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BASTARD. Been bitten by a wee beastie, on both legs! At least this time I’ve got my arsenal with me to numb the pain & itchin. #midgiebites #allergicreaction (at Rickmansworth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chjr879qo7-fCRgq0dKh230yegRgc35ljVHze80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m so, so, fucking tired. Waking up, still bleeding and feeling exhausted every fucking day. Even my Period tracking App is taking the piss. 10 days to my next period? I’M STILL ON LAST MONTHS PERIOD. 19 FUCKING DAYS OF BLEEDING AND ITS STILL GOD DAMN FLOWING. Feel the rage of a #menopausal woman with the #oldladysweats #nightsweats mixed in with hormonal #migraines https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZRtL8qjmB3qGEZgBDOBNw7cRluPwInS604qM0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. I haven’t posted much, as Saturday I woke up screaming in pain with cramp in my bad leg. Spent Saturday at Mum’s with my leg up and in pain for the whole day. Yesterday, I woke up feeling like I was having an allergic reaction to something, my ears were bright red and swollen, parts of my neck and face were swollen. So, I’d sent Tim out to get me some antihistamines. This morning I woke up like this. Something has bitten me and had a feast on my face, ears and neck. Leaving me looking like I’ve gone 10 rounds with Frank Bruno. I reckon it was when I was in St Andrew’s on Friday. FFS. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg_muHvK6R3WJCvOVGU-q42BfHciQtw2HagCb00/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Up at stupid o’clock and on my way to the Hospital for my #LumbarSympathectomy procedure. Yay! #Spinalinjections #FTW! 😬 Also had to get up super early to do yet another #covid19 test. Again negative. But a 5:30am start was not welcome. Currently in an #uber and doing the joys of a #morningcommute on the M25. #FML Thank you #lisfrancfracture & #crps for always being the conditions that KEEP ON FECKEN GIVING. Meh. (at Rickmansworth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgBYp7kqT_mrj0jqHdIUq_wvzK7rdh2A5gKsR80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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End of the week. Friday night. Much deserved. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfwnezqqqP-b6sWEDUgy3dBDnw6E91njsyKn1M0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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FFS. Bruising is now starting to come out. It’s been 72hrs since that inconsiderate sod rammed his suitcase into my ankle. Sending me into the all mother of #crps flare ups. 72 hours of excruciating #pain. If I ever needed a reminder of why I don’t/can’t commute anymore….. (at Rickmansworth) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_XPtQq8y22wjt-FrLMuaNR1CWjj6_cZDUy940/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Friday off work and wee dander to North Harrow to pick up some weird & wonderful foods from the international food store. Popped into a pub that @tkharrow @eamonn_kane @josephine_kanee are known to frequent :) (at McCaffertys Bar Harrow) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEZeJEqHsDbINFQQQl_cyCjDEFPD8iPCi0x7U0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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1st Civil Partnership & 2nd Handfasting Anniversary today & Wednesday. I’d got Tim some paper/candle/cotton Anniversary presents, plus the obligatory Scottish & Irish Whisky. Tim bought me two T-Shirts, both the wrong size, and one I’d already got….. 🤔🤔 At least there was the bottle of Prosecco that I could drink 😂🤣 #handfasting #civilpartnership #anniversary https://www.instagram.com/p/CcFohEgKBJrQc8NdHMzVotjES8mGRmn918Bcbk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ancient Scotland from John Duncan on Vimeo.

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Having spent the past seven months travelling all over Scotland to shoot my new film, ANCIENT SCOTLAND, I’ve never been more proud to call this country home.

Shot at twenty one stunning locations from as the far north as Muckle Flugga at the very top of Shetland to the prehistoric wonder of Britain’s highest sea stacks near St Kilda, some 40 miles west of the Outer Hebrides.

As the third in a series of Scottish aerial films, I wanted to continue the progression of theme. My first film, Beautiful Scotland, was really just a collection of beautiful shots. My second, Wild Scotland, embraced the wild theme of this country, featuring many of our wild animals. So for this third instalment I had to look deeper at what defines Scotland for me. It soon dawned on me that Scotland has so much of the ancient about it, not just in terms of architecture but far older geology (a field of study which has its roots here). This led to a shot list ranging from incredible, imposing castles through to totemic sea stacks and the looming presence of St Kilda, a citadel of rock standing proud amidst the crashing maelstrom of the Atlantic which was inhabited until the 1930s.

Having already shot two films in Scotland, I’d already picked the low hanging fruit of the more accessible locations so the logistics of reaching and filming this film were definitely more challenging. Each shot involved some kind of, often physically demanding, adventure. Notable examples include a four day round trip to Shetland to capture 10 seconds of footage; the challenge of getting to the wildly remote sea stacks near St Kilda; and weathering 8 hours of miserable weather in a bivvy bag on a ridge in Skye, just to be there for sunrise.

The process of filming this has led to personal experiences which defy superlatives, not least the simple, awe inspiring, moments surrounded by silence as the sun rises over the horizon. Being on top of a mountain when the sun rises is an experience you will never forget.

Scotland is truly a country made for those who love the outdoors in its wonder. Get out and explore it.

BEHIND THE SCENES - vimeo.com/285829099

Shot on DJI Inspire 2 with X5S and X7, PRORES 422HQ

For footage licencing enquiries please email – hello@john-duncan.co.uk

** THIS FOOTAGE MUST NOT BE USED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION **

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#covid_19 #periods #mothernaturesucks https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbw-33Mqj1pql55RBYdo5MZwYKxuDdeKzqgYJQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Suffering the mother of all #crps flare ups tonight. Slapped on the lidocaine plasters to try and dampen down the feeling of someone rubbing sandpaper that’s been soaked in sulphuric acid across my foot & leg. Holding back the tears. Another sleepless night beckons. #chronicpain #fatigue #tiredness #exhaustion https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca8EQNLrxM3km9S2VFY0RDcLaOKGPAVFhmFaUg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Honest guv. I haven’t punched anyone. Just a clumsy oaf who accidentally smacked their hand against the wall whilst walking to the next room. Prize numpty. https://www.instagram.com/p/CaaG3MjtGWyUa1tw1YIIXTCIevSNZJJCSqh9G80/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The #DundeePeh Food of the Gods. A wee taste of home, at home 😁 (at Dundee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRS2r2quzOJXHUGFMU7rQrr_dUmHBpzjTn1kw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Feeling extra #woke today. #proudpublicsectorworker #hatedbythedailymail https://www.instagram.com/p/CUchJq-IjJHmEYZMmFWss0jbGR-XRFE9tRkYEE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Having a stonker of a #crpsflareup which started yesterday. Having to take a time out from work as the pain is just too overwhelming. Not a good day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUM25ryKdocXsWwCPAzs7_YidUQMRTN3c75fVA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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One is now wearing the Dignity Stripping Paper Pants. One is not happy. #lidocaineinfusion #crps #lisfrancfracture (at St Albans City Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTomphBKzJcweEVHZLMGWtLwVaS6up6EYk62qo0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Do I or don’t I wear a hat to the gig tonight? Decisions Decisions Decisions…… https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFRTOZK2-RSm163qCT8kMTjTUCma2iMk6Tg3I0/?utm_medium=tumblr