- Autumn colours at Amisfield Walled GardenNeeds location
Autumn colours at Amisfield Walled Garden
Please join us for an autumn photography meetup at Amisfield Walled Garden, located in the picturesque East Lothian countryside. As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and golden yellow, and the autumn season’s fruits and vegetables reach their peak, it's the perfect time to capture the colours of Scottish autumn.
.Amisfield Walled Garden, dates back to the late 18th century. At 8 acres in size, with 16 foot high stone walls, it is one of the largest in Scotland. The walls and pavilions are an important and integral part of Amisfield Walled Garden. Built in 1783 the buildings have a Category A status as listed historic buildings. The garden features extensive herbaceous borders, fruit and vegetable beds, a wildflower meadow, an orchard, and woodland plantings. If available, visitors can purchase freshly picked produce from the garden to take home, available at the garden entrance (cash honesty box).
.Afterwards, please join for a lunch or refreshments at The Golf Tavern, 5 Bridge St, Haddington EH41 4AU (five mins drive from the garden).
.Location: Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington, East Lothian
Address: See ‘Travel Information’ details, below.
Date: Thursday, 17th October 2024
Time: 13:00 to 15:00
Admission: FREE, donations welcome.
Lunch / afternoon tea: From 15:00 at The Golf Tavern, 5 Bridge St, Haddington EH41 4AU (five mins drive from the garden).
Website: https://www.amisfield.org.uk/
Meeting Point: We'll gather at the eastern side of the Walled Garden, where parking is available.
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Travel Information:
- By Car: Use postcode EH41 3TE in your Sat Nav, which will direct you to Abbey Bridge. Amisfield Park is just a short drive from Haddington, located 20 miles east of Edinburgh, near the A1 road.
- By Bus: Travel to the town of Haddington from Edinburgh (check Lothian Buses website closer to the date). You can reach the garden on foot from the Nungate area via the road to the Golf Club, or by the path on the north bank of the River Tyne, crossing at Abbey Bridge and entering through the east gate.
.What to Bring:
- Camera and photography gear (of course)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- If you wish, cash for donations and/or if you wish to purchase freshly picked produce from the garden (honesty box).
.Please let us know if you keen to join us by clicking ‘Attend’.
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Looking forward to seeing you there! - Capturing Craigmillar CastleCraigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
Capturing Craigmillar Castle
Please join us at 12PM, noon, Thursday 24th October to explore Craigmillar Castle, set within grassy parklands with views across Edinburgh from the top of the medieval tower house. This historic hidden gem is a labyrinth of medieval defensive walls, chambers, spiral staircases, and a great hall. The core of the castle is a late 1300s tower house, one of the first of its kind in Scotland, standing 17m tall with 3m thick walls and a maze of rooms, surrounded by a well-preserved courtyard from the 1400s and defensive walls with turrets. After 1660, the west range was rebuilt as a family residence for the Gilmour family. Mary Queen of Scots stayed at Craigmillar in 1566; owner Sir Simon Preston, her supporter and appointed Provost of Edinburgh, became her jailer in 1567.
.Afterwards, at 2PM, please join us at the nearby Bridgend Farmhouse Café for lunch or refreshments. Address: 41 Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4TE
Location: Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh
Address: Craigmillar Castle Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SY (see transport details below)
Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/craigmillar-castle/
Date: Thursday 24th October 2024
Time: 12:00 to 14:00 (2hrs)
Lunch / afternoon tea: From 2PM, Bridgend Farmhouse Café, 41 Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4TE
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Admission:
Booking your ticket in advance through the Historic Environment Scotland website is recommended.
.Cost:
- Adult: £7.50
- Concession (65+ yrs, unemployed): £6.00
- Historic Scotland members: Free
- English Heritage, Manx, Cadw members: Half price first year, free for renewals.
.Getting There:
- By bus: 12-15 minutes' walk from bus stops on Peffermill Road, Old Dalkeith Road, and Little France Park. Check Lothian Buses for routes and times. Route: From 'Craigmillar Castle Road' bus stop on Peffermill Road, walk along Craigmillar Castle Road. Follow pedestrian path through the park to the castle. Refer to Google Maps for the pedestrian route.
- By car: Limited parking at the castle. Alternatively, park in Craigmillar and walk via pathways.
.What to Bring:
- Camera and photography gear (of course)
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip for the worn stone surfaces
- Weather-appropriate clothing
.Please let us know if you keen to join us by clicking ‘Attend’.
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Looking forward to seeing you there! - CRITIQUE: Halloween themed show, tell & critiqueLeith Community Centre, Edinburgh
What's on: Show, tell & critique - Halloween theme
When: Thursday 31st August 2024
Time: 13:00
Where: Leith Community Centre
Address: 12A Newkirkgate, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6AD
Drinks afterwards: 14:30, Mother Superior, Leith Walk
.Please join us at 13:00 on Halloween (Thursday 31st August) at the Leith Community Centre to share three of your images with a Halloween theme, Samhuinn Fire Parade shots, or images with an eerie, gloomy vibe / edit. It's a great opportunity to show your work and get feedback from fellow photography enthusiasts.
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Photo suggestions: Halloween decorations, abandoned buildings, castle ruins, graveyards, dark closes, alleys and streets, spooky abstracts, gloomy or foggy landscapes, Halloween or Samhuinn Fire Parade celebrations.
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Lacking content to share?
Edinburgh is one of the best cities to capture something! The medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town is packed with old narrow cobblestone laneways, closes, old buildings and graveyards (and gloomy weather!). Have a go at capturing and editing some moody scenes.
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Upload 3 photos:
Upload your top three images using the Dropbox link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/ttm18lTSmIxlLRycLpCC.
Drinks afterwards from 14:30 at Mother Superior, 96 98 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5HB
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Looking forward to seeing you there!