Looking south from the western side.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Inverness
Inverness is situated on the mouth of the River Ness, which flows from Loch Ness into the Moray Firth. This photo was quickly taken between heavy rain showers.
The UHI Executive Office located in Inverness, across the River Ness.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Scotland by Road
Not far to go to the western coastal lochs, Eilean Donan Castle and The Isle of Skye.
Looking back towards Loch Alsh while travelling north to Inverness (and then Aviemore) via the alternative route.
Approx halfway between Loch Alsh and Inverness.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Loch Morlich
Pine trees at Loch Morlich.
Loch Morlich
Not the sea actually, but Loch Morlich. (I hope you saw what I did with this triptych: if not, there is a cure).
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Glen Affric
The water level in this loch has been raised to feed hydro electric generators along the River Affric.
The falls are 46m high.
Viewpoint above the Dog Falls picnic area.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Loch Gamhna
Loch Gamhna is a small loch that can be easily incorporated into a walk around Loch an Eilein.
Loch Gamhna
Loch Gamhna
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Loch an Eilein
A tranquil corner of Loch an Eilein (this is the loch with the ruined castle on an island - see earlier postings).
Heather occurs in forest undergrowth as well as open areas.
The path around Loch an Eilein is wide and well maintained. If the weather's good, this is a popular loch for a casual weekend walk.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey dates back to the 12th century.
Jedburgh Abbey hasn't had a roof for centuries, but the far end (western end) is well preserved.
Jedburgh Abbey
Friday, October 19, 2012
Loch Garten
Loch Garten is the RSPB loch.
Loch Garten
Tore Hill is on the other side of Loch Garten with the Cairngorms rising behind.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Aviemore
Taken from the hinterlands of the western side of the high st, Aviemore. The mountains in the distance are the Cairngorms.
The road to the left is Aviemore's high st. Straight ahead goes to the Rothiemurchus Estate (Loch an Eilein). And the road to the right goes south eventually leading to Perth and Edinburgh.
Southern end of Aviemore.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Loch Mallachie
This small loch is a short walk from Loch Garten (featured in an earlier post). The area is about a 20 minute drive NE from Aviemore.
Loch Mallachie nr Loch Garten.
Loch Mallachie nr Loch Garten.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Isle of Skye
From a view point just north of Broadford, Isle of Skye. The landmass at the rear is Applecross Peninsula on the mainland. The islands include Longay, Pabay and Scalpay (these are not pig latin names :-)
A weather front arrives at Harrapool, Isle of Skye.
The view from Harrapool, Isle of Skye. This picture overlaps a little with the previous picture.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle is situated at the end of Loch Duich, just as it turns a corner and becomes Loch Alsh.
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Glen Affric
This is the view of Coire Loch after a short walk up a steep hill from Dog Falls in Glen Affric.
This the highest point of a small circular walk from Dog Falls in Glen Affric.
A whitewater section of the River Affric a little upstream of Dog Falls in Glen Affric.
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