The semester in photos

327 photos from 25 trips, picked for composition from the 3,714 we took. In date order, Glasgow first.

Pick a tripTrips and places
Riverside Museum, Glasgow Inveraray, Oban & Kilchurn York Luss, Glenfinnan Falkirk Queensferry, Inchcolm Island Inverness, Loch Ness Docks, Arbroath
In the photo: Riverside Museum, Glasgow
  1. Glasgowall semester
  2. Oban & Kilchurn14 Sep
  3. York18–21 Sep
  4. Glenfinnan21 Sep
  5. Falkirk25 Sep
  6. Inchcolm Island27 Sep
  7. Loch Ness28 Sep
  8. Arbroath29 Sep
  9. Hamilton Park30 Sep
  10. Stirling2 Oct
  11. Isle of Skye4–5 Oct
  12. Culross10 Oct
  13. Dunnottar & Stonehaven11 Oct
  14. St Andrews12 Oct
  15. Isle of Arran15 Oct
  16. New Lanark17 Oct
  17. Edinburgh18 Oct
  18. Loch Lomond & Hill House24 Oct
  19. Aberdeen25–29 Oct
  20. East Linton & North Berwick31 Oct
  21. Argyll Forest1 Nov
  22. Dunkeld & Birnam2 Nov
  23. Northern Ireland20–24 Nov
  24. Inverness, Aviemore & Wick28–30 Nov
  25. Chester & North Wales16–23 Dec

Cameraroll

York
Falkirk
Docks, Arbroath

Every photo here is ours, shot on a Ricoh GR between September and December 2025.

Glasgow

all semester

All trips

Riverside Museum

Riverside Museum: Double decker tram from the front
Riverside Museum: Vintage car on recreated street
Riverside Museum: Antique bicycle against pale wall
Riverside Museum: Tall ship beside the museum

University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow: Gothic arch framing the courtyard
University of Glasgow: University tower above stone facades
University of Glasgow: Empty vaulted cloister with deep perspective
University of Glasgow: Palm beneath the glasshouse roof

Kelvingrove

Kelvingrove: Grand hall and organ in symmetry
Kelvingrove: Aircraft beneath ornate museum roof
Kelvingrove: Sculpture above the museum entrance

Pollok Country Park

Pollok Country Park: Highland cow facing the camera
Pollok Country Park: Highland calf grazing by the trees
Pollok Country Park: Cattle scattered across green pasture
Pollok Country Park: Bright atrium with patterned floor
Pollok Country Park: Rich blue gallery of artworks
Pollok Country Park: Sculpture framed by gallery doorway

The Barras

The Barras: Green market frontage and street
The Barras: Market aisle beneath timber roof

Strathclyde campus

Strathclyde campus: Brick arch framing wet campus walkway
Strathclyde campus: Modern campus building against blue sky
Strathclyde campus: City view above campus rooftops

Necropolis

Necropolis: Tall memorial against blue sky
Necropolis: Seated statue above cemetery skyline
Necropolis: Path leading toward stone mausoleum
Necropolis: Tree lined path between memorials

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral: Small chapel with stained glass
Glasgow Cathedral: Cathedral nave leading toward altar
Glasgow Cathedral: Cathedral exterior beyond green lawn

City centre

City centre: White church beneath blue sky
City centre: Broad street receding toward city towers
City centre: Pedestrians along a wet city street

Oban & Kilchurn

14 September

All trips

Inveraray

Inveraray: Tree-lined path leading to castle
Inveraray: Castle tower and ornate balcony
Inveraray: Stone arch framing the loch

Oban

Oban: Sailboats beneath a bright sky
Oban: Curving stone arcade and lawn
Oban: Plated seafood in warm light
Oban: Oban Distillery stone facade

St Conan's Kirk and Kilchurn Castle

St Conan's Kirk and Kilchurn Castle: Symmetrical nave and rose window
St Conan's Kirk and Kilchurn Castle: Castle ruin beneath broad hills
St Conan's Kirk and Kilchurn Castle: Kirk tower and patterned stonework

