Kirsten Ferguson Photography

03/09/2026

Delighted to have work showing alongside other talented photographers in Refractive Scot
as part of Kirsty Mackay’s photography workshops exhibition “Keep an Eye on Paisley”
Show is on from Tuesday 8th September to Saturday 12th September open 11am -6pm Liberal club, High street, Paisley

01/09/2026

Gled

Gled is the Scots name for red kites, derived from old English, translating as gleam or gliding bird. Red kites were once celebrated for their scavenging ways, known as town cleaners efficiently cleaning the scraps. Sadly these raptors like so many fell foul to the change in public opinion, and rather than the symbiotic relationship with humans that once was, they became seen as vermin. Numbers declined to the point of extinction. It was a pleasure to watch the kites filling the air a few weeks ago, and it’s lovely to know their numbers, and their territories, are increasing across Scotland thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists.

22/08/2026

Saunter
Eurasian beaver heading back to the water.
It was an absolute pleasure getting to watch this family on Thursday evening. Well worth the drive, and a few hours sitting in the still after work. Beavers are definitely not elegant moving on land, I read someone describe their movements as graceful as a handbag full of yoghurt 🤣

06/08/2026

Guardian Of The Forest
Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius) are shy birds who are members of the corvid family. In Celtic folklore they are known as the voice of the deep woods. Their screeching call is distinctive, but they can remain elusive, preferring to stay out of sight, their call reminds us to be aware and vigilant. It was a pleasure to get good views of some adults and juveniles yesterday. I usually only hear the call or see the flash of white on their tail base as they pass through.

01/08/2026

All set up Scottish Arts and Crafts Fair here till 4pm today. Come say hello 😁

31/07/2026

Tomorrow I’ll be back with the wonderful Scottish Arts and Crafts Fair alongside many other talented makers. The weather is back to its temperamental ways, so get in out the showers. Hope to see you there. 11am -4pm Geilsland Estate Beith

24/07/2026

Delighted to be returning to Scottish Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday 1st August alongside many other talented makers. Hope to see you there.

Our next event takes place at Geilsland Estate on 1st August, so it's time for another of our movie inspired posters and this month it's based on the 1999 film "Fight Club". We have another fantastic line-up of 54 indoor stalls filled with art, craft, food, and drink. We have more new crafters joining us again - it's a great place to buy handmade gifts & cards, or just to treat yourself. And remember... "The first rule of Craft Club is: You talk about Craft Club!" So give our post a Like and a Share to help spread the word 😁

Visit our event page - Scottish Arts & Crafts Fair - 1st August, and click "Going" or "Interested" to receive a reminder before the day. We're open from 11am to 4 pm, FREE entry, FREE parking, accessible venue, on-site cafe, and it's all dog friendly too!

Address - Geilsland Estate, The Gatehouse, Wardrop Street, Beith, KA15 1HE

15/07/2026

Between
Atlantic puffin from my recent trip to the Isle of May. They’ll only be around for a couple more weeks, before heading back out to sea again till next year.

03/07/2026

Grey Heron, Scotland

by BBC Wildlife Magazine

03/07/2026

Provision
Atlantic Puffin with a beak full of sand eels ready to feed a hungry puffling. Puffins mate for life and produce one puffling a year in breeding season. Their beaks have backwards facing spines, perfect for gripping wriggling, slippery sand eels. Before pufflings fledge they can consume around 2000 sand eels, that will certainly keep the parents busy. Commercial sand eel fishing is banned in Scotland, in an attempt to protect the fragile marine ecosystems.