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Excitement is brewing on the Costa del Solway. If you want to know why then watch this!
A grass-roots football documentary for all lovers of the beautiful game - and Scotland!In Episode 4:The First 11 take on Celtic B and Hearts B in consecutive...
It's a shame that Annan doesn't have a short film showcasing the attractions, the creative talent, the festivals, and the hard work of the Annan History Town Group - oh wait, now it does!
The Royal Burgh of Annan nestles where the River Annan meets the Solway Firth, just a few miles from the English Border. It's a town with a true community sp...
Episode 3 of the THE ONLY WAY IS UP! has more great goals, interviews and, most importantly, the first competitive match of Gretna Ladies!!! Let's get this story out to a wider world - make sure to put Comments and Likes on Youtube and, of course, share widely!
A grass-roots football documentary for all lovers of the beautiful game - and Scotland!In Episode 3:The First 11 take an away trip to Cumberland Colts before...
What a privilege to have filmed the first ever competitive fixture for Gretna FC 2008 Ladies. Highlights and interviews coming very soon to my Eye Scotland YouTube channel 😀
Episode 2 of The Only Way is Up sees Gretna face a tricky pre-season tie in Creetown before the Lowland League season begins in earnest. Featuring an overview of the League as well as action from the match at University of Stirling, this episode is not to be missed.
Here's the link:--
https://youtu.be/bHbzAWjKZNs
Tales to make you shiver! My latest film features the brilliant Mostly Ghostly team. Don't miss one of their tours!
The bloody history of Lochmaben Castle (Dumfries and Galloway)and the surrounding region echoes through the centuries. Hear tales of horror and direct person...
A Historic Fortified Tower that's packed with Border Reivers history and attracts visitors from around the world as the Ancestral Home of Clan Armstrong - Welcome to Gilnockie Tower! Thanks to Michelle, Ian and Tom for collaborating on this film.
The Border Reivers and the Debatable Lands have long fascinated writers and historians of the 16th century. The many towers that once dotted the region lie i...
The first episode of my new documentary-series following Gretna FC 2008 in Scotland's Lowland League. A huge thanks to everyone at Gretna for taking part in this exciting collaboration. Throughout the season the series will take you to many colourful destinations in the South of Scotland - and there will also be an occasional foray into the Highland League. Subscribe - and follow the season!
On Saturday I attended the Riding of the Marches at Annan (Dumfries and Galloway) - an event with centuries of history. It was an incredible Scottish border experience. Here is the film!!
Experience all the excitement and tradition of the 2024 Riding of the Marches. This is an event that embodies centuries of Border history. Meet the Cornet, C...
A big thank you to everyone in Mallaig who participated in this film. Can't wait to return to one of my favourite Highland towns!
Known as both a Terminus and a Gateway, Mallaig is now a destination in its own right. Great views, great people, and great coffee!By road Mallaig is linked ...
The Wedding Season is upon us and Gretna Green is alive with Brides and Grooms! The Perfect "Runaway" Scottish Wedding!
I had always wanted to visit the Isle of Eigg and discover more about the community buy-out so I was incredibly fortunate to find that my visit last week coincided with the opening of the new Hub - another monumental achievement for this small pioneering island. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the film and who gave me such a warm welcome. Enjoy the film...
This film is both a short guide as well as a record of a major milestone in the life of the Island since the buy-out - the official opening of the new commun...
I had wanted to visit Inverie on the Knoydart Peninsula for years. Last week finally I made a brief visit. The weather was glorious and I met some amazing people. Here's the film...
Nestling on the south coast of the rugged Knoydart peninsula, the village of Inverie gives us an insight into coastal highland life before the advent of the ...
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Calmac ferry to Islay (and back) - a two journey that provides stunning views of Jura, Islay, Gigha, Kintyre, and even Northern Ireland on a clear day.
