Phil Wilkinson Photography & Video: Blog https://www.philspix.com/blog en-us (C) Phil Wilkinson Photography & Video [email protected] (Phil Wilkinson Photography & Video) Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:23:00 GMT Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:23:00 GMT https://www.philspix.com/img/s/v-12/u1045866579-o298664086-50.jpg Phil Wilkinson Photography & Video: Blog https://www.philspix.com/blog 120 120 Ana and Michael at Roulotte Retreat https://www.philspix.com/blog/2022/10/ana-and-michael-at-roulotte-retreat Hi there, just thought I would post a few images from a recent wedding I covered at the lovely Roulotte Retreat, near Bowden in the Scottish Borders.

A lovely couple of hours spent with Ana and Michael and old course wee Molly.

The happy couple have been very kind and allowed me to post some images and also have passed on the comment below.

'We were delighted with them and everyone we've shown them to has commented in a most positive light. We couldn't be happier so thank you.'
 

Small weddings and elopements are something that I really enjoy.

Hope you like the photos.

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The Beast from the East in pictures. https://www.philspix.com/blog/2018/3/the-beast-from-the-east-in-pictures Like any big Hollywood blockbuster, there are days and days of hype about the arrival date, but rarely does the event really live uptown expectations, well this week proved that sometimes the weather forecasters do get it right as the 'Beast from the East' arrived, the worst snowstorm the Borders and the UK has seen since 2010. School were closed across the Borders, roads closed and businesses losing valuable income. However, its so pretty and made some great fun local children and some adults for sure.

Here are a few photos from the last week, I hope you like them.

 

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Monday 26th February was the launch of the 2018 BVAC Vintage Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle in Lauder , a very cold day with snow showers didn't dampen the spirits of BVAC members who brought several lovely cars along for the event. Tuesday 22nd February - Leaderfoot Viaduct looking spectacular as the first significant snowfall arrived.

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. From Wednesday 22nd February onwards Lauder and the Borders was affected by around 16inches of snow and large drifting due to the increasing winds.

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Large icicles made for amazing scenes on Lauder's High Street.

 

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. The normally busy A68, with footpaths blocked people walk down the middle of the roads. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Scottish Borders Council snow ploughs have done an amazing job keep the main roads open through the storm as seen here on the A68 at Soutra.

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Fun for the children enjoying a few days off school as they build an igloo in the piles of snow.

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. The scene in Oxton.

 

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. White-out blizzards in Lauder

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors.

Sledging fun near the Burnmill in Lauder.

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors.

 The A697 was closed at Caffraemill.

Dogs had a great time in the deep snow Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors.

Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors. Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.Launch of 2018 BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders.The launch of the BVAC 2018 Car Rally at Thirlestane Castle on Monday, very cold but a great turn out from club members with their wonderful motors.

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The Tall Giraffe Ball 26th January 2018 https://www.philspix.com/blog/2018/2/the-tall-giraffe-ball-26th-january-2018 The Tall Giraffe Ball raised £250,000 for the My Name is Doggie foundation helping Motor Neurone Disease research.

 The event was held at Springwood Park in Kelso on 26th January 2018.

I was asked by Karen Finlay at Artisan PR  to cover the event for the foundation and also for local newspapers and social media.

Doddie Weir, a talented, committed and athletic lock forward, Doddie is now facing his biggest challenge.

In June 2017 the Scot revealed he was suffering from Motor Neurone Disease. 

 

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Lauder , Snowy scenes 16th & 17th January 2018 https://www.philspix.com/blog/2018/1/lauder-snowy-scenes-16th-17th-january-2018 Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland

16th & 17th January 2018

The last real significant snowfall was back in 2010 / 2011, since then its been hit and miss to take nice winter shots in the area. Storm Fionn arrived on 16th January bringing heavy falls of snow to much of west and central Scotland, causing many travel problems but also some good photo opportunities.

 

Below are a few shots from the last couple of days , I was lucky enough to have the shot of the two cute West Highland Terries published in the Scottish Daily Mail and also the Scottish Daily Star on 17th January.

