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[eriktherock] 11/2/2025 16:44

This is such a fantastic thread.
Great stuff and such a pleasure to visit here daily.
Top man freddie.

[freddie01] 11/2/2025 16:32

Thank you serratia. No idea how I managed that.

[serratia] 11/2/2025 15:48

That's Whiteaven beach Australia.

[freddie01] 10/2/2025 07:33

Tatry Slovakia






Located in the northeast of England, just below Newcastle, Durham City is celebrated for its UNESCO-listed Castle and Cathedral, but what many people don’t realise is Durham isn’t just an underrated European city, it’s a whole region consisting of four different areas; Durham Dales, Vale of Durham, The Durham Coast and the city itself.






Penrith

Penrith was once the capital of Cumbria. The attractive town is the hub of the Eden Valley. It is now an important shopping centre, with a good mix of traditional shops and sophisticated arcades. Leading off Penrith’s main streets are many old yard entrances with interesting inscriptions on the lintels.

A large town acting as a regional centre for the eastern Lake District, Penrith lies just outside the National Park. The nearest lake is Ullswater. Just 6 miles to the south-west this is the Lake District’s second largest lake and offers a variety of water sports and other outdoor activities.






Idalgashinna, Sri Lanka






Lesvos - Greece





On the northern tip of Mallorca is the Cap de Formentor, where the top end of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range meets the Mediterranean.






Workington

Workington is an ancient market and industrial town at the mouth of the River Derwent, and is the main shopping centre for West Cumbria. Some parts of the town north of the River Derwent date back to Roman times. It was in the 18th century, with the exploitation of the local iron ore and coal pits, that Workington expanded to become a major industrial town and port.

[freddie01] 09/2/2025 08:46

Modica Sicily





Greenland






Olvera, municipio de la provincia de Cádiz‎, España






Sunderland





Castillo de Neuschwanstein, Alemania






Oxford

[freddie01] 08/2/2025 08:16

Singapore





Newcastle

The best things to do in Newcastle-upon-Tyne start with trying the famous local beer, Newcastle Brown Ale, before moving to more typical attractions. This vibrant city blends modernity with heritage in its old city center, preserving its past while embracing the present. The result is some of the most beautiful streets in the UK, lined with shops, galleries, theatres, pubs, and more.

The heart and soul of Newcastle are its people, the Geordies, known for their unwavering loyalty to their local soccer team and beloved ale. Their resilience and distinctive accent add a unique flavor to the city's character. So, immerse yourself in the Geordie spirit and explore all the experiences that this city has to offer.





Italy






Greece










Carlisle

From the medieval castles steeped in history to fun museums for the whole family to tasty trendy restaurants.

[freddie01] 07/2/2025 07:47

Indonesia





Italy






Mallorca






Stranraer


Stranraer has a long history as a ferry port and the town is situated at the head of Loch Ryan.

Stranraer is the gateway to the Rhinns of Galloway and for more than a century was a busy ferry port for services between south-west Scotland and Northern Ireland. The town has many shops and there are plenty of places to dine out too.

The town’s main attraction is the Castle of St. John, a ruined four-story tower house built around 1500, which sits on a green in the main street. There are several eye-catching artworks in the area surrounding the castle. Stranraer Museum can be found in the old town hall.

Three miles east of Stranraer are Castle Kennedy Gardens, with the castle, two lochs, a giant lily pond and an avenue of monkey puzzle trees. Logan Botanic Garden sits 13 miles south of the town and is home to exotic ferns and palms and a boasts a beautiful walled garden.





Greenland






Ibiza

[freddie01] 06/2/2025 07:49

Hawick is a market town in the Scottish borders in the county of Roxburghshire with a population of just under 15000.

There is so much to see and do in the town itself as well as in the countryside beyond. When planning your visit be sure to make time to explore Hawick Town. It offers a great day out and the perfect base to stay and explore the Scottish Borders. The town has many shops, cafes, pubs and places of interest and lies on the River Teviot where it is joined by Slitrig Water. It’s surrounded by spectacular countryside and a number of trails start here in Hawick.






Dolomites, Italy







St Hydroc

A beautiful little gem of a church on the Lanhydrock estate that is a local parish church holding weekly services and much in demand for weddings.





Czech Republic







Fishing in Dumfries and Galloway

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of southern Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway emerges as an angler’s paradise, beckoning fishing enthusiasts from far and wide.

With its tranquil rivers, sparkling lochs and rugged coastal areas, this region offers a diverse and rewarding fishing experience. Whether you’re an avid angler seeking solitude amidst breathtaking surroundings or a novice eager to cast your first line, Fishing in Dumfries and Galloway is an amazing experience.

[freddie01] 05/2/2025 07:38

Thank you waldron. :)





Lungern, Switzerland || hebenj






Sea of clouds, Onyu Valley, Japan





Newtown St Boswells lies on the west side of the A68 a little south-east of Melrose and the Eildon Hills. It also lies just a mile north-west of St Boswells, something that causes considerable confusion as the name implies that Newtown is some recent offshoot of a more established village.

Newtown St Boswells is actually a very long established community, dating back to medieval times. And over the years it has adopted a variety of names, including Newtoun, Newton, Newtown of Eildon and Newtown of Dryburgh. The name Newtown St Boswells dates back to 1849 when the Edinburgh & Hawick Railway decided to give the station it opened in Newtown the name "St Boswells". As happened elsewhere, an arbitrary naming decision made by a railway executive came into common use.

