JourneyDude in Scotland

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🪬🧿 Freemason | Traveller | Historian | Novel Author | Filmmaker & Photographer
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@scottishinsider.org Jul 29, 2026, 3:44 PM Pinned

When we credit Edinburgh to a fictional empire like Tartaria, we erase the masons who cut the stone in brutal winters.

Let's debunk this theory with the real science & history.

Watch here: youtu.be/LTOX-IVxaV0

#Tartaria #Edinburgh #ScottishHistory

youtu.beThe Fake History of Edinburgh’s "Lost Empire"YouTube video by JourneyDude in Scotland

@scottishinsider.org Oct 11, 2026, 8:05 PM

Amen to that

@scottishinsider.org Oct 11, 2026, 8:04 PM

Apparently I was paparazied out today :D

Journeydude in front of the rosllyn chapel

@scottishinsider.org Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Dramatic skies over Kinneil House, Bo'ness :)

#scotland #moody #history

An aerial view of historic Kinneil House surrounded by vibrant autumn trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky. Small tents, visitors, and a straight walking path line the spacious green grounds in front of the stone estate.

@scottishinsider.org Sep 22, 2026, 7:38 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Did you know Dean Village dates back to 1128?
Known today for its stunning views and quiet corners away from the crowds of the city (11 months a year haha), it started as a busy milling hub where local bakers worked to feed all of Edinburgh.

#Edinburgh #history #viewsofscotland #Scotland

A stone arch bridge spans a calm river flanked by a historic multi-story brick building on the right and lush autumn trees on the left. A spire of a gothic church peaks above the vibrant golden canopy in the background under a moody, cloud-filled sky. The Dean Village

@scottishinsider.org Oct 11, 2026, 7:04 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Another wee tour I gave today at Rosslyn Chapel to fans of my novel! What an adventure we had! my 119th visit :) #author #novel #history #rosslynchapel #scotland

7 folks posing in front of the Rosslyn chapel

@scottishinsider.org Oct 11, 2026, 7:15 PM

You were created to make somebody else's life better. Somebody needs what you have: your smile, your love, your words & your encouragement.

@scottishinsider.org Oct 11, 2026, 7:04 PM

Another wee tour I gave today at Rosslyn Chapel to fans of my novel! What an adventure we had! my 119th visit :) #author #novel #history #rosslynchapel #scotland

@scottishinsider.org Sep 7, 2026, 6:52 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Dalhousie Castle, Robert the Bruce's allied stronghold! #scotland #castle #visitscotland #sun #history #sky

Low-angle shot of the historic red sandstone walls and battlement towers of Dalhousie Castle set against a dramatic sky with a Scottish flag flying atop the highest turret.

@scottishinsider.org Apr 3, 2026, 1:12 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

My favourite spot for sunrise photos of Edinburgh. :)

Edina! Scotia's darling seat!
All hail thy palaces and tow'rs,
Where once, beneath a Monarch's feet,
Sat Legislation's sov'reign pow'rs!
(Robert Burns)

#moody #urban #photography #Edinburgh #Scotland #robertburns

A moody sunrise photo captures a favorite Edinburgh spot with dramatic urban atmosphere. street stretches into the distance, flanked by ornate Victorian buildings in warm orange hues from the rising sun. Overhead tram wires crisscross against a cloudy purple and gray sky, with traffic lights glowing red amid bare winter trees. In the background, a prominent gothic spire (balmoral hotel, scott monument and Calton hill) rises tall, evoking Robert Burns' poetic praise of Edina. The low-angle perspective adds depth and magic to this moody urban scene in Scotland.

@scottishinsider.org Jul 10, 2026, 7:07 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

It doesn't get much more Scottish than this wee beauty hard at work on a thistle. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐝

check my prints here: weescotland.com
#bumblebee #thistle #scotland #nature #macro #wildlife #photography #floral #beekeeping #bee

A crisp, close-up macro photograph captures a fuzzy bumblebee perched atop a vibrant purple wild thistle in bloom. The bee, with its distinct black and golden-yellow striped torso, is deeply nestled into the fine, dense purple petals of the flower. Below the colorful bloom, the thistle's bulbous, spherical base is covered in a sharp defensive armor of spiky green and pale yellow thorns. A second, unopened thistle bud sits lower and slightly out of focus to the right. The background is a soft, beautifully blurred mix of deep green foliage and a moody, overcast sky, making the bright purple of the national flower of Scotland and its busy visitor stand out vividly.

@scottishinsider.org Jun 21, 2026, 8:27 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Did you know YouTube has been making money off my videos for years without a single penny coming my way? 🫠 You can change that! If just 2,000 people watched an hour of my content, I’d be monetized. I have hours of entertainment ready for you youtube.com/c/journeydude Please repost #scotland #history

Behind the scenes of filming the historical TV show Weird Britain with Dominik Journeydude in Scotland and Andy McGrath. Location: the first headquarters of the Knights Templar in Scotland!

@scottishinsider.org Sep 3, 2026, 7:33 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

A streak of light cuts through the twilight above Edinburgh Castle. Scottish magic, or a glitch in the simulation?

#edinburgh #castle #scotland #architecture

Edinburgh Castle illuminated on its volcanic rock at dusk under a deep blue sky with a pink light streak passing overhead.

@scottishinsider.org Sep 16, 2026, 5:35 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Today's morning had some nice light :) I couldn't resist the urge to take a picture.

#Edinburgh #sunrise #VisitScotland #goldenhour

A low-angle shot looking up a dark, shadowed street in Edinburgh at sunrise. In the center distance, the golden dome of the University of Edinburgh's Old College is illuminated by warm morning light, contrasting against a dramatic blue sky filled with textured clouds. The street is flanked by tall, historic stone buildings in deep shadow, with a single cyclist and traffic lights visible in the mid-ground.

@scottishinsider.org Oct 5, 2026, 7:44 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Imagine standing as a Roman soldier atop the Antonine Wall behind today's Kinneil Estate, watching over the edge of the known world. The final frontier of the Roman Empire & Scottish history (Bo'ness)

#Scotland #history #VisitScotland

Aerial top-down view of the outline of the Kinneil Roman fortlet set in a lush green grassy field, with wooden posts and earthwork ramparts marking the ancient perimeter next to a line of trees.

@scottishinsider.org Oct 2, 2026, 5:13 PMReposted by @scottishinsider.org

Have you visited Bo'ness? I never thought it would have so much to offer: a railway museum, a motor museum full of movie props from James Bond, Doctor Who, and Star Wars, you name it! Plus Kinneil House, witch trials, the Antonine Wall. Enjoy! :-) Repost pls

youtu.be/T9sR1r7w9x4

#Scotland #history

@scottishinsider.org Oct 9, 2026, 8:24 PM

interesting! Thank you

@scottishinsider.org Oct 8, 2026, 6:30 PM

Periodic reminder that there is a difference between Al and generative Al. We like the Al that detects cancer, helps disabled people live their lives, etc. We don't like generative Al that steals from artists and drives people into psychosis.

@scottishinsider.org Oct 7, 2026, 7:23 PM

Everyone needs a HUG! She said, and my heart melted! We did a social experiment in Edinburgh and 150 people came for a hug. Faith in humanity restored #edinburgh #humanity #kindness youtube.com/shorts/cYn2D...

@scottishinsider.org Oct 6, 2026, 7:32 PM

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@scottishinsider.org Oct 6, 2026, 7:10 PM

That would be a solution, but also the most harmed will be the most vulnerable... would probably not harm much those rich

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