Photography by Lors

Photography by Lors I have a passion for Photography, Walking and Travelling. I love capturing the beauty around us.

It’s coming into the time of year that I adore… Autumn. Two bridges at Pitlochry, taken a couple of years ago.
02/09/2026

It’s coming into the time of year that I adore… Autumn. Two bridges at Pitlochry, taken a couple of years ago.

The Glen through Corrieyairack Pass on General Wades old military road, nr Laggan
01/09/2026

The Glen through Corrieyairack Pass on General Wades old military road, nr Laggan

The gorgeous Circus Lane, Edinburgh The History Of Circus Lane EdinburghCircus Lane was built in the early 1800s as part...
01/09/2026

The gorgeous Circus Lane, Edinburgh

The History Of Circus Lane Edinburgh

Circus Lane was built in the early 1800s as part of the second phase of Edinburgh's New Town. Since the 1760s, the city's more affluent residents had been moving out of the crowded Old Town and into the newly developed houses of Thistle Street and beyond.

This 'New Town' was so successful that, between 1800-30 it was further extended, north, towards what was once the village of Stockbridge.

One of the roads made during this second phase of development was Royal Circus, a grand Georgian circle surrounded by terraces of 4-5 storey manors. These were bought by very wealthy residents, the sort who owned their own staff, horses and carriages. And it was for these purposes that Circus Lane was built: to be lived in by the staff and horses of the wealthy.

Fast forward to today and Circus Lane's houses have been converted into properties in their own right. The stables have been made into garages and the residents are no longer servants of those living in the larger houses one street away.

St Stephen's, the church whose spire can be seen poking up behind Circus Lane's rooftops, was built on the neighbouring St Stephen's Street between 1827-8, adding the crowning touch to what so many love about Circus Lane today.

Wash day at Dean Village, Edinburgh Built in the 1880's as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque c...
31/08/2026

Wash day at Dean Village, Edinburgh

Built in the 1880's as model housing for local workers, it adds to the picturesque charm of the area.

The Dean Village is a tranquil green oasis on the Water of Leith, only five minutes walk from Princes Street.

In the past the village was the centre of the milling of water mills and the remnants of the industry can still be seen today.

The splash of purple from the Heather caught my eye amongst the ferns which are turning into Autumn colours. In the wo...
30/08/2026

The splash of purple from the Heather caught my eye amongst the ferns which are turning into Autumn colours. In the woods on the climb up Creag Bheag, Kingussie

I love the Heather season… Blackrock Cottage lies at the foot of Meall a' Bhuiridh at the entrance to Glencoe. I’ve take...
29/08/2026

I love the Heather season…

Blackrock Cottage lies at the foot of Meall a' Bhuiridh at the entrance to Glencoe. I’ve taken it from a different angle as wanted the Heather in the forefront.

The hut is owned by the Ladies’ Scottish Climbing Club and is one of the most photographed cottages in Scotland.

My favourite cottage on the way up to Linn O’Dee, Braemar. It’s traditionally stone built with its red corrugated roof....
29/08/2026

My favourite cottage on the way up to Linn O’Dee, Braemar. It’s traditionally stone built with its red corrugated roof. The heather is blooming and looking beautiful. 🥰

The back of the old Cottage on Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar
28/08/2026

The back of the old Cottage on Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

This was taken a few years ago and I loved the lady in the window working away on her computer. The Vennel is a beautifu...
28/08/2026

This was taken a few years ago and I loved the lady in the window working away on her computer.

The Vennel is a beautiful alleyway in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket area.

Count the steps as you walk up and on the 50th step turn around to be treated to one of the very best views Edinburgh can offer.

Once at the top of the steps, you will see two historic defensive walls which enclosed the southern side of Edinburgh, the Flodden Wall and the Telfer Wall.

For those interested the word vennel is an old Scottish word which is derived from the French word venelle, meaning ‘little street’, and is found in Scots texts from the fifteenth century onwards.

An old Cottage on Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar
27/08/2026

An old Cottage on Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar

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