Rest and Be Thankful and Tarbet

Rest and Be Thankful and Tarbet: Loch and boats beyond green lawn
Rest and Be Thankful and Tarbet: Red boat beside mountain loch
Rest and Be Thankful and Tarbet: Winding road above the loch

York

18 September – 21 September

All trips

York

York: Colourful umbrellas above a narrow street
York: Sunlit York Minster towers and facade
York: Timbered buildings framing the Shambles
York: Narrow street leading to the Minster
York: Steps climbing to Clifford's Tower
York: Grand facade reflected in a puddle
York: Vaulted cathedral nave receding to altar
York: Abbey ruins framed by autumn trees

National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum: Streamlined blue locomotive at three-quarter angle
National Railway Museum: Green locomotive in a spacious hall
National Railway Museum: Long green engine under blue trusses
National Railway Museum: Early locomotive with bright yellow wheels

Glenfinnan

21 September

All trips

Luss

Luss: Curving shore toward lakeside village
Luss: Pier overlooking boats and hills
Luss: Wooded shore across blue water

Viewpoints

Viewpoints: Layered mountains above winding loch
Viewpoints: Road winding through dramatic valley
Viewpoints: Open moorland beside curving road

Glenfinnan Viaduct

Glenfinnan Viaduct: Monument framed by loch and mountains
Glenfinnan Viaduct: Distant viaduct across green valley
Glenfinnan Viaduct: Viaduct beyond tree-framed rocky stream
Glenfinnan Viaduct: Viaduct arches receding across hillside

Fort William

Fort William: Stone church beneath cloudy sky
Fort William: Horse cart sculpture on town street

Falkirk

25 September

All trips
Falkirk: Canal path beneath a cloud filled sky
Falkirk: Close view of a Kelpies sculpture
Falkirk: Rainbow arches framing a distant walker
Falkirk: Falkirk Wheel framed against the sky
Falkirk: Tree lined path beside the canal
Falkirk: Ornate clock face in warm light
Falkirk: Historic house at the end of a path

Inchcolm Island

27 September

All trips

Queensferry

Queensferry: Ferry beside quay and red bridge
Queensferry: Stone clock tower above street
Queensferry: Narrow lane framing distant bridge
Queensferry: Harbor boats beneath red bridge

Inchcolm Island

Inchcolm Island: Sunlit stone vaulted chamber
Inchcolm Island: Stone wall leading toward grassy hill
Inchcolm Island: Seated figure framed by ruined arch
Inchcolm Island: Stone gateway into abbey courtyard
Inchcolm Island: Elevated view over island shore
Inchcolm Island: Wildflowers against soft green background
Inchcolm Island: Path leading toward abbey ruins

Boat

Boat: Red bridge spanning blue water

Loch Ness

28 September

All trips

Inverness

Inverness: Ornate stone church doorway
Inverness: Repeating arches inside shopping arcade
Inverness: Autumn trees framing a path

Commando Memorial

Commando Memorial: Commando memorial against cloudy sky

Glencoe

Glencoe: Winding trail beneath Highland slope
Glencoe: Rocky foreground and sweeping valley

Fort Augustus

Fort Augustus: Canal lock receding toward village
Fort Augustus: Waterfall framed by wooded banks
Fort Augustus: Stone bridge above rocky stream

Arbroath

29 September

All trips

Docks

Docks: Sunlit abbey ruins against blue sky
Docks: Stone arch framing abbey interior
Docks: White lighthouse framed by harbour buildings
Docks: Orange café chairs beneath timber awning
Docks: Seafood soup and bread at table

Coastal Walk

Coastal Walk: Isolated red sea stack above surf
Coastal Walk: Waves entering narrow red rock gorge
Coastal Walk: Natural arch in red coastal rock

Hamilton Park

30 September

All trips
Hamilton: Race pack along curving rail
Hamilton: Chestnut horse galloping past rail
Hamilton: Blue-clad jockey on gray horse

Stirling

2 October

All trips

Stirling

Stirling: Timbered ceiling of castle hall
Stirling: Stone bridge spanning the river
Stirling: Winding path through old cemetery
Stirling: Archer statue against pale sky
Stirling: Stirling Castle rising above garden
Stirling: Wide view across Stirling