Newtown originally grew as a centre for milling, with mills powered by the Bowden Burn as it made its way down to the nearby River Tweed. Amongst the first customers were the monks from Melrose Abbey who used Newtown's mills to process their grain.

The railway turned Newtown from a small agricultural village into a regional centre for the processing and transport of the produce of the fertile area between what is now the A68 and the coast. The railways that once connected Newtown to Edinburgh, Carlisle and Kelso have long gone, but traces remain. Perhaps the most spectacular is the 19 arch Leaderfoot Viaduct over the River Tweed two miles north of Newtown.

In 1899 Newtown's excellent transport links led to it becoming the focus of the county of Roxburghshire. Today it is home to the headquarters of Scottish Borders Council, a building that dominates much of Newtown and which was built in stages in the 1960s and 1980s as major extensions to the original Roxburgh County Buildings.





A view from the bridge Clachan Duich, Scotland ~ Alan R. Howe






Ponte Vecchio is a famous bridge near Palazzo Pitti in Florence with a fascinating history and stunning views of the Arno River.






Polperro, Cornwall

[waldron] 04/2/2025 08:18

thanks fred

makes my day

chuckle and cheers

[freddie01] 04/2/2025 07:45

Irvine Scotland






Cobh Ireland





C H I C A G O






Spiez, SWITZERLAND






Ayr Scotland





Peak District

[freddie01] 03/2/2025 08:06

Yeosu, South Korea





Seamill, North Ayrshire






Thames River






Peaks of Iceland | by eventyr






Penstemons, Tahoe National Forest

[freddie01] 01/2/2025 08:22

Stable

Initially uninhabited, the islands became an important location for slave trade during the colonial era. However, since its 1970s independence from Portugal, it has been a stable country.





Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

A Caribbean nation north of Grenada.

[freddie01] 01/2/2025 08:21

Brunei
A small country on the northern coast of the island of Borneo, which is part of Indonesia.






São Tomé and Príncipe
A volcanic island nation in the Gulf of Guinea

[freddie01] 30/1/2025 07:59

Visiting the Kelpies in Falkirk

The Kelpies are one of Central Scotland’s must-see attractions. You won’t fail to spot them as you drive from Edinburgh to Stirling on the M9 … they are hard to miss! However, we highly recommend a closer look. There’s nothing quite like the experience of standing beneath these imposing structures and looking into the eyes of the legendary creatures.






Paddling in paradise | La Digue, Seychelles | by @ninjarod







Monemvasia, Laconia, Greece || @minogiannisvalantis






Midnight Blue ~ by Bhuminan Piyathasanan






EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, with its spectacular collection of medieval and classic architecture, including numerous stone decorations. This is the very reason for people calling it the liveliest city of Europe.

[freddie01] 29/1/2025 07:49

Banff Canada






Greenock is right outside of Glasgow, perched on the edge of the sea. It has some stunning views across the water to the islands on a clear day, and it is known for being the port that brought most of Glasgow’s trade to the city for the majority of the Industrial Revolution.





All Saints' Day, Pilzno Cemetery, Subcarpathia, Poland by Krzysztof Kosowski






Santa Caterina Hotel ~ Amalfi, Italy






Yosemite National Park, California | Vicki Mar

[freddie01] 28/1/2025 07:42

Gyeongbokgung Palace





Helsinki, Finland






Lochgilphead Scotland


Lochgilphead is situated at the apex of a short loch called Loch Gilp, an offshoot on the western shore of the much larger Loch Fyne.

In a manner similar to Inveraray further up Loch Fyne, Lochgilphead was first laid out as a planned town in the late 18th century, soon after the completion of the road from Inveraray to Campbeltown. The town grew in importance following the opening of the nearby Crinan Canal which provided a considerable short cut across the Kintyre peninsula.

Lochgilphead remains a key staging post and has the best range of facilities in the region which makes it an ideal base to explore Kintyre and boasts fishing, walking and other outdoor pursuits in abundance






Japan





Cypress Tree Tunnel | by @beholdingeye

[freddie01] 26/1/2025 08:22

Home of the longest street fair in Europe, Kirkcaldy is a town on the Fife coast.

Nowadays the top attraction is Kirkcaldy's Links Market, Europe's longest street fair, with over 200 fairground rides and attractions, held each Easter on the town esplanade. The Kirkcaldy Galleries houses a stunning collection of artworks and artefacts, and the Adam Smith Theatre, just across the road, provides a wide programme of entertainment with everything from pantomime and music to theatre and comedy.





A sunset at Henley Beach in Southern Australia.






Trapani, Sicilia.






Olden, Norway







Dunfermline Scotland

[freddie01] 25/1/2025 08:22

Seibu Ikebukuro Aerial Garden






Lochgilphead Scotland






Netherlands





The supermoon over the Walton Lighthouse in Santa Cruz.






This sunset across the Himalayan Mountains is incredible.

[freddie01] 24/1/2025 07:38

Brugge, België






Amsterdam





Dundee Scotland






Lake Como, Lombardi, Italy






View from Schafberg mountain, Austria