United Kingdom - Landscapes, Borders & Strokes

United Kingdom - Landscapes, Borders & Strokes

Photographs and photography of UK landscapes including the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Lake District, London and Glastonbury Tor.

Images 1-55 of 55 displayed. Show 20 or all per page.

Highland, Isle of Skye, Quiraing
Sunrise on the Quiraing, Isle of Skye looking towards The Needle, The Prison and The Table. Beyond lies the entrance to The Sound of Raasay. File 7389
Keywords: Quiraing, The Prison, The Needle, Isle of Skye, Scotland. File 7389

Highland, Isle of Skye, Quiraing & Trotternish Ridge
For me the Quiraing is just one of those locations that I am involuntarily drawn back to. Whatever the conditions there is always something to grab your attention and photograph. I know this shots been done a million times but I make no excuses for wanting to capture it's beauty. File 7394
Keywords: Quiraing, Trotternish Ridge, Isle of Skye, lone, rowan, tree, Inner, Hebrides. File 7394

Highland, Isle of Skye, Quiraing & Trotternish Ridge
For me the Quiraing is just one of those locations that I am involuntarily drawn back to. Whatever the conditions there is always something to grab your attention and photograph. I know this shots been done a million times but I make no excuses for wanting to capture it's beauty. File 7437
Keywords: Trotternish Ridge, Quiraing, Scotland, Isle of Skye, lone, tree, Jacobs, ladders. File 7437

Highland, Isle of Skye, Quiraing & Trotternish Ridge
Having set up for this shot close to The Prison on the Quiraing at the northern end of the Isle of Skye two walkers made their way along the track and paused to admire the Trotternish Ridge before continuing on their way. Normally I avoid people in my images if possible, though this time it seemed appropriate. File 6359
Keywords: Quiraing, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, Trotternish Ridge. File 6359

Highland, Isle of Skye, Quiraing & Trotternish Ridge
Afternoon shadows creep downhill from the top of the Trotternish Ridge to Loch Leum na Luirginn on the Isle of Skye. A memorable day in many ways. File 6367
Keywords: Trotternish Ridge, Quiraing, Loch Leum na Luirginn, Isle of Skye. File 6367

Highland, Isle of Skye, Trotternish Ridge
The Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye is the backbone of the Trotternish peninsula and from end to end is some 30Km. Here below it's slopes are Loch Leum na Luirginn in the foreground and Loch Cleat behind. File 7385
Keywords: Trotternish Ridge, Loch Leum na Luirginn, Loch Cleat, Isle of Skye, Scotland. File 7385

Highland, Spean Bridge, Commando Monument
The Commando Monument at Spean Bridge is dedicated to the original British Commando Forces of World War II. Those aspiring to join the regiment arrived at Spean Bridge by train, they then had one hour to speed march seven miles to the training base at Archnacarry Castle. Anyone failing to complete the march in under an hour caught the next train back to their own regiment. File 7490
Keywords: Commando Monument, Spean Bridge, iconic, statue, Highlands, Scotland. File 7490

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris, Finns Bay
Outside Finns Bay on South Harris close to the sea stands an old byre with it's red tin sheeting which is so characteristic of the Isle of Harris. After a wild night the first soft light of the day creeps up the hillside. File 6949
Keywords: Isle of Harris, South Harris, Finns Bay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. File 6949

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris, Finns Bay
Close to Finns Bay on the Isle of Harris this small burn meanders it's way to the sea. This area of the south east coast of the Isle of Harris seems to have a hidden gem around every turn of the road. File 6964
Keywords: Isle of Haris, South Harris, Finns Bay, Fionnsabhagh, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, Alba Landscapes. File 6964

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris, Glen Sgaladail
Driving north east across the Isle of Harris towards the Isle of Lewis you pass Glen Sgaladail. The Isles of Harris and Lewis have a reputation for fierce winds, the night prior to capturing this frame had given me some experience of just how strong these winds can be. Things were so bad I had needed to park my motor home tight up against the local Scaladale Residential Centre for some protection in order to avoid the risk of being blown over. File 7307
Keywords: Glen Sgaladaile, Scaladale, Isle of Harris, North Harris, Outer Hebrides. File 7307