Wallace Monument

Wallace Monument: River winding through green fields
Wallace Monument: Stone doorway framing a passage
Wallace Monument: Full tower framed by trees

Isle of Skye

4 October – 5 October

All trips

Eilean Donan

Eilean Donan: Castle above rocky shoreline

Portree

Portree: Colorful harbor buildings below wooded hill
Portree: Pastel shopfronts along village street

Creag an Fhèilidh

Creag an Fhèilidh: Waterfall plunging beside coastal cliffs
Creag an Fhèilidh: Grassy headland curving into sea
Creag an Fhèilidh: Cliff path with distant walkers

Storr

Storr: Rock pinnacles above distant lochs
Storr: Towering rock formations with hikers
Storr: Winding path between stone pinnacles
Storr: Sunlit trail across rolling moorland

Sligachan

Sligachan: Highland cow against mountain slope
Sligachan: Rocky stream beneath mountain peaks
Sligachan: Stone bridge beneath pointed mountain

Culross

10 October

All trips
Culross: Wooden pier leading into estuary
Culross: Cobbled street lined with historic houses
Culross: Stone fountain before grand house
Culross: Leafy tunnel framing a path
Culross: Ochre house beneath clear blue sky
Culross: Village rooftops overlooking the water
Culross: Abbey ruins against blue sky

Dunnottar & Stonehaven

11 October

All trips

Stonehaven

Stonehaven: harbour and boats from above
Stonehaven: stone memorial framed by steps
Stonehaven: coastal path leading toward bay

Dunnottar Castle

Dunnottar Castle: castle above rugged coastal cliffs
Dunnottar Castle: rocky cove and turquoise water
Dunnottar Castle: ruined stone building across lawn
Dunnottar Castle: sea framed by stone window

Dundee

Dundee: angular museum walls framing walkway
Dundee: V&A sign beneath layered facade
Dundee: steps alongside sculptural museum facade

St Andrews

12 October

All trips

City

City: Colourful ice cream cups indoors
City: Sunlit corner building against blue sky
City: Cyclist on a narrow stone street

Beach

Beach: Curving shoreline from the grassy bank
Beach: Rock-lined inlet beneath a clear sky

Old Course

Old Course: Stone bridge leading toward town
Old Course: Golfer statue against open green
Old Course: Wide fairway with distant clubhouse

Uni

Uni: Clock tower above the college courtyard
Uni: Ornate university frontage along the street
Uni: Stone archway drawing the eye inward

Cathedral and Castle

Cathedral and Castle: Castle gateway framed against blue sky
Cathedral and Castle: Cathedral facade and tower beyond graves
Cathedral and Castle: Coastal castle ruin above green lawn
Cathedral and Castle: Ruined tower framed by stone arch

Isle of Arran

15 October

All trips
Arran: Ornate mirror above castle fireplace
Arran: Boardwalk leading through coastal grass
Arran: Orange mushrooms across forest floor
Arran: Stone castle above garden path
Arran: Curving road beneath autumn trees
Arran: Two swans on dark water
Arran: Burger held over outdoor table

New Lanark

17 October

All trips

River Clyde

River Clyde: Waterfall framed by autumn trees
River Clyde: Leaf-covered steps beneath arching branches
River Clyde: Pipes leading into the woodland
River Clyde: Rocky river below autumn woods

Lanark

Lanark: Long textile room with receding machinery
Lanark: Illuminated clock tower at dusk
Lanark: Mill buildings beyond the rocky river
Lanark: Stone mill facade and arched entrance

Edinburgh

18 October

All trips

City

City: Silhouettes framed by stone close
City: St Giles Cathedral and statue
City: Autumn tree framing historic building
City: Orange sports car on cobbled street

Museum

Museum: Museum hall with locomotive and vaulted roof
Museum: Close view of mounted stag
Museum: Tiered museum galleries and exhibits

