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Posts with photo galleries are found here. Most of these are from sightseeing and adventuring, although some of them are step-by-step tutorials for crafts and recipes with a handful of random weirdness for good measure.

Posted on16 May 20212 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The Junkers JU-88 on Hare Hill

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Yesterday’s walk in the Pentland Hills was a history (and geocaching) trek in search of a WWII crash site and memorial on Hare Hill. It’s…

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Posted on30 April 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random April (2021)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on23 April 20213 August 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A happy hike to Howlet’s House

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Yesterday’s adventure was a hike walk to Howlet’s House in the Pentland Hills. I have passed by these ruins countless times over the years but,…

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Posted on31 March 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random March (2021)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on28 March 20214 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The renewable carpet factory

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What do bleach, carpet, and wind have in common? The Roslin Glen! OK, it’s a bit of a corny opening line, but I get a…

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Posted on21 March 20214 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Exploring the Esk Valley: A Hewan Wood Wander

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I enjoyed a gentle woodland walk through Hewan Wood along the River Esk this morning and am now enjoying my post-exercise relaxation. Indeed, given that…

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Posted on28 February 20212 August 2021Everyday Life

Random February (2021)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on31 January 20213 February 2022Everyday Life

Random January (2021)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on31 December 202031 July 2021Everyday Life

Random December (2020)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on18 December 20204 July 2021Crafting & Creating

My Prosecco Christmas wreath

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I have (finally) made myself a lovely Christmas wreath out of corks and muselets from various bottles of fizz* – mostly Prosecco, Cava, Champagne, and…

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Posted on30 November 202031 July 2021Everyday Life

Random November (2020)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on8 November 202024 March 2023Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Saturday’s super supper saunter

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Yesterday’s adventure was a goal-oriented walk through the Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve and along a stretch of the Loanhead Railway Path. I admit that…

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Posted on31 October 202031 July 2021Everyday Life

Random October (2020)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on18 October 20204 July 2021Everyday Life

Tree survey 2020: The Roslin Moat

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I spent the last two Saturdays counting trees for the Roslin Moat 2020 Tree Survey. Hundreds and hundreds of trees. It was not only a…

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Posted on30 September 202031 July 2021Everyday Life

Random September (2020)

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This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not…

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Posted on26 September 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A which way adventure to Penicuik and Roslin

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Today was another walking day. A familiar, yet different, walking day. A long, yet easy, walking day. And an energising, yet tiring, walking day! The…

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Posted on25 September 202018 October 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

On the edge of sanity: A visit to the (abandoned) Rosslynlee Mental Hospital

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I have taken a week off from work to use up my holiday entitlement, but because of my continued COVID19 isolation, I am staying near…

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Posted on20 September 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Last of the summer walks

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Yesterday marked the end of this summer’s adventures, as autumn begins on Tuesday*. And I am pleased to say that the sun decided to come…

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Posted on6 September 20204 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Castles and bridges in the Borders

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I love going on new adventures, but sometimes it’s great to re-visit old favourites. Especially when I’m looking at the old stuff from a different…

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Posted on5 September 202016 November 2022Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A (long) short walk to Bolton and Gifford

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Yesterday’s adventure was a “short” walk to Bolton and Gifford to explore a couple of old kirkyards, with a geocache trail in between. The walk…

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About Just Frances

Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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