Ian Cylkowski Photography
@IanCykowski@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

NEW WORK AND NEW LOCATION: Welcome to the historical ruins of Dryburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders.

Constructed nearly 900-years ago in the 1150s, the lives of the monks here consisted of religious services, agricultural duties, household functions, copying books and reading.

There're more photos from this ancient place, just go here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/6/21/dryburgh-abbey-dryburgh-scottish-borders-summer 👍

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A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A view through a large, weathered stone archway frames the lush green grounds of Dryburgh Abbey, with sunlight streaming in from above and casting a starburst effect in the sky; directly ahead stands the refectory ruin, distinguished by its pointed gable and the remnants of a St Catherine's wheel window, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.
Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.
Inside the North Transept chapel of Dryburgh Abbey, the image reveals soaring ribbed stone vaults and elegant, clustered columns of weathered red sandstone, with tall lancet windows filled with diamond-patterned glass casting a gentle light across the interior; prominent gravestones and a large stone tomb rest against the walls, their inscriptions partly faded, imbuing the historic space with a reverent and timeless atmosphere.
A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.
A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.
A sweeping view across the tranquil cemetery at Dryburgh Abbey reveals the magnificent red sandstone ruins rising majestically against a brilliant blue sky dotted with white clouds; the left structure displays soaring Gothic arches and remnants of intricate stonework, whilst the right section features a stunning large pointed window with delicate tracery, and scattered throughout the verdant green grass in the foreground are weathered gravestones and ornate monuments of various sizes, all framed by mature trees that enhance the serene, historic atmosphere of this ancient Scottish abbey.
A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.
A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.
A dramatic view through a carved stone archway at Dryburgh Abbey, framing the imposing ruins of the North Transept chapel; the chapel's weathered red sandstone walls, tall pointed arches, and remnants of Gothic windows rise sharply against a bright, partly cloudy sky, with neat green grass and mature trees surrounding the ancient structure, while intricate medieval carvings are visible on the arch in the foreground.
Ian Cylkowski Photography
@IanCykowski@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

Just got back from a wee little birthday trip away! I'm 42 now. That's right, I am now the answer to life, the universe, and everything.

For my birthday we explored the Southern Uplands near Moffat, and boy were conditions glorious.

There's more photos from our time away, just go here and see what you think -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/4/27/southern-uplands-dumfriesshire-scotland-spring 👍

#landscape #nature #travel #scotland #spring #photography #photo #photographie #uk #britain

A sweeping, sunlit landscape of the Devil's Beef Tub near Moffat, Scotland, with dramatic rolling hills casting long, deep shadows across the rugged valley; in the foreground, a solitary figure with long, curly blonde hair, wearing a white top, stands next to a weathered fence, gazing thoughtfully into the vast, serene expanse under a clear blue sky.
A sweeping, sunlit landscape of the Devil's Beef Tub near Moffat, Scotland, with dramatic rolling hills casting long, deep shadows across the rugged valley; in the foreground, a solitary figure with long, curly blonde hair, wearing a white top, stands next to a weathered fence, gazing thoughtfully into the vast, serene expanse under a clear blue sky.
A sweeping, sunlit landscape of the Devil's Beef Tub near Moffat, Scotland, with dramatic rolling hills casting long, deep shadows across the rugged valley; in the foreground, a solitary figure with long, curly blonde hair, wearing a white top, stands next to a weathered fence, gazing thoughtfully into the vast, serene expanse under a clear blue sky.
A lone walker with a backpack following a faint grassy path along the windswept slopes of Annanhead Hill, looking towards the dramatic, rugged western face of Great Hill along the Annandale Way near Moffat, Scotland, with a vast panorama of rolling hills stretching into the distance beneath a bright, cloud-streaked sky.
A lone walker with a backpack following a faint grassy path along the windswept slopes of Annanhead Hill, looking towards the dramatic, rugged western face of Great Hill along the Annandale Way near Moffat, Scotland, with a vast panorama of rolling hills stretching into the distance beneath a bright, cloud-streaked sky.
A lone walker with a backpack following a faint grassy path along the windswept slopes of Annanhead Hill, looking towards the dramatic, rugged western face of Great Hill along the Annandale Way near Moffat, Scotland, with a vast panorama of rolling hills stretching into the distance beneath a bright, cloud-streaked sky.
The dramatic scene of Grey Mare’s Tail near Moffat, where a tall, narrow waterfall cascades down a steep, rocky gorge surrounded by rugged, grass-covered hills, with a winding path snaking through the foreground and climbing towards the towering cliffs under a bright but partly clouded sky.
The dramatic scene of Grey Mare’s Tail near Moffat, where a tall, narrow waterfall cascades down a steep, rocky gorge surrounded by rugged, grass-covered hills, with a winding path snaking through the foreground and climbing towards the towering cliffs under a bright but partly clouded sky.
The dramatic scene of Grey Mare’s Tail near Moffat, where a tall, narrow waterfall cascades down a steep, rocky gorge surrounded by rugged, grass-covered hills, with a winding path snaking through the foreground and climbing towards the towering cliffs under a bright but partly clouded sky.
A dramatic view from Annanhead Hill above the Devil’s Beef Tub, looking towards the steep, rugged western face of Great Hill, its grassy slopes streaked with dark, weathered patches and illuminated by a soft, angled light, while distant hills, bathed in cooler tones, gently fade into the misty background.
A dramatic view from Annanhead Hill above the Devil’s Beef Tub, looking towards the steep, rugged western face of Great Hill, its grassy slopes streaked with dark, weathered patches and illuminated by a soft, angled light, while distant hills, bathed in cooler tones, gently fade into the misty background.
A dramatic view from Annanhead Hill above the Devil’s Beef Tub, looking towards the steep, rugged western face of Great Hill, its grassy slopes streaked with dark, weathered patches and illuminated by a soft, angled light, while distant hills, bathed in cooler tones, gently fade into the misty background.