An elderly lady strolling through the Meadows with Cherry blossom in bloom.

A young lady walking through the meadows surrounded by Cherry blossom.

A young stylish photographer exploring cherry blossom trees in the Meadows, Edinburgh.

Cherry Blossom season has begun in the Meadows

© Dave Coulson Photography

#scotland #edinburgh #cherryblossom

Hong Kong police can now demand phone passwords under national security law Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).

The Hong Kong government adding powers to the police state they've already enforced on the people of HK. share.google/YzGw5zXLonJJ...

A photograph of a deserted Edinburgh High Street in the early hours of the morning showing the Tron Kirk and surrounding buildings.

Early morning on the High Street

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #scotland

The Milkman coffee shop at the top of Cockburn Street early in the morning, while staff are preparing to open for the day.

Anyone for coffee?

© Dave Coulson Photography

#scotland #edinburgh

The Royal Mile aka High Street in Edinburgh lined with colourful bollards. Scotland and UK flags flying on the empty street very early in the morning.

A peaceful High Street in the early hours

© Dave Coulson Photography

#scotland #edinburgh

The Hong Konger | Official Trailer YouTube video by Acton Institute

While I haven't always agreed with Jimmy Lai, There was no foreign collusion or interference. He's spent 5 years in solitary confinement for running a newspaper. Now a 20 year sentence.

I'm still very proud that some of my footage is included in this trailer and documentary.

#FreeJimmyLai

Hills/mountains in Glencoe in the Highlands of Scotland in winter with snow on the high ground on a very wet day with a lot of rainfall very visibly coming down the hills.

A very chilly and wet, yet stunning Glencoe

© Dave Coulson Photography

#scotland

Highland cattle aka Hairy Coos standing in a field on a very wet rainy day, with snow covered hills in background partially hidden by low clouds.

Hairy Cows at Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve

© Dave Coulson Photography

#scotland

Kung hei fat choi! Happy lunar new year!

恭喜發財! 🧧
新年快樂! 🧧
心想事成! 🧧
祝身體健康!🧧

UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London after reassurances from spy chiefs Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concerns

Idiotic and sickening share.google/cLqEkT7LnGt5...

A photograph showing modern buildings next to the Meadows in central Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle behind.

The old and the new

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #scotland

Vikings from Shetland starting off the Edinburgh Torchlight Procession for the beginning of Hogmanay celebrations last night

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #scotland

China tells US to 'immediately' stop arming Taiwan after Washington approves arms package China told the United States on Thursday to "immediately stop" arming Taiwan after Taipei said Washington had authorised a $11 billion weapons package to the island. Approved by the State Department…

Dear delusional CCP, please do not interfere with the internal affairs of Taiwan. Thanks.

Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai found guilty under national security law Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of collusion and sedition in his national security trial.

Anything but unexpected, he was 'guilty' before the farcical trial even began. Sigh

Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.

The Chinese Communist Party is utterly vile

A photograph showing inside the grounds of Edinburgh Castle during Castle of Light while it was raining heavily. With a light spelling out 'Mind Yersel' above a gate with people passing through.

Mind Yersel - Castle of Light at Edinburgh Castle

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #scotland

A photograph showing the front entrance to Edinburgh Castle lit up during Castle of Light during heavy rain.

Edinburgh Castle - Castle of Light from a very damp last night

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #scotland

China's nat. sec office in Hong Kong summons international media China's national security agency in HK summoned international media representatives for a "regulatory talk" on Saturday, saying some had spread false information and smeared the gov't in recent report...

Journalism with Chinese characteristics

HK gov't slams 'biased' Wall Street Journal editorial on Tai Po fire The HK gov't has slammed an editorial by The Wall Street Journal, which accuses the city's authorities of having moved to "silence dissent" after the deadly Tai Po blaze in Tai Po.

They really don't like to hear the truth.

Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10 Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.

Idiots

British media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s teeth rotting in jail, his children say Lai’s children say activist’s health deteriorating since being imprisoned in 2020

'Jimmy Lai has been kept in a solitary confinement cell, where summer temperatures rise to 44C, for nearly four years for his alleged role in the pro-democracy protests of 2019'

A photograph of the Forth Bridge towering over North Queensferry in the foreground in daylight.

Happy St. Andrew's Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

© Dave Coulson Photography

#StAndrewsDay #scotland

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China calls on UK to uphold 'one-China' principle China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Britain on Friday to uphold the "one-China" principle, as Beijing seeks to rally support in its worst diplomatic dispute with Tokyo in years over democratica...

Do one China🖕

Sigh, my heart goes out to anyone affected by this horrendous fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong.

Jimmy Cliff - Wonderful World, Beautiful People (Stereo) YouTube video by jacob 6657

RIP Jimmy Cliff

Yes Sir I Can Boogie at Hampden Park | Full Time Scotland 3-2 Israel YouTube video by Scotland National Team

We can boogie! Scotland qualified for the World Cup!!! youtu.be/FbuTUjTo0Xs?...

Wonderful 🤣

A man in a military uniform laying a wreath during a Remembrance Sunday service on the Royal Mile in 2022.

Former members of the armed forces marching in line to lay wreathes for those who gave their lives in service to their country.

Retired former military men lined up during a Remembrance Sunday service on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh in 2022.

Soldiers marching in Scottish military uniforms including kilts and carrying bagpipes on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh in 2022, during a Remembrance Sunday service.

Lest We Forget

A few of my photos from Remembrance Sunday a couple of years ago.

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #RemembranceSunday

A photograph showing the beginning of a parade on Calton Hill with people in costumes carrying flaming torches.

A photograph of a lady who appears to be dressed as some kind of elaborate mushroom dancing with fire.

A photograph of a man's face wearing green and purple face paint who appears to look scary.

A photograph of a lady wearing a costume with green and purple face paint dancing.

A few of my photos from Samhuinn Fire Festival during Halloween on the 31st October on Calton Hill. This festival is a modern interpretation of a Celtic festival with fire, music and dance.

© Dave Coulson Photography

#Edinburgh #samhuinn