River Almond Pins and Buttons

Along the river Almond on the pleasant river walk from Cramond village to Cramond Brig, Edinburgh, Scotland. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.

The River Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland with the Naysmith Bridge (built 1800) just upstream. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) Lens: Canon 18-55mm IS Handheld Three bracketed JPGs Tonemapped in Photomatix Pro.

The river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. Camera: Canon EOS 450D

These kids were using large polystyrene blocks as rafts on the River Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Best viewed LARGER.

Linn's Mill Aqueduct over the River Almond at Loup o Lees, between Newbridge and East Calder, Scotland. The Aqueduct carries the Union Canal over the River Almond. BEST VIEWED LARGER

The River Almond from the top of Lin's Mill Aquaduct at Loup o Lees, between Newbridge and East Calder, Scotland, looking North. The Aquaduct carries the Union Canal over the river. If you look carefully, you can see the shadow of this fearless intrepid photographer risking life and limb, not to mention a severe ear-bashing from Sylvia, to bring you this daring shot. I think I need to sit down now. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix.

Lin's Mill Aqueduct over the River Almond at Loup o Lees, between Newbridge and East Calder, Scotland. The Aqueduct carries the Union canal over the river Almond. BEST VIEWED LARGER

The river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. This view is from the top of the Naysmith Bridge looking west. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

River Almond flooding its western bank at Newton, Perthshire next to one of General Wades Bridges

The tall weir on the river Almond on the pleasant river walk from Cramond village to Cramond Brig, Edinburgh, Scotland.

On top of the Almond Aquaduct at Lin's Mill at Loup o Lees, between Newbridge and East Calder, Scotland. The Aquaduct carries the Union Canal over the River Almond. The Union Canal is a 31.5 mile contour canal which travels from The Falkirk Wheel to Edinburgh. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The river Almond at Cramond. Cramond (Gaelic: Cathair Amain) is a village situated on the east side of the River Almond where it enters the Firth of Forth forming a natural harbour, now a suburb of Edinburgh, in Scotland. Excavations have revealed a Roman past and, as of 2004, the oldest human site in Scotland. It was the birthplace of the Scottish economist John Law. BEST VIEWED LARGER Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland.

The river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The river Almond taken from the road bridge over the river in Mid-Calder, West Lothian, Scotland. Starting from this point, the river flows into Almondell and Calderwood Country Park. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. We have had so much rain this year that the trees and shrubbery are a verdant green; branches are very full and overhanging the river. The water is a deep brown as so much silt is being washed down because the rain has hardly stopped this summer. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

The river Almond taken from the road bridge over the river in Mid-Calder, West Lothian, Scotland. Starting from this point, the river flows into Almondell and Calderwood Country Park. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

Powies Weir on the river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

Powies Weir on the River Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

An aerial shot of Newbridge, a dormitory suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland. These days the village is surrounded by industry. To the right and slighly below the centre line you can see the New Bridge over the River Almond that the village is named after. At the top of the shot you can see the impressive Almond Viaduct with 36 arches of 50 foot span, averaging 70 foot in height. The viaduct, built between 1838 and 1842, is considered to be one of the finest stone railway viaducts in Britain. The viaduct carries the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway.

The Camps Viaduct (built 1820) in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. Closed about 1960, the Viaduct used to carry the line from the Shale Oil works at Pumpherston to the North British Railway at Camps. It is now part of the National Cycle Network route 75, and provides magnificent views of the river from above. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. This is an HDR version. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. BEST VIEWED LARGER

The Naysmith Bridge (built 1800) crosses the river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold a Card on 22nd Jun 08

The Naysmith Bridge (built 1800) crosses the River Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. Related shots can be found at: Lowland Scotland. Best viewed LARGER.

Cramond Island has WW II fortifications and is linked to land by a causeway with a line of concrete pylons on one side, constructed as a submarine defence boom. At certain low tides sand extends to the island, tempting visitors to visit the island, though occasionally some are stranded by the incoming tide. Cramond (Gaelic: Cathair Amain) is a village situated on the east side of the River Almond where it enters the Firth of Forth forming a natural harbour, now a suburb of Edinburgh, in Scotland. Excavations have revealed a Roman past and, as of 2004, the oldest human site in Scotland. It was the birthplace of the Scottish economist John Law. BEST VIEWED LARGER Sold 1 Small Art Print : 31 July 20 Sold 1 Small Canvas Print : 14 Mar 21 So...

The Mid Calder Weir on the River Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all. If you try the larger view, you may see a heron fishing under the weir. Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) Sigma: 18-200mm Handheld

Linhouse Water at Mid-Calder, West Lothian, Scotland. The Linhouse Water flows into the River Almond not far from this spot. Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA) BEST VIEWED LARGER Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix Pro.

This dog (not mine) was enjoying splashing about in the river Almond in Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, West Lothian, Scotland. Rather it than me, in April, the water is still freezing cold. The park is a semi wild nature retreat open to all.