Set sail to Islay - the journey (on a sunny day) is fabulous, offering views of Jura, Gigha, the Mull of Kintyre, the peaks of Arran and even the coast of No...
Discover Islay - An idyllic Hebridean island known worldwide for its whisky distilleries but which also has a rich heritage and history. Enjoy this film, then plan your trip!
(Almost) everything you need to know about Islay in just 9 minutes!In almost every major airport of the world you’ll find Islay single malt whisky on sale, a...
I love the streetscape paintings of Natalie Burns so was delighted to meet her this week in Kirkcudbright where she has an exhibition on at the Tollbooth Gallery. Go and check it out (or visit her website)
Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway is known as the Artists Town, having drawn artists into its creative community for over a hundred years. But, the town...
I had long wanted to make a short film about Gretna Green so I am incredibly grateful to Stuart Thompson for inviting me to the Anvil Hall and thereafter to David and Kelly for allowing me to experience a Gretna wedding first hand. I hope you enjoy the film!
Forget Las Vegas - Gretna Green has been perfecting runaway marriages since the middle of the 18th century when English and Welsh couples eloped across the b...
When I first drove through Eskdalemuir on a rainy day (which does happen relatively frequently) I mistook it for a sleepy village with little going on. How wrong I was! Lara Porter of the hub invited me over to see what was going on in this gorgeous valley and the result is this film. Enjoy!
Eskdalemuir is one of the remotest communities in the south of Scotland. The north-south valley in which it lies was once a major thoroughfare - the evidence...
With huge thanks to Ani Lhamo and Lama Yeshe, here is my film about Samye Monastery in Eskdalemuir.
The village of Eskdalemuir in the east of Dumfries and Galloway contain one of Scotland's most surprising sights - the Tibetan Monastery of Samye Ling. When ...
Just spent a few days in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. Is there a friendlier, more picturesque coastal town in the whole of Scotland?!
The historic harbour of Portsoy is well known to viewers of Peaky Blinders and the recent Whisky Galore movie. But behind the film sets and the 300 year old ...
East Kilbride - Is Scotland's First New Town a Success Story?
It's the original and the largest of Scotlands post-war new towns - but has it been a success story? This film seeks the answer to that question as well as e...
The best film about Dumfries ever made? Possibly 😀
Dumfries has a richness of history that other towns can only dream about. From Robert Burns to the Crichton and Peter Pan - this small town in south west Sco...
Filming at Samye Ling monastery this morning with the wonderful Ani Lhamo. What a special place!
Hidden away in the far eastern corner of Dumfries and Galloway, Langholm explodes with life on the day of the Common Riding but invites exploration at any time of the year. Discover the "Muckle Toon"!
Langholm straddles the geographical and cultural divide between the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. It can feel forgotten, and times have been ha...
I was at the Fringe on Wednesday enjoying street performances and meeting actors and performers from all around the world. I guarantee you will be buzzing after watching this film!
Meet a myriad of artists from all around the world as I walk the streets of Edinburgh on 9 August 2023. There is no festival in the world quite like the Frin...
I'm delighted to announce that the "eye scotland" channel has launched today with films about Kirkcudbright and the Edinburgh Fringe. My existing channel "Travel Obscurer" will continue to focus on less travelled international destinations but most of my Scottish content will now be here. There is so much in the pipeline. Coming soon - Dumfries, East Kilbride, Langholm, Banff, Eskdalemuir .... Make sure to SUBSCRIBE on Youtube and LIKE on Facebook - Jonathan
The exhilarating gallop up Kirk Wynd at the Langholm Common Riding yesterday. Full film soon on YouTube.
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Had a great time watching Vikings and Normans do battle this afternoon as part of the Annan History Town Festival. Full film coming soon on the YouTube channel #viking #vikinglife #vikingreenactment #historical #historicalreenactment #annandale #annan
The exhilarating gallop up Kirk Wynd at the Langholm Common Riding yesterday. Full film soon on YouTube.