Arthur's Seat

Arthur's Seat: Winding path climbing rocky hill
Arthur's Seat: Walker and dog silhouetted on ridge
Arthur's Seat: Hiker overlooking Edinburgh from hillside
Arthur's Seat: Rocky slope above distant city

Market

Market: Market stalls beneath castle and autumn leaves
Market: Bread display beneath striped market canopy
Market: Hand holding a golden pastry

Loch Lomond & Hill House

24 October

All trips

Hill House

Hill House: Warm sitting room and fireplace
Hill House: Weathered house beneath protective structure
Hill House: Curving walkway toward garden building

Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond: Autumn canopy framing woodland path
Loch Lomond: Tree tunnel with distant walker
Loch Lomond: Bright orange boat paddlewheel detail

Aberdeen

25 October – 29 October

All trips

Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle: Path between vivid red autumn trees
Crathes Castle: Castle facade beneath a blue sky
Crathes Castle: Garden arches with castle beyond
Crathes Castle: Autumn trees reflected in still water
Crathes Castle: Timbered castle room and patterned floor
Crathes Castle: Garden path framed by sculpted hedges
Crathes Castle: Highland cow grazing beside woodland

Gordon Highlanders Museum

Gordon Highlanders Museum: Museum entrance framed by trees
Gordon Highlanders Museum: Highlander uniform in museum display
Gordon Highlanders Museum: Historic machine gun in trench

City Centre

City Centre: Grand Gothic facade across the square
City Centre: Granite civic building along broad street
City Centre: Rainbow wall beside modern buildings
City Centre: Mercat Cross against historic buildings

Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum: Yellow diving equipment in industrial display
Maritime Museum: Detailed offshore platform model

Beach

Beach: Curving seawall beside breaking waves
Beach: Seafront Ferris wheel under blue sky
Beach: Stone bridge reflected in dark water

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen: Twin turreted gateway in sunlight
University of Aberdeen: Tall stained glass chapel windows
University of Aberdeen: Historic tower catching warm sunlight
University of Aberdeen: Curving path through landscaped grounds

Footdee

Footdee: Bunting above a cottage lane
Footdee: Bicycle and flowerpots beneath window
Footdee: Narrow stone passage with bunting
Footdee: Bright orange door with nautical decorations

Grampian Transport Museum, Alford

Grampian Transport Museum, Alford: Vintage motorcycle from low angle
Grampian Transport Museum, Alford: Brass lamps on vintage green car
Grampian Transport Museum, Alford: Blue classic sports car in profile
Grampian Transport Museum, Alford: Early bicycle against plain wall
Grampian Transport Museum, Alford: Polished historic steam engine

Alford Heritage Museum

Alford Heritage Museum: Orderly shelves of vintage goods
Alford Heritage Museum: Antique organ in period room
Alford Heritage Museum: Old classroom with wooden desks
Alford Heritage Museum: Detailed miniature railway layout
Alford Heritage Museum: Green steam roller outdoors
Alford Heritage Museum: Small polished steam engine outdoors

Alford

Alford: Ornate street monument in town
Alford: Granite high street and blue shopfront
Alford: Woodland path beneath autumn trees
Alford: River winding through open countryside

East Linton & North Berwick

31 October

All trips

Preston Mill

Preston Mill: Path leading toward conical mill
Preston Mill: Waterwheel beside stone mill wall
Preston Mill: Large wheel inside timber mill

East Linton

East Linton: Path leading to stone monument
East Linton: Tree lined path receding into distance
East Linton: Pastries arranged in bakery display

Tantallon Castle

Tantallon Castle: Castle gateway above green courtyard
Tantallon Castle: Coastal ruins overlooking Bass Rock
Tantallon Castle: Spiral staircase within stone tower
Tantallon Castle: Tall castle wall and courtyard

North Berwick

North Berwick: Flowering garden with red wagon wheel
North Berwick: Stone monument in town square
North Berwick: Curving beach beneath overcast sky

Argyll Forest

1 November

All trips

Dunoon

Dunoon: Dunoon arch framing the park
Dunoon: Plated roast with green vegetables
Dunoon: Sailboat against hills across the loch

