On the Vintage Trail – The Clyde Valley

I was out on the vintage trail this weekend in the lovely Clyde Valley. Not every location where you look for vintage in Scotland is this picturesque but quite a few are. 

Loch Garry, the “Map of Scotland”

Loch Garry

Here’s a picture of Loch Garry that lies North of Fort William in the Lochaber area of the West Highlands of Scotland. From a particular viewpoint on the road, it famously looks like a map of Scotland.

Glen Affric

Thought I’d share this view down Glen Affric one of Scotland’s loveliest highland glens.

Festive Finland

This Etsy treasury celebrates the best of Finland. On Etsy, treasury lists let you bring together items others are selling that you find inspiring. Here’s a selection of great pieces that celebrate all things Finnish, just in time for Christmas. 

To see more details on each item visit the Festive Finland treasury.

A Highland Pond

As a contrast to winter, as it starts to get a grip, here in Scotland I thought I’d share this picture of water lilies and rushes on a little highland pond in summer.

Go Dutch - An Etsy Treasury From the Netherlands

On Etsy, treasury lists give you the opportunity to collect together items others have on sale that you find inspiring. Here’s a selection of great pieces that celebrate the Netherlands and Dutch design both now and in the past.

To see more details on each item visit the Go Dutch treasury.

Germane to Germany - A German Etsy Treasury

Etsy treasury lists offer a way to bring items together that others have on sale that inspire you. Here’s a collection of lovely things that celebrate German design past and present. To see more details on each item visit the Germane to Germany treasury.

Great Dane – A Danish Etsy Treasury

On Etsy, treasury lists enable you to bring together items others have on sale that inspire you. Here’s a range of lovely creations that celebrate Denmark and Danish design past and present.

To see more details on each item visit the Great Dane treasury.
 

 

August Flowers

August Flowers

Sometimes Scotland’s weather can combine through wind, sun, and rain to give the flowers and all the insect life that depends on them a chance. 

August in Austria

Etsy, treasury lists offer a way to select items that others have on sale that inspire you. Here’s a collection of beautiful things that celebrate Austrian design old and new. To see more details on each item visit the August in Austria treasury.

Statue of Lord Kelvin in Kelvingrove Park on an Autumn Day

The Statue of Lord Kelvin pictured with the tower of Glasgow University, where he was a Professor, in the background.

Cool Waters

On such a hot July day how about a view of all that cool, cool Loch Lomond water. 

Loch Lomond Cool

Ardnamurchan View

Another view looking out from the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the West of Scotland.

Vive la France!

On Etsy, treasury lists allow you to collect together items others have on sale that inspire you. Here’s a range of lovely creations that celebrate France and French design both old and new; just in time for Bastille Day on 14^th July.

To see more details on each item visit the Vive la France! treasury.

Loch Lomond Viewed From Balloch

Loch Lomond

A view over Loch Lomond from Balloch. The sun even shone.

Kilchoan Bay

Kilchoan Bay

On the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the West of Scotland looking out over the bay at Kilchoan, the most westerly lying village on the British mainland, towards the Isle of Mull.

Camusdarach Beach Sunset

I thought I’d share this picture of a sunset on one of the world’s loveliest beaches, Camusdarach Beach just outside Arisaig, in the Western Highlands. The view looks out to the Isles of Eigg and Rum.

Camusdarach Beach

The Flower Train

Spotted the flower train making a brightly coloured stop at Pollok Country Park in Glasgow.

La Belle Belgium

On Etsy, treasury list allow you to select items that others have on sale that inspire you. Here’s a selection of beautiful creations that capture a touch of Belgium. To see more details on each item visit the La Belle Belgium treasury.

Scourie Sunset

Scourie in Sutherland, looking out from the cliff top to view the sunset over the bay and Handa Island. Catching a chance glimpse of the beauty that Scotland can sometimes suddenly reveal.