Edinburgh Castle looming above the historic St. Cuthbert's Churchyard (Kirkyard) lit by a traditional streetlamp in the twilight 🏴💙🏰🌌
November 1, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Edinburgh Castle looming above the historic St. Cuthbert's Churchyard (Kirkyard) lit by a traditional streetlamp in the twilight 🏴💙🏰🌌
October 31, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Day 2 of the #MonthOfTheDead, a reclining skeleton flanked by crossed torches and angels on the Rickard memorial, 1699 in the kirkyard of St Nicholas, Aberdeen.
A memorial every day in November.
A memorial every day in November.
November 2, 2026 at 6:49 AM
Day 2 of the #MonthOfTheDead, a reclining skeleton flanked by crossed torches and angels on the Rickard memorial, 1699 in the kirkyard of St Nicholas, Aberdeen.
A memorial every day in November.
A memorial every day in November.
Marker in Greyfriars Kirkyard #MomentoMori #Halloween
October 31, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Marker in Greyfriars Kirkyard #MomentoMori #Halloween
Momento Mori in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland
October 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Momento Mori in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland
The final prompt for #31DaysOfGraves is ‘memento mori’. This slightly anatomically improbable skeletal guy is in Penicuik’s old kirkyard.
October 31, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The final prompt for #31DaysOfGraves is ‘memento mori’. This slightly anatomically improbable skeletal guy is in Penicuik’s old kirkyard.
#31daysofgraves #mementomori
#Greyfriars #Kirkyard #Perth
This stone is arranged conventionally, with a Winged Soul beaming cheerfully at the top, Memento Mori and emblems of death at the bottom.
Thanks for a fascinating month of memorials
#Greyfriars #Kirkyard #Perth
This stone is arranged conventionally, with a Winged Soul beaming cheerfully at the top, Memento Mori and emblems of death at the bottom.
Thanks for a fascinating month of memorials
October 31, 2026 at 8:18 AM
#31daysofgraves #mementomori
#Greyfriars #Kirkyard #Perth
This stone is arranged conventionally, with a Winged Soul beaming cheerfully at the top, Memento Mori and emblems of death at the bottom.
Thanks for a fascinating month of memorials
#Greyfriars #Kirkyard #Perth
This stone is arranged conventionally, with a Winged Soul beaming cheerfully at the top, Memento Mori and emblems of death at the bottom.
Thanks for a fascinating month of memorials
October 31, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Early morning #Meigle kirkyard #TombTuesday
October 27, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Early morning #Meigle kirkyard #TombTuesday
Cattle #Skull bucranium in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland #Halloween
October 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Cattle #Skull bucranium in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, Scotland #Halloween
On my 1st full day in Edinburgh I decided to just explore and shop. I walked through St. Cuthbert’s kirkyard, which is down in a huge ditch that used to be Nor Loch. It was a lovely autumn day with stunning views of Edinburgh castle.
#edinburgh #scotland #edinburghcastle #traveling
#edinburgh #scotland #edinburghcastle #traveling
November 1, 2026 at 12:55 PM
On my 1st full day in Edinburgh I decided to just explore and shop. I walked through St. Cuthbert’s kirkyard, which is down in a huge ditch that used to be Nor Loch. It was a lovely autumn day with stunning views of Edinburgh castle.
#edinburgh #scotland #edinburghcastle #traveling
#edinburgh #scotland #edinburghcastle #traveling
The "Black Mausoleum" of George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh in Greyfriars Kirkyard. "Bloody" Mackenzie earned his grim nickname because of his harsh persecution of the Covenanters. It is widely reputed to be one of the world's most haunted sites, and the "Mackenzie Poltergeist" #Halloween
October 31, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The "Black Mausoleum" of George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh in Greyfriars Kirkyard. "Bloody" Mackenzie earned his grim nickname because of his harsh persecution of the Covenanters. It is widely reputed to be one of the world's most haunted sites, and the "Mackenzie Poltergeist" #Halloween
A photo that answers some questions but begs others. The grave markers match lair records but what looks like a very recent burial in lair 90 can’t be the person I think is buried there as his name is already on the stone on lair 89. Does lair 88 look used? #AllSaints #FamilyHistory
November 1, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A photo that answers some questions but begs others. The grave markers match lair records but what looks like a very recent burial in lair 90 can’t be the person I think is buried there as his name is already on the stone on lair 89. Does lair 88 look used? #AllSaints #FamilyHistory
I liked Kirkyard when Dano owned it.