 

1- Here's Bud, the crazy cocker spaniel enjoying the snow.

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Heavy snow fall has been recorded in Scotland and also the UK overnight.

Images show the wintry scene in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, where children enjoyed a day off school due to the closure of all schools in the area.


Picture shows Cocker Spaniel 'Buddy' who was having a ball in the deep snow drifts today

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

2- West Highland Terriers , Kitty and Teeniebash, in colourful red dogcarts braving the cold weather.

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Snow has fallen over much of the UK and Scotland overnight as the cold weather returns this winter.

Photograph shows Kiity and Teenybash , West Highland terrier dogs, 'Westies' pictured wrapped up in cosy red dog coats as they enjoy their morning walk in the snow in the Scottish Borders.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

 

3 - A young boy struggles to stay on his feet in strong winds and drifting snow as he takes his dog for a walk in fields near Lauder, Scottish Borders.​​​​​ Photograph of  boy and dog in drifting snow , Lauder , Scottish BordersPhotograph of boy and dog in drifting snow , Lauder , Scottish BordersScotland , Weather , News

Heavy snow fall has been recorded in Scotland and also the UK overnight.

Images show the wintry scene in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, where children enjoyed a day off school due to the closure of all schools in the area.

As the string winds create problems with drifting snow , image shows Oscar Wilkinson walking his dog Jasper near Lauder in the Scottish Borders.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

 

4- The snowy rooftops of Lauder in the Scottish Borders. Snow on rooftops of Lauder ,Scottish Borders, ScotlandHeavy snow Scottish Borders , ScotlandScotland , Weather , News

Heavy snow fall has been recorded in Scotland and also the UK overnight.

Images show the wintry scene in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, where children enjoyed a day off school due to the closure of all schools in the area.

A snowy scene in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder today

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

5 - Here's Kity again , covered in snow.

 

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Snow has fallen over much of the UK and Scotland overnight as the cold weather returns this winter.

Photograph shows Kiity and Teenybash , West Highland terrier dogs, 'Westies' pictured wrapped up in cosy red dog coats as they enjoy their morning walk in the snow in the Scottish Borders.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

6- Local farmers help clear the road from Lauder to Galashiels with a tractor snow plough early on 17th January 2018.

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Heavy snow fall has been recorded in Scotland and also the UK overnight.

Images show the wintry scene in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, where children enjoyed a day off school due to the closure of all schools in the area.

Local farmers use tractors to clear rural roads cut off by drifting snow today in Lauder, Scottish Borders.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

7 & 8- The beautiful Thirlestane Castle, in Lauder, like a scene from Frozen. A woman leads her horse through the deep snow.

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Heavy snow fall has been recorded in Scotland and also the UK overnight.

Images show the wintry scene at Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, as a woman leads her horse through the deep snow underfoot.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]
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Heavy snow fall has been recorded in Scotland and also the UK overnight.

Images show the wintry scene at Thirlestane Castle in the Scottish Borders town of Lauder, as a woman leads her horse through the deep snow underfoot.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

9 & 10  Saturday 20th January 2018, the sun was setting and looking glorious , I took a drive up over a very snowy Stow Hill to one of my favourite spots to capture these last two shots. The lower shot appeared in the Sunday Times, page 3., on 21st January 2018 Thirlestane Castle Heavy snow Scottish Borders , ScotlandThirlestane Castle Heavy snow Scottish Borders , ScotlandScotland , Weather , News

More heavy snow is expected over much of the UK over the next day or so.

Photos show a father and daughter out for an afternoon walk as the sun sets on the snow covered moorland hills near Stow in the Scottish Borders.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]
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More heavy snow is expected over much of the UK over the next day or so.

Photos show a father and daughter out for an afternoon walk as the sun sets on the snow covered moorland hills near Stow in the Scottish Borders.

Photo by Phil Wilkinson 07740444373 [email protected]

All photos by Phil Wilkinson.

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