Tag: Ayr

  • Rabbie Burns’ River Doon: Water Water Everywhere Challenge #227

    Rabbie Burns’ River Doon: Water Water Everywhere Challenge #227

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    We’re in Ayr for the next series of WWE, starting with the River Doon. The river runs through Alloway, the birthplace of the renowned Scottish poet Rabbie Burns. It features in his famous poem “Tam o’ Shanter” & is the setting for his lesser-known “The Banks O’ Doon.”

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    Hae a guid week 😁

  • Exploring Rabbie Burns Cottage and Gardens: A Historical Scottish Delight — Fan Of…

    Exploring Rabbie Burns Cottage and Gardens: A Historical Scottish Delight — Fan Of…

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    Here we are in the wee town of Alloway, Ayr, at Rabbie Burns Cottage. For more information, visit the National Trust For Scotland Site.

    This cottage is where Rabbie Burns was born & grew up with three siblings until the age of 7.

    Burns Cottage – Exterior

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  • Rabbie Burns’ River Doon: Water Water Everywhere Challenge #226

    Rabbie Burns’ River Doon: Water Water Everywhere Challenge #226

    Hi All 👋 Feel free to join in whenever you have a water picture to post (any type of water, in any state, will do). See below for how to join the fun

    We’re in Ayr for the next series of WWE, starting with the River Doon. The river runs through Alloway, the birthplace of the renowned Scottish poet Rabbie Burns. It features in his famous poem “Tam o’ Shanter” & is the setting for his lesser-known “The Banks O’ Doon.”

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    1. Create a Water Water Everywhere Photo Post.
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    Hae a guid week 😁

  • Discovering Rabbie Burns: Exploring His Birthplace and Beyond

    Discovering Rabbie Burns: Exploring His Birthplace and Beyond

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    In my fourth post of the Historic Scotland series, I will provide a quick overview of Rabbie Burns (Robert Burns), the world-renowned Scottish Poet. Since the world and poetry of Robert Burns is a vast topic, I have decided to break it down into a 5-week series.

    Week 1 — Burns Cottage

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  • Rabbie Burns’ River Doon: Water Water Everywhere Challenge #225

    Rabbie Burns’ River Doon: Water Water Everywhere Challenge #225

    Hi All 👋 Feel free to join in whenever you have a water picture to post (any type of water, in any state, will do). See below for how to join the fun

    We’re in Ayr for the next series of WWE, starting with the River Doon. The river runs through Alloway, the birthplace of the renowned Scottish poet Roabbie Burns. It features in his famous poem “Tam o’ Shanter” & is the setting for his lesser-known “The Banks O’ Doon.”

    How To Join In

    1. Create a Water Water Everywhere Photo Post.
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    Hae a guid week 😁

  • Silent Sunday May 26

    Silent Sunday May 26

    Greenan Tower in the mist
    Greenan Tower in the mist

    I decided to do a few AI transformations for this tranquil scene (see the carousel). I thought a good starting point would be a mystical setting; both runs came out really well, although I think the first looks more like the structure of the Tower as it is. Next up, I went for an enchanted/baroque fusion; the second in this run came out looking very oriental. It was back to a mystical setting next but blended with cyberpunk. The third set of runs is in a style called Hollywood Regency; this, to me, looks very Art Deco. My final re-imagining was in the Regency style. What’s your favourite

  • Rugosa Rose — FOTD Nov 10

    Rugosa Rose — FOTD Nov 10

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Rugosa Rose
    Rugosa Rose
  • Bulrushes — FOTD Nov 02

    Bulrushes — FOTD Nov 02

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Bulrushes
    Bulrushes
  • Wild Rose — FOTD Oct 11

    Wild Rose — FOTD Oct 11

    Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee’s FOTD.

    Wild Rose
    Wild Rose