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George and Neil Shine at this year’s SNPA

Congratulations go to both Neil MacGregor and George Robertson for having images shortlisted in consecutive Scottish Nature Photography Awards. Neil’s image, ‘The Puffins And The Turbines’ was taken on the Isle Of May and was Shortlisted in the Environmental Category. In environmental terms this image strikingly depicts the battle between our endangered natural environment and raw economic policy. George had 2 images, Snowdrops and Urban Mushrooms shortlisted in the Botanical Category. All 3 images feature in the National Recognition Section and will appear … Read more

Tuesday 14th April 2026

On the 14th we held our latest Members Evening. We were thoroughly entertained by expert presentations from Dianne Smillie, Steve Campbell and Neil MacGregor

Tuesday 7th April 2026

On the 7th we welcomed Guest Speaker Mark McColl who’s talk was entitled ‘Frozen Lands’    https://www.markmccoll.com/  

Tuesday 31st March 2026

On the 31st we hosted the annual Interclub Competition V Kirkintilloch . Congratulations go to Kirkintilloch for winning on the night and we thank Judge Guy Phillips who officiated on the evening.

Ian Watt’s Motor Museum Travel Log

On the 3rd of March 2026 Ian presented to the Club a fantastic array of images from his visits to motor museums across Europe, the UK and the US. His gallery is now live in Members Galleries – Members Travel Logs and can also viewed here. Clicking on each picture will magnify the image.

Tuesday 24 March 2026

On the 24th we presented the recorded lecture – Photographic opportunity by Leigh Preston – from the PAGB library. We also enjoyed the PAGB 2025 PDI championship images during the evening.. 

David Muir’s Costa Rica Travel Log

On the 3rd of March 2026 David presented to the Club an excellent array of images from a recent trip to Costa Rica undertaken by himself and his wife. His Costa Rican gallery is now live in Members Galleries – Members Travel Logs and can also viewed here. Clicking on each picture will magnify the image.

Sandy Barr takes the 2025/6 Robert Simpson Trophy

Congratulations go to Sandy Barr for taking the 2025/6 Robert Simpson Trophy with Fully Committed. In 2nd place was Don Jamie with Watching whilst Fiona Bryden took 3rd spot with Balmaha Winter Sunrise. 4th place was shared by Duncan McCallum (Flying High), Isobel MacLeod (Golden Glare) and Sandy Barr (A Stroll in Funchal). Special thanks go to all members who entered and all members who took the time to vote. Further thanks must go to David and Lynne for agreeing and executing the … Read more

Tuesday 17th March 2026

With votes now in, our meeting on the 17th sees the conclusion of the 2025/6 Robert Simpson Trophy, this year for digital images only. We would like to thank Lynne and David for compiling a revised judging system for the event. All entries will be viewed once again during the first half of the meeting, with all entrants being given the opportunity to explain the context of their images. The winner and runners up of this year’s event will be announced in the … Read more

Tuesday 10th March 2026

On the 10th we welcomed guest speaker Don Stewart from Kirkintilloch CC. His topic for the evening was Living, Working & Photography in Antarctica. Don spent 5 years of his working life as a polar guide for the British Antarctic Survey and his excellent lecture focussed mainly on his most recent visit.