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris, Maibhaigh
Heading south out of Tarbert you get the first small taste of what is often described as the lunar landscape of south east Harris. This un-named Loch in front of Cnoc Mor needed two long visits to offer up any hope of even a hint of light. This is an area of the Isle of Harris that I know I'll have to return to several times. File 7323
Keywords: Isle of Harris, Cnoc Mor, moorland, loch, rocky, Western Isles. File 7323

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris, Rodel
St. Clements or Rodal Church dates from the 15th century and was built for the Chiefs of the MacLeods of Harris. After a varied history including being used as a cow byre the church is today cared for by Historic Scotland.File 6697
Keywords: St. Clements, Church, Rodal, Rodel, Isle of Harris, Western, Isles. File 6697

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, Callanish
Dawn at Callanish Standing Stone Circle on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland. The central circle is formed from thirteen primary stones with the main central stone standing at a height of approximately five meters. File 7069
Keywords: Callanish, Standing, Stone, Circle, Calanais, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, dawn. File 7069

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, Callanish
The Standing Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis. Callanish though is about much more than just the stone circle. To the north there is an avenue of stones some 82 metres long, while the east, west and southern sides of the circle have lines of stones also. File 7099
Keywords: Callanish, Standing, Stone, Circle, Calanais, Isle of Lewis, Outer, Hebrides. File 7099

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, Callanish
The Standing Stones at Callanish on the Isle of Lewis are situated on a small hill top called 'Cnoc an Tursa' meaning the 'Hill of Sorrow'. With the resurgence of the Gaelic language in the Outer Hebrides this ancient monument is often referred to by it's Gaelic name of Calanais. File 7130
Keywords: Calanais, Callanish, Stone, Circle, Stones, ancient, monument, iconic, Isle of Lewis. File 7130

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, Callanish
As the sun rises shadows start to lengthen as seen here from the western side of the Standing Stones of Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles. File 7148
Keywords: Callanish, Standing, Stones, Calanais, Isle of Lewis, ancient, monument. File 7148

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, Callanish
Dawn at Callanish Standing Stones on The Isle of Lewis in the Scottish Outer Hebrides. The Standing Stone Circle at Callanish dates from around 2900 BC though it is thought that there may well have been activity here prior to 3000 BC. File 7064
Keywords: Callanish, Calanais, Standing, Stones, Isle, of, Lewis, Outer, Hebrides, Scotland, File7064

Outer Hebrides, St Kilda Archipelago, Hirta
The island of Hirta is the largest of the St. Kilda Archipelago having approximately 9.3 miles of coastline. Hirta was populated continuously from prehistoric times until 1930 when the last of the islanders asked to be evacuated. The village that we see today on visiting Hirta was laid out in the 1830's close to Village Bay.
The St. Kilda Archipelago is managed by The National Trust for Scotland. File 6395
Keywords: Hirta, St. Kilda, main, street, derilict, village, bay, Outer, Hebrides. File 6395

Outer Hebrides, St Kilda Archipelago, Hirta
Main Street on the island of Hirta, in the St. Kilda Archipelago. Often referred to as St. Kilda this was the only island of the archipelago that was occupied continuously since prehistoric times.
Scattered around the area of Village Bay are the Cleats or "cleitean", seen here behind the houses. Cleats are dome-shaped structures which are constructed of flat boulders capped with turf. This construction allows the wind to pass through the cavities in the wall while keeping the rain out. Cleats were used by the St. Kildans. They had a multitude of uses including, storing peat, preserved sea birds, eggs, hay, nets, corn and manure. They also acted as shelter for the lambs in winter.
The date of origin of the Cleat is unknown, they were though in continuous use from prehistoric times until the evacuation of St Kilda in 1930. File 6386
Keywords: Cleats, Cleitean, Hirta, Main, Street, St. Kilda, Outer, Hebrides. File 6386

