu3v2ug3969wyclhkyqm6czypd00pl459hhrnugsyd74r9ce0fw4xkm2m7esg5y2g4lkasun0mcw8mnnxq Cup and ring rock art (Knock 4) at Clarksburn Woods, Monreith.<br/>#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #Galloway #blackandwhitephotography<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/114/963/295/891/839/776/original/d7135f8359a82a2d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-03T05:59:16Z