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Chasing the Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland

It is -15 degrees, and the wind gods don’t seem to be merciful. Our surrounding is a stark contrast of …

Ella: A Photographer’s Paradise & Writer’s Muse

I sit amidst a blanket of clouds listening to the faraway prayer calls and temple bells from the Ravana caves, …

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Went hunting for Nessie a few days ago! . I heard the trick to spot Nessie is to down a few Highland Hot Chocolates. I had one; got a glimpse of Nessie and a little leprechaun dancing on the rainbow. So do try it. #scotland #highlands #lochnessmonster #lochness

The colours were beautiful; but I love a classic Black & White. 📸: @arshiya_chandhok #scotland #highlands #cullodenbattlefield

Isle of Skye is Gaelic for the misty island. It is in the North-west part of the UK and is the second largest island in Scotland after Lewis and Harris. . The local population of Isle of Skye is 10,000 people. This absolutely breathtaking island accepts half a million visitors in the summer. The island is home to 13 munroes and a few Lochs. It has been inhabited since around 5th Century BC. The island is filled with mythological tales and fables, complementing the stunning and fascinating scenery. #skye #isleofskye #scotland

St Giles' Cathedral is a walk from the Edinburgh Castle. It is a 12th Century Catholic Church that later became Protestant in 16th Century. It is interesting that the Church conversion took place at the time of Mary, Queen of Scots considering she was a devout Catholic herself. . The Church houses beautiful glasspaintings depicting a series of events from Jesus's life.

These are probably the worst pictures I've taken in a while. Scotland is breathtaking. I was so lost in looking around that I missed the opportunity to take shots of a lifetime. Nonetheless, here's something from my Highlands trip today.

After two days of miserable Scottish weather, the sun finally graced our lives yesterday morning; and from Surya dev to Amun ra, all sun-gods were thanked. I was already up and about; so I decided to visit the Edinburgh castle yesterday. . Standing tall over the city, the Edinburgh Castle has witnessed bloody battles and has switched hands between the Scotts and the English many times. This place has an interesting history and houses a Chapel from 10 AD, and mini museums and exhibitions including the history of different houses and clans; crown jewels and a brief story of coronation in Scotland before they were allowed to do it the Catholic way with sceptre and oil anointment; 17 century prisions of war; Scottish memorial to honour all the soldiers who've fallen in war since the 1800s. . As an Indian, I've always read history from the other side - The English Brutality on Indian people, and our revolution and fight for freedom. This is the first time I'm reading things the other way round. So, I had quite a field day rolling my eyes and going whaaat whenever I came across something that was remotely linked to the colonisation of India.

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