Outer Hebrides, St Kilda Archipelago, Hirta
The feral sheep that roam the island of Hirta are the breed known as Soay's. The island of Soay lies close to the north west corner of Hirta in the St. Kilda Archipelago. Soay derives it's name from Old Norse meaning Sheep Island and Soay Sheep have inhabited the island since the Bronze Age, being the most primitive breed in the UK. In 1932 after all domesticated sheep were cleared from Hirta 107 Soay Sheep were released there. The Soay Sheep on Hirta, like their relatives a short distance across the water range in colour from dark to light, these variations in colour being known as phases. File 6416
Keywords: Saoay, Sheep, Hirta, St. Kilda, Western, Isles, Outer, Hebrides, Scotland. File 6416

Highland, Dornie, Eilean Donan Castle
On the island of Eilean Donan in Loch Duich stands Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan means Island of Donnán and is thought to be named after Donnán of Eigg an Irish saint who was martyred in 617. Donnán is thought to have established a church on the island. File 6345
Keywords: Eilean, Donan, Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh, Loch, Duich, Dornie, File 6345

Glasgow, Easterhouse - Heavy Horse
Travelling along the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh the statue of a Clydesdale Heavy Horse can be found on the site of the Glasgow Business Park near Bailliestone and Easterhouse. The Heavy Horse is the work of the Glasgow figurative sculptor Andy Scott. Standing 4.5 metres tall the Glasgow Heavy Horse was completed in 1997 and is one of a number of horse sculptures around the world by Andy Scott.
Keywords: Heavy, Horse, Glasgow, Sculpture, Business, Park, Iconic. File 7949

Glasgow, Easterhouse - Heavy Horse
Travelling along the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh the statue of a Clydesdale Heavy Horse can be found on the site of the Glasgow Business Park near Bailliestone and Easterhouse. The Heavy Horse is the work of the Glasgow figurative sculptor Andy Scott. Standing 4.5 metres tall the Glasgow Heavy Horse was completed in 1997 and is one of a number of horse sculptures around the world by Andy Scott. File 7921
Keywords: Heavy, Horse, Glasgow, Sculpture, Business, Park, Iconic. File 7921

Glasgow, Easterhouse - Heavy Horse
Travelling along the M8 between Glasgow and Edinburgh the statue of a Clydesdale Heavy Horse can be found on the site of the Glasgow Business Park near Bailliestone and Easterhouse. The Heavy Horse is the work of the Glasgow figurative sculptor Andy Scott. Standing 4.5 metres tall the Glasgow Heavy Horse was completed in 1997 and is one of a number of horse sculptures around the world by Andy Scott. File 7918
Keywords: Glasgow, Horse, Sculpture, Clydesdale, Heavy, M8, Easterhouse, Iconic, File 7918

Perthshire, Snaigow
The area of Snaigow is just over four miles from Dunkeld in Perthshire. A large part of Snaigow is owned by the Cadogan family with the Snaigow Estate covering an area of some 2,800 acres close to Dunkeld. File 7759
Keywords: Snaigow, snow, trees, avenue, country, lane, snowscene, winter, Perthshire. File 7759

Highland, Glenfinnan - Glenfinnan Viaduct
To those who may say that this shot has been done a million times I make no apology for having photographed it myself. The iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct imortalized in several television series and films, (the most notable of which is the Harry Potter series) has been a structure I've long wanted to capture and will return to do so again in the future.
Glenfinnan Viaduct is a 21 arch railway viaduct at Glenfinnan in the Lochaber region of the West Highlands of Scotland. The viaduct is part of the West Highland Line running from Fort William to Mallaig. At the time of it's construction (1897 to 1901) it was one of the largest non-reinforced concrete structures in the world. During the summer months West Coast Railways use the line to run the steam train The Jacobite between Fort William and Mallaig.
Standing close to the head of Loch Sheil the viaduct looks down the glen towards Glenfinnan Monument which was built in 1815 to commemorate the Jacobite cause. File 3114.
Keywords: Glenfinnan Viaduct, iconic, railway, The Jacobite, West Coast Railways, Hogwarts Express, Harry Potter, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands, Alba Landscapes,File 3114dng