October 29, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I liked Kirkyard when Dano owned it.
Saw this sign on a walk, caught my eye immediately, clear and concise.
Chad behaviour.
Chad behaviour.
October 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Saw this sign on a walk, caught my eye immediately, clear and concise.
Chad behaviour.
Chad behaviour.
In Victorian England, there was a real fear of the dead leaving their tombs, but in a not supernatural way. Resurrectionists were criminals who exhumed recently buried corpses so that medical students could practice with them. This led to the creation of mortsafes, iron cages built around graves.
October 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In Victorian England, there was a real fear of the dead leaving their tombs, but in a not supernatural way. Resurrectionists were criminals who exhumed recently buried corpses so that medical students could practice with them. This led to the creation of mortsafes, iron cages built around graves.
Double whammy for today’s #31DaysOfGraves prompt of ‘portrait’ with a portrait (well, bust) of a portrait painter. William Bonnar RSA died in 1853, and is buried in St Cuthbert’s Kirkyard in Edinburgh.
October 27, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Double whammy for today’s #31DaysOfGraves prompt of ‘portrait’ with a portrait (well, bust) of a portrait painter. William Bonnar RSA died in 1853, and is buried in St Cuthbert’s Kirkyard in Edinburgh.
#31DaysOfGraves Day 31 - Memento Mori: Skulls! 💀 💀
1) Cemitério dos Prazeres, Lisbon, 2) Lisbon British Cemetery, 3) Dunnottar Kirkyard, 5 & 6) Verano Monumental Cemetery, Rome.
1) Cemitério dos Prazeres, Lisbon, 2) Lisbon British Cemetery, 3) Dunnottar Kirkyard, 5 & 6) Verano Monumental Cemetery, Rome.
October 31, 2026 at 9:45 AM
#31DaysOfGraves Day 31 - Memento Mori: Skulls! 💀 💀
1) Cemitério dos Prazeres, Lisbon, 2) Lisbon British Cemetery, 3) Dunnottar Kirkyard, 5 & 6) Verano Monumental Cemetery, Rome.
1) Cemitério dos Prazeres, Lisbon, 2) Lisbon British Cemetery, 3) Dunnottar Kirkyard, 5 & 6) Verano Monumental Cemetery, Rome.
Thanks for that. They were very active and on 5 or 6 of the bollards right up the street.
I’ve also seen many on the gravestones in St.Cuthberts Kirkyard. Something, I’m sure, you are very used to.
#EdinburghWalks
I’ve also seen many on the gravestones in St.Cuthberts Kirkyard. Something, I’m sure, you are very used to.
#EdinburghWalks
October 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Thanks for that. They were very active and on 5 or 6 of the bollards right up the street.
I’ve also seen many on the gravestones in St.Cuthberts Kirkyard. Something, I’m sure, you are very used to.
#EdinburghWalks
I’ve also seen many on the gravestones in St.Cuthberts Kirkyard. Something, I’m sure, you are very used to.
#EdinburghWalks
#31DaysOfGraves #Scotland 🏴
Day 27. Portrait
The 11th Earl of Seafield and
Chief of Clan Grant with the
Dowager Countess ‘Nina’
Died in a war that claimed so
Many on all sides and his original
Cross was recovered &
Lies in Cullen Auld Kirkyard
Acct of his death - own copy of
Cameron Hrs
+ CWGC info
Day 27. Portrait
The 11th Earl of Seafield and
Chief of Clan Grant with the
Dowager Countess ‘Nina’
Died in a war that claimed so
Many on all sides and his original
Cross was recovered &
Lies in Cullen Auld Kirkyard
Acct of his death - own copy of
Cameron Hrs
+ CWGC info
October 27, 2026 at 11:32 AM
#31DaysOfGraves #Scotland 🏴
Day 27. Portrait
The 11th Earl of Seafield and
Chief of Clan Grant with the
Dowager Countess ‘Nina’
Died in a war that claimed so
Many on all sides and his original
Cross was recovered &
Lies in Cullen Auld Kirkyard
Acct of his death - own copy of
Cameron Hrs
+ CWGC info
Day 27. Portrait
The 11th Earl of Seafield and
Chief of Clan Grant with the
Dowager Countess ‘Nina’
Died in a war that claimed so
Many on all sides and his original
Cross was recovered &
Lies in Cullen Auld Kirkyard
Acct of his death - own copy of
Cameron Hrs
+ CWGC info
I struggled with today’s #31DaysOfGraves prompt - ‘landscape’. I don’t have a landscape painter’s gravestone to hand, so I’ve gone more literal. This is the landscape Nether Kirkyard is set in. It’s very muddy and windblown, but also secluded and beautiful.
