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21/07/2024

A particularly productive weekend of upside down sportspersons of the week. Fort FC Reserves v Portree Juniors on Friday night in the Ross Cup semi final. Two well matched teams with Fort taking victory as the second half wore on. Glengarry Shinty Club v Kilmory Camanachd in the Single Team Cup Final. Another match where the teams were so well matched that the game ended 2-2 ) all scored in quick succession, yo-yo-ing from one side to the other. Glengarry came out of top at the end of extra time. Well done to all four teams who also provided many spills as well as thrills.

20/07/2024

Congratulations to Glengarry Shinty Club on winning the Single Team Cup today who beat a strong Kilmory side 5-2 after extra time. Well played to both teams.

14/07/2024

A veritable massive falling over of upside down sportspersons of the week. There haven't been too may for a while, but Fort FC Reserves v Kyleakin and of course the hard fought Kilmallie v Fort derby for a place in the Balliemore Cup final supplied lots of non-vertical action shots. Thanks to all involved!!

11/07/2024

Sports and media personality Ashley Cain came ashore at Corpach Marina and will be Kayaking along the Caledonian Canal as part of his 'Ultraman' Challenge. This raises money for Cancer Charities in memory of his baby daughter who lost her life to Leukemia at the age of only 8 months. The Azaylia Foundation

09/07/2024

Another of nature's wonders. In Primary 3 my teacher (also a farmer's wife) said "Red Sky at night, Shepherd's delight' meaning that it wouldn't rain until morning so the sheep would have a dry night in the fields. Well it was pouring when I took this, so saying maybe needs a bit of adjustment!!

09/07/2024

Came across this little friend today when walking on Camaghael. Not even on black and white film, but definitely a black and white bee having brunch on a bramble flower. I myself have never seen one before, but isn't it amazing what you can see when the sun comes out?

06/07/2024

My Nikon F2 bought new today in 1976 for £258.49 at Gratispool in Glasgow. I was working for The Falkirk Herald, which was the largest regional newspaper in Scotland, but they only supplied a Rolleiflex TLR which was used for everything (even football and sports coverage). I already used my Nikkormat Ftn(n) (now 50 years old) for work and after saving up bought the F2 Photomic. It has travelled the world with me and has never failed to provide top quality results whenever the subject. It still works perfectly and even in 1996 gave the Daily Express a front page picture of the Queen Mother wiping a tear from her eye, beating the London pack (all autofocus by then) who followed her doggedly wherever she went. My absolute favourite camera, a bit battered and never once serviced or repaired. Still in use and also very occasionally for work. Nikon - a brand like no other!

23/06/2024

What a tremendous turnout for the Fraser MacPhee Memorial Shinty Tournament. Many have travelled quite a distance to take part. Well done to Rosemary and the family for giving this opportunity to primary school age players every year.

22/06/2024

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21/06/2024

What a pleasure tonight to hear of the string of success and clutch of trophies won by the all-conquering Caol Primary Shinty Team. Surprise party and awards ceremony organised for them in a specially decorated Caol CC. Well done girls, boys, coaches and parents!

19/06/2024

Get on down to the Fort FC Fanzone in the College tonight. Fantastic atmosphere and so well organised by Robert Coull, Chairman of Fort FC and An Cafaidh Mara.

17/06/2024

Little Bee friend so laden with pollen he can hardly move.Be kind to bees and have flowers they live in your garden or flower pots.

15/06/2024

A young Fort FC team with quite a few of these faces still involved. Name that year?

12/06/2024

The moon with a slight organ tinge from the bright, close-to-midsummer sky and the Ben where as this I posted, Pawel Cymbalista is running up and down for a planned seven times in 24 hours. He started at 8.00pm this evening.

07/06/2024

Congratulations to all the graduates of Lochaber High School, who dodged the rain and braved the midges for their leavers photograph. Link here

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30/05/2024

A day away at the Nikon Pro Road Show held in this fabulous Edinburgh location. Great range of products on display and some very cool shades for everyone who attended. Despite predictions of heavy rain which mean I was overheating in my heavy waterproof jacket it was actually amazing weather (as you can see). Thanks to Ron MacNeice ands the Nikon team for all their hard work and enthusiasm in making it such as success.

23/04/2024

Very sad to hear of the death of the great Fergie MacDonald today. I have been photographing him now for over 20 years and every time an adventure. From his phone call saying (after a few starts) "Hello, Iain, it's Fergie....." to hearing what he was up to and meeting up to either capture his image or help in his research of something. Always fun and a laugh. An amazing character. This classic from 2003 in his Black House museum.

21/04/2024

Who'd have thought it? - a fuzzy shot of a Merlin due to heat haze over Claggan Park!!!

20/04/2024

What a fantastic night at the Fort William F.C. (Official) awards evening. A special thanks to you for inviting me and for the kind words about my work. Rain, snow, frost, wind and even occasional sunshine, it is always a genuine pleasure to meet up with you all and photograph your games. Top people, top Club.

19/04/2024

No sign of the Aurora as yet, but the moon making a good bright show of its own.

14/04/2024

Fort's own flotilla basking in the Loch Linnhe sunshine. Unfortunately the weather forecast is not good for our cruising visitors this afternoon.

03/04/2024

A little friend came to visit the garden today. Haven't seen them for a while so welcome back.

31/03/2024

Haven't posted any upside down sportspersons of the week for a bit, so here are a mix of the most Fort Reserves V Mallaig to various other sports over the last few weeks. Happy Easter

31/03/2024

Happy Easter to all and in line with tradition, posting of the annual picture of myself. The chocolate gets thinner and lighter every year. Oh how I envy it!!

11/03/2024

First Muirburn of the year. Not out of control and soon to light up the night sky.

02/03/2024

Top of the Ben to you! Crystal clear weather must be giving these people a great view from the summit.

26/02/2024

Good morning Fort William. Cold on the ground and beautiful in the sky.

24/02/2024

Great moon tonight. Snow Moon according to Native Americans, 99% illumination...... and would you believe, no clouds over Fort William to hide it.

24/02/2024

It may be called 'The Beautiful Game' but at Claggan Park, The Home of Fort William FC, the surroundings always outdo the action, however 'beautiful' or skilful. 2-0 win against Inverness Athletic FC today.

20/02/2024

A chill in the air from the clear skies, but also gives a better view of our partner in space.