Highland, Lochaber, Ghillies Cottage, Arieniskill
Beside Lochan Dubh, close to the start of the River Ailort as it runs out of Loch Eilt at Arieniskill lies this Ghillies cottage. In photographic terms the day had started off about as miserable as you can get with no sunrise and constant pouring rain. Having waited throughout the day and set up the tripod again the rain continued to play the main part in proceedings. Then, as the sun was about to drop below the hills on the horizon a small break in the cloud appeared and light flooded into the scene for a few brief moments. Turned out to be one of those days when standing by the road for several hours waiting for a few seconds of light with motorists thinking your 'mad' paid off. File 3456.
Keywords: Loch Eilt, Lochan Dubh,River Ailort, Arieniskill, Road to the Isles, Ghillies Cottage, Gillies cottage. idyllic, Scottish Landscape, Alba Landscapes, File3456

London, Millennium Bridge & St. Pauls Cathedral
Opened in June 2000 solely for pedestrians, the Millennium Bridge links the south bank of the River Thames at Bankside with the City on the north bank. The London Millennium Footbridge as it is officially known was sited such that the bridge supports frame the south facing facade of St. Paul's Cathedral on the north bank.
After a wait of two and a half hours, this shot with just three people on the bridge in the far distance was finally possible. While this type of image is radically different from what I would normally photograph, it holds for me a completely different kind of beauty in it's own right. File 5087.
Keywords: Millennium, Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, City, River, Thames, Footbridge, File 5087

London, Millennium Bridge & St. Pauls Cathedral (2)
The south side of the London Millennium Footbridge lies close to the Tate Modern, the Bankside Gallery and the Globe Theatre, whilst the north side of the footbridge starts from beside the City of London School and is directly below St. Paul's Cathedral.
Patience is always an asset in landscape photography and on a chilly night in May it was needed to wait for this relatively clear view of the bridge. File 5094.
Keywords: Millennium, Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, City, River, Thames, Footbridge, File 5094

Perthshire, Balvaird - Balvaird Castle
'Balvaird Castle by kind permission of Historic Scotland. Image available for print sales'.
Balvaird Castle lies just within the border of Perthshire on the eastern side of the Ochil Hills. Balvaird from the Gaelic is taken to mean "The township of the Bard".
The estate was originally owned by the Barclay family and the present tower house is thought to have been built by Sir Andrew Murray who had married Margaret Murry in the late 15th century. In 1631 The Rev. Andrew Murray succeeded to the title and some ten years later he was elevated by Charles I to the title of Lord of Balvaird. Rev. Andrew Murray was unpopular with the Covenanters and it's thought that Charles I bestowed the title to annoy the Covenanters as much as to reward the Rev. Murray. The tower was occupied by the family until they inherited the Earldom of Mansfield and then in 1658 the family moved to Scone Palace near Perth which came with the title.
Although technically still owned by the Earl of Mansfield, Balvaird is now administered by Historic Scotland. File 7728.
Keywords: Balvaird Castle, Perthshire, Historic Scotland, winter, Moon, Fife border, sunrise, snow, stone, Alba landscapes, File 7728

Scottish Borders, Smailholm - Smailholm Tower
'Smailholm Tower by kind permission of Historic Scotland. Image available for print sales'.
Smailholm Tower is an historic Peel Tower, constructed in the 15th century or early 16th century on Lady Hill near Smailholm in the Scottish Borders. The tower on it's rocky outcrop dominates the surrounding farmland, with the immediate surrounding area looking as though it should be located much further north in Scotland.
The tower was designed as all other Peel Towers were to provide the occupants with protection from raiders south of the border. Something which happened several times throughout it's history.
Around the middle of the 16th century the tower was acquired by the Scotts of Harden and it is through this family link that Walter Scott later to become Sir Walter Scott visited Smailholm Tower as a child. The tower later in life provided the inspiration to Scott to include it in some of his works.
Smailholm Tower is now classified as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is managed by Historic Scotland, who at the end of 2011 had the tower re-roofed using turf which is believed to be the most likely original roofing material. Smailholm Tower is one of only ten castles in Scotland to hold the coveted five star status from Visit Scotland. File 4093.
Keywords: Smailholm Tower, Peel Tower, Scottish ,Scotland, Scheduled Ancient Monument, Lady Hill, Sir Walter Scott, Scotts of Harden, Alba Landscapes, File4093