Rest and Be Thankful

Rest and Be Thankful: Stone bridge spanning a rushing stream

Glenbranter

Glenbranter: Sunbeams crossing a mossy forest
Glenbranter: Autumn tree beside a winding trail
Glenbranter: Green path through tall conifers
Glenbranter: Woodland trees reflected in still water

Dunkeld & Birnam

2 November

All trips
Dunkeld: Leaf-covered path beneath golden canopy
Dunkeld: Stone footbridge leading into woodland
Dunkeld: White corner building on village street
Dunkeld: Riverside village beneath autumn hills
Dunkeld: Rapids winding through wooded gorge
Dunkeld: Arched sculpture framing autumn hillside

Northern Ireland

20 November – 24 November

All trips

Belfast

Belfast: Illuminated City Hall above market
Belfast: Titanic Belfast facade from below
Belfast: Solidarity mural on brick wall
Belfast: Glowing Dutch pancake market stall
Belfast: Pastry plate against warm lights
Belfast: Waterfront skyline reflected in river
Belfast: Historic ship beneath blue sky

Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges

Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges: Tree tunnel along empty road
Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges: Castle ruins above rugged coast
Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges: Curving cliffs above the sea
Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges: Coast framed by ruined stone
Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges: Basalt columns leading toward sea
Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges: Close view of stacked basalt

Derry

Derry: Guildhall facade and clock tower
Derry: Stone church beside green lawn
Derry: Free Derry Corner and flag
Derry: Civil rights mural on gable
Derry: Christmas tree beside illuminated Guildhall

Inverness, Aviemore & Wick

28 November – 30 November

All trips

Rothiemurchus

Rothiemurchus: Woodland path leading to red sign
Rothiemurchus: Highland cow in green field
Rothiemurchus: Illuminated station platform at dusk

Wick

Wick: Statue and birds against blue sky
Wick: Walker above dramatic coastal arch
Wick: Sailboat framed against quiet marina
Wick: Narrow rocky inlet opening to sea
Wick: Grassy fenced path toward horizon
Wick: Sunset reflected across calm river

Culloden and Fort George

Culloden and Fort George: Bridge leading straight to fort gate
Culloden and Fort George: Stone shelter beneath open sky
Culloden and Fort George: Fort doorways framing receding corridor
Culloden and Fort George: Fort cannon overlooking blue water
Culloden and Fort George: Long brick barracks across courtyard
Culloden and Fort George: Fort chapel against pale sky

Chester & North Wales

16 December – 23 December

All trips

Chester

Chester: Vaulted cathedral aisle with patterned floor
Chester: Illuminated half timbered buildings at dusk
Chester: Colorful meal in a white bowl
Chester: Christmas stalls beneath warm string lights
Chester: Chester Cathedral entrance framed from street
Chester: Clock tower framed by street arch

Conwy and Llandudno

Conwy and Llandudno: Castle courtyard and walls from above
Conwy and Llandudno: Suspension bridge framed through stone arch
Conwy and Llandudno: Llandudno pier extending into the sea
Conwy and Llandudno: Conwy Castle rising above the road
Conwy and Llandudno: Curving shore beneath a blue sky
Conwy and Llandudno: Blue Victorian balcony on seaside facade

Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll

Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll: Lakeside boathouse against distant mountains
Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll: Hiker on bridge beneath mountain ridge
Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll: Winding stream through a broad valley
Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll: Red jacket beside the mountain lake
Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll: Waterfall tumbling over dark rocks
Snowdonia and Llanfairpwll: Orange clock tower on town street

Shrewsbury and Church Stretton

Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: Waterfall winding through misty hills
Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: Winding path between red hills
Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: Rainy timbered street beneath holiday lights
Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: Shrewsbury station facade in soft light
Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: Cafe lunch arranged on patterned table
Shrewsbury and Church Stretton: Two timbered houses above a wall

Manchester

Manchester: Repeating spinning machinery receding into distance
Manchester: Long brick mill beside the canal
Manchester: Mill chimney rising above brick facade
Manchester: Wooden loom framed inside the mill