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.
2026 Robert Simpson Trophy – Voting Now Open
The polling booths are now open in respect of the above trophy To view all the entries please follow the viewing link on the email from David Ritchie earlier today,4th March. The Photoentry Link on the front page of the website is for submitting images only and cannot be used for voting images The third line from the bottom of the screen allows you to view all entries of which there are now 75. You can also view a scoresheet which you can print. PLEASE … Read more
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
On the 3rd March we enjoyed 2 international based presentations from our very own David Muir and Ian Watt. David’s topic was Travels around Costa Rica capturing some of the sights and wildlife whilst Ian spoke about his photographic visits to car plants and motor museums across Europe and the U.S.
Amanda and Iain Join the Club
We are delighted to welcome Amanda and Iain Kennedy to MBCC. Whilst they have been guests at our meetings in recent weeks they officially joined at the end of February. We would ask all members to say hello in the coming weeks and make them most welcome at the Club. Contact details are available to members via the usual source.
David Lands Another Expert Shortlisting In APOY 2025
A big congratulations goes to David Muir. David has just gained another personal Expert Shortlisting in the final (open) round of APOY 2025 with his image Lofoten Sunrise. This is the final of an incredible 14 expert shortlistings accumulated by David, George Robertson, Neil MacGregor and Lynne Watson over the entire 2025 competition. His Image can be viewed in the National Recognition Section and also here.
George Continues His International Progress Via The FIAP
George Robertson’s journey to the next level in the FIAP (Federation International of Photographic Art) award scheme is continuing in 2026 with some great results. After gaining his AFAIP award in August 2025, to progress to the next level requires photographers achieving 200 acceptances in International Salons in at least 20 different countries with a minimum of 40 different images. During the first 6 weeks of this year his images have been entered in salons in eight different countries and have achieved 147 … Read more