Sutherland, Elphin
Elphin is a small crofting community located in the Assynt area of Sutherland in Scotland and lies approximately fifteen miles north from Ullapool. Elphin has a population of around seventy people, the majority of who are still dependent upon crofting for their livelihoods.
This derelict butt and ben lies close to the road on the way out of Elphin towards Ardvreck Castle and on to the wild and rugged beauty which is Sutherland. File 8234
Keywords: Elphin, Sutherland, Assynt, Scotland, derelict butt and ben, butt n ben, Alba Landscapes,File8234

Sutherland, Elphin
Elphin is a small crofting community located in the Assynt area of Sutherland in Scotland and lies approximately fifteen miles north from Ullapool. Elphin has a population of around seventy people, the majority of who are still dependent upon crofting for their livelihoods.
This derelict butt and ben lies close to the road on the way out of Elphin towards Ardvreck Castle and on to the wild and rugged beauty which is Sutherland. File 8214.
Keywords: Elphin, Sutherland, Assynt, Scotland, derelict butt and ben, butt n ben, Alba Landscapes, File8214

Argyll and Bute, Loch Awe - Kilchurn Castle
Dramatically situated at the north eastern end of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute is Kilchurn Castle. Following it's construction in around 1450 by Sir Colin Campbell the original tower house had various additional sections added over the years. Kilchurn was converted to a barracks by Sir John Campbell in the late 16th century and was used as a Government garrison for both the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings.
Lightening struck the castle in 1760 and as a result of severe damage was abandoned completely. Kilchurn Castle is currently cared for by Historic Scotland. File 3892.
Keywords: Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, Dalmally, Historic Scotland, Scottish castle, Scottish Highlands landscape photography, photographic print, Alba Landscapes, File3892dng

Highland, Isle of Eigg - An Sgurr
An Sgurr, at 393 meters is the highest point on the Isle of Eigg. Eigg itself is the second largest island of the Small Isles in the council area of Highland in Scotland.
An Sgurr which lies to the north west of the port of Galmisdale has a remarkable geological history. Around 58 million years ago the foundations of An Sgurr were laid down by an active volcano's final eruptions. The viscous pitchstone lava spewing out of the volcano filled a nearby river valley. Over the next 58 million years the softer surrounding basalt rock was eroded much faster than the pitchstone so leaving the the impressive An Sgurr with its ridgeline and the Nose of Sgurr seen here on the right hand side of the hill. File 1963.
Keywords: An Sgurr, Nose of Sgurr, Galmisdale, Isle of Eigg, Small Isles, Pitchstone, Alba Landscapes, File1963dng

Highland, Isle of Eigg - An Sgurr
An Sgurr, at 393 meters is the highest point on the Isle of Eigg. Eigg itself is the second largest island of the Small Isles in the council area of Highland in Scotland.
An Sgurr which lies to the north west of the port of Galmisdale has a remarkable geological history. Around 58 million years ago the foundations of An Sgurr were laid down by an active volcano's final eruptions. The viscous pitchstone lava spewing out of the volcano filled a nearby river valley. Over the next 58 million years the softer surrounding basalt rock was eroded much faster than the pitchstone so leaving the the impressive An Sgurr with its ridgeline and the Nose of Sgurr seen here on the right hand side of the hill. File 1959.
Keywords: An Sgurr, Nose of Sgurr, Galmisdale, Isle of Eigg, Small Isles, Pitchstone, Alba Landscapes, File1959

Highland, Isle of Skye - Trotternish Ridge
The Trotternish is a spectacular ridge located on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Skye is the largest and northern most island of the Inner Hebrides. The Trotternish Ridge runs for approximately twenty miles from close to Flodigarry at the northern end of Skye to the southern slopes of Pein a' Chleilb just north of Portree. Due to the amount of ascent and descent involved in traversing the ridge most people allow two days for completion.
The Trotternish Ridge escarpment is the result of a whole series of massive landslips. The section of the ridge known as the Quiraing is presently the only area which is still moving. The Quiraing makes up the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach at the northern end of the ridge. The section of road below the Quiraing requires regular repair due to these landslips. File7633.
Keywords: Trotternish Ridge, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Quiraing, Scotland, Highlands, Alba Landscapes, File7633

Highland, Lochaber, Rannoch Moor - Buachaille Etive Mor
At the head of Glen Etive stands one of the most frequently photographed mountains in Scotland, namely the iconic Buachaille Etive Mòