Hi everyone,
I’ve been thinking about how landscapes can inspire poetry. I recently travelled to Edinburgh and climbed Arthur’s Seat, and wow—it completely blew me away! The mix of rugged hills and the city stretching out below was incredible, and it really got my creative gears turning. I even snapped a few photos I thought I’d share.
What about you? Have you ever been inspired by a specific place—a mountain, forest, or even a cityscape? I’d love to hear about the landscapes that have shaped your poetry or sparked your imagination.
Feel free to share your stories, poems, or even photos if you have them! Let’s talk about the places that make us want to grab a pen and write.
There are places of beauty but few compete with my homeland of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. But don't take my word for it... Alexander Graham Bell (the guy with the phone) lived there for a while. He had this to say "I have seen the Canadian and American Rockies, the Andes, the Alps and the Highlands of Scotland, but for simple beauty, Cape Breton outrivals them all!"
Conde Nast Traveller Magazine ranked Cape Breton as the #1 island in North America, Travel + Leisure readers ranked it #1 island in Canada. These images were taken 20 years ago so the resolution might not be up-to-date.