Midlothian

Took this from just inside the gate of the Army Firing Range, hence the title. From the top of Castlelaw Hill looking over to Turnhouse, Carnethy, Scald Law, East and West Kip Hills with the reservoirs of Glencorse and Loganlea nestling at the bottom.

This is from Allermuir Hill in the Pentlands looking over to Castlelaw Hill and beyond with Turnhouse, Carnethy, Scald Law, East and West Kip Hills all visible.

Wee sheds like this always intrigue me and the first thought is summed up in the title.

Some b&w images from North Esk Reservoir

Some b&w images from North Esk Reservoir

20151009_Schotland_103

This was taken on the Penicuik estate beside Penicuik house. Not sure what this house is called. Reading up on it it looks like it was the converted...

Or maybe Crichton Castle, just outside Pathead, Midlothian. Although the family history of those that built and lived here are every bit as interestign as the Starks of Winterfell from the Game of Thrones series of novels. Murder, intrigue and plots against the Crown, its all here!

Formerly the stable block for Penicuik House, now transformed into the residence.

Or paid a fleeting visit would be more accurate. More rain has probably washed away the snow from Crichton Castle and its environs. :-(

A bit of colour finally showed itself down at North Esk

Spotted this on the way home from Crichton Castle and liked the roll of the field with the trees at the top.

The magnificent ruins of the 14th Century Chrichton Castle in Midlothian, Scotland at sunrise on a cold and frosty December morning.

Chrichton...

The beams of light breaking through the cloud inspired the unoriginal title, another shot from the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh.

The Low Pond at Penicuik House, complete with hut, apparently it has been used for curling in the wilder winters

View over Glencorse reservoir in the Pentland Hills. Shot from Castlelaw Hill.

Glencorse reservoir in the Pentland Hills park. HDR from three exposures and cropped to panoramic framing.