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DJCAD Undergraduate Degree Show 2026

DJCAD Undergraduate Degree Show 2026

Took a spin today through this year’s Undergraduate Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD). Lots of fun work, …
Edinburgh Photowalk Starting at National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Photowalk Starting at National Museum of Scotland

Lovely photowalk on April 18, 2026, starting from the National Museum in Edinburgh, taking in the nearby streets, including the University of Edinburgh. The walk, as always, …
Against the Grain in Elgin

Against the Grain in Elgin

Fun, flying weekend visit to Elgin in Moray, Scotland. Stops included Against the Grain, a self-described “taproom beer emporium” in the town of about 23,000 people, …

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DJCAD 2024 Graduate Degree Show

DJCAD 2024 Graduate Degree Show

This past week featured the annual 2024 Graduate Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design here in Dundee, which is always inspiring …
Dundee in Holga-Vision

Dundee in Holga-Vision

Fun with plastic cameras: I took a Holga for a spin here in Dundee, hoping for a bit of experimental fun. A friend who’s …
Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023 Competition

Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2023 Competition

I’m pleased to share that for this year’s Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, following on from my highly commended portfolio in 2022, …

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DJCAD Undergraduate Degree Show 2026

DJCAD Undergraduate Degree Show 2026

Took a spin today through this year’s Undergraduate Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD). Lots of fun work, …
Edinburgh Photowalk Starting at National Museum of Scotland

Edinburgh Photowalk Starting at National Museum of Scotland

Lovely photowalk on April 18, 2026, starting from the National Museum in Edinburgh, taking in the nearby streets, including the University of Edinburgh. The walk, as always, …
Against the Grain in Elgin

Against the Grain in Elgin

Fun, flying weekend visit to Elgin in Moray, Scotland. Stops included Against the Grain, a self-described “taproom beer emporium” in the town of about 23,000 people, …

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The Great Crypto Diversion

The Great Crypto Diversion

Following the Westminster attack in London, Britain’s home secretary, Amber Rudd, scapegoated social networks and end-to-end encryption communications. Is it possible her government has …
How to Hack a Bitcoin Exchange

How to Hack a Bitcoin Exchange

How do you robĀ a bitcoin exchange? A data breach investigation report allegedly leaked from Bitstamp, which was hacked in January, provides interesting insights into …
Obama Goes To Silicon Valley

Obama Goes To Silicon Valley

Updates have been scant since I started working full-time with Information Security Media Group; have been channeling my writing energies there. Here’s a teaser …