The Edinburgh Photography Meetup Group

How I ended up in a Kathmandu hospital and other stories about my trip to Nepal in February 2026. Entertaining, witty and visually stunning - possibly not, but I will give it my best shot!
I'll try not to bore you with lots of photos of what I did on my holidays, you remember the holiday slide shows of yesteryear when you had to sit through an hour of slide after slide of mountain views or seaside beaches? My presentation won't be like that, as I don't take photos of mountain views and there are no beaches in Kathmandu, but there were some very interesting people.
I went specifically for Holi (also known as Fagu Purnima) which is a vibrant Hindu spring festival marking the victory of good over evil.
After my presentation there will be an opportunity to discuss future plans for the Edinburgh Photography Meetup Group now that we have a wonderful new leader Laurel. Please come to make your views known as the more input we have, the better the group will be for everyone.
Afterwards we will retire to The Mother Superior pub for the usual chat and chips

Bird on a Stick is a term I picked up listening to camera club judges who aren't nature photographers. My knowledge of birds and birdwatching is minimal, but when you visit a park like this, with wildlife and a Heron Pond, you just want to give it a go. Bring your telescopic zoom lens if you have one.

It's a bit of a distance, but I thought we could head to the Portobello Tap on Portobello High Street for drinks and snacks afterwards. If it's a nice day we can sit outside in their hidden beer garden.

Let's meet at the main entrance to the Winter Gardens. There is lots to observe in this public park, there is a skateboard park; a rose garden, a greenhouse, a sports pitch.

We can meet at the bistro within the park after we have taken our photos.