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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Inverness

Inverness
Inverness, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

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.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Loch an Eilein

Mirror Loch
Mirror Loch, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch an Eilein


Root Systems
Root Systems, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch an Eilein


The Castle
The Castle, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch an Eilein

Friday, October 26, 2012

Jedburgh

Jedburgh Town Hall
Jedburgh Town Hall, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Jedburgh Town Hall


The Carter's Rest
The Carter's Rest, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Next to the Town Hall, Jedburgh.


Abbey Place
Abbey Place, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Jedburgh

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Scotland by Road

A87 At Loch Cluanie
A87 At Loch Cluanie, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Not far to go to the western coastal lochs, Eilean Donan Castle and The Isle of Skye.


A890 North of Loch Alsh
A890 North of Loch Alsh, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Looking back towards Loch Alsh while travelling north to Inverness (and then Aviemore) via the alternative route.


A890 at Loch Scaven
A890 at Loch Scaven, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Approx halfway between Loch Alsh and Inverness.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Loch Morlich

Standing On A Beach
Standing On A Beach, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Pine trees at Loch Morlich.


A Reflection
A Reflection, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Morlich


Staring At The Sea
Staring At The Sea, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

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

Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin
Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The water level in this loch has been raised to feed hydro electric generators along the River Affric.


Plodda Falls
Plodda Falls, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The falls are 46m high.


Where The Wild Things Are
Where The Wild Things Are, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Viewpoint above the Dog Falls picnic area.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Loch Gamhna

Loch Gamhna
Loch Gamhna, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Gamhna is a small loch that can be easily incorporated into a walk around Loch an Eilein.


Reeds
Reeds, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Gamhna


Lakeside Flora
Lakeside Flora, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Gamhna

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Loch an Eilein

Loch an Eilein
Loch an Eilein, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A tranquil corner of Loch an Eilein (this is the loch with the ruined castle on an island - see earlier postings).


Heathers
Heathers, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Heather occurs in forest undergrowth as well as open areas.


Pathway
Pathway, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

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
Jedburgh Abbey, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Jedburgh Abbey dates back to the 12th century.


Interior View
Interior View, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Jedburgh Abbey hasn't had a roof for centuries, but the far end (western end) is well preserved.


Northerly Aspect
Northerly Aspect, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Jedburgh Abbey

Friday, October 19, 2012

Loch Garten

Loch Garten
Loch Garten, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Garten is the RSPB loch.


Forest
Forest, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Garten


Tore Hill
Tore Hill, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Tore Hill is on the other side of Loch Garten with the Cairngorms rising behind.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Aviemore

Aviemore
Aviemore, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Taken from the hinterlands of the western side of the high st, Aviemore. The mountains in the distance are the Cairngorms.


Roundabout
Roundabout, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

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.


St Aidan's Church
St Aidan's Church, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Southern end of Aviemore.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Loch Mallachie

Loch Mallachie
Loch Mallachie, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

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.


Reaching Out
Reaching Out, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Mallachie nr Loch Garten.


An Opening
An Opening, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Loch Mallachie nr Loch Garten.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Isle of Skye

The Inner Sound
The Inner Sound, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

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 :-)


Incoming
Incoming, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A weather front arrives at Harrapool, Isle of Skye.


Mud Flats
Mud Flats, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

The view from Harrapool, Isle of Skye. This picture overlaps a little with the previous picture.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Eilean Donan Castle

Looking Along Loch Alsh
Looking Along Loch Alsh, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Eilean Donan Castle is situated at the end of Loch Duich, just as it turns a corner and becomes Loch Alsh.


Headlands
Headlands, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Eilean Donan Castle


Tourist Trail
Tourist Trail, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

Eilean Donan Castle

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Glen Affric

Coire Loch
Coire Loch, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This is the view of Coire Loch after a short walk up a steep hill from Dog Falls in Glen Affric.


Summit View
Summit View, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

This the highest point of a small circular walk from Dog Falls in Glen Affric.


Rapids
Rapids, a photo by lincoln_eye on Flickr.

A whitewater section of the River Affric a little upstream of Dog Falls in Glen Affric.