October 28, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I struggled with today’s #31DaysOfGraves prompt - ‘landscape’. I don’t have a landscape painter’s gravestone to hand, so I’ve gone more literal. This is the landscape Nether Kirkyard is set in. It’s very muddy and windblown, but also secluded and beautiful.
#31DaysOfGraves
Day 25 - trees
In Tranent Parish Kirkyard, it's a squash and a squeeze to see this wee cherub which is slowly being hidden by a tree.
Day 25 - trees
In Tranent Parish Kirkyard, it's a squash and a squeeze to see this wee cherub which is slowly being hidden by a tree.
October 25, 2026 at 8:16 AM
#31DaysOfGraves
Day 25 - trees
In Tranent Parish Kirkyard, it's a squash and a squeeze to see this wee cherub which is slowly being hidden by a tree.
Day 25 - trees
In Tranent Parish Kirkyard, it's a squash and a squeeze to see this wee cherub which is slowly being hidden by a tree.
Day 29 of #31DaysOfGraves - Fruit/Vegetables
This richly embellished 18th century table tomb in Tranent Kirkyard, East Lothian, is adorned with overflowing cornucopia, a classic symbol of abundance, prosperity and plenty, with a cherub catching falling fruit carved on one of the legs below.
This richly embellished 18th century table tomb in Tranent Kirkyard, East Lothian, is adorned with overflowing cornucopia, a classic symbol of abundance, prosperity and plenty, with a cherub catching falling fruit carved on one of the legs below.
October 29, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Day 29 of #31DaysOfGraves - Fruit/Vegetables
This richly embellished 18th century table tomb in Tranent Kirkyard, East Lothian, is adorned with overflowing cornucopia, a classic symbol of abundance, prosperity and plenty, with a cherub catching falling fruit carved on one of the legs below.
This richly embellished 18th century table tomb in Tranent Kirkyard, East Lothian, is adorned with overflowing cornucopia, a classic symbol of abundance, prosperity and plenty, with a cherub catching falling fruit carved on one of the legs below.
Day 24 of #31DaysOfGraves - Contrast
Some historic gravestones basking in the light of the #AuroraBorealis in Gladsmuir Kirkyard in East Lothian.
Some historic gravestones basking in the light of the #AuroraBorealis in Gladsmuir Kirkyard in East Lothian.
October 24, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Day 24 of #31DaysOfGraves - Contrast
Some historic gravestones basking in the light of the #AuroraBorealis in Gladsmuir Kirkyard in East Lothian.
Some historic gravestones basking in the light of the #AuroraBorealis in Gladsmuir Kirkyard in East Lothian.
Day 31 of #31DaysOfGraves - #MementoMori
Perhaps the toughest pick of the month as Scotland is blessed with thousands of remarkable 18th century monuments filled with wonderful "Memento Mori" symbols.
We have plumped this year for this wonderful example in Lundie Kirkyard in Angus. 😍
Perhaps the toughest pick of the month as Scotland is blessed with thousands of remarkable 18th century monuments filled with wonderful "Memento Mori" symbols.
We have plumped this year for this wonderful example in Lundie Kirkyard in Angus. 😍
October 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Day 31 of #31DaysOfGraves - #MementoMori
Perhaps the toughest pick of the month as Scotland is blessed with thousands of remarkable 18th century monuments filled with wonderful "Memento Mori" symbols.
We have plumped this year for this wonderful example in Lundie Kirkyard in Angus. 😍
Perhaps the toughest pick of the month as Scotland is blessed with thousands of remarkable 18th century monuments filled with wonderful "Memento Mori" symbols.
We have plumped this year for this wonderful example in Lundie Kirkyard in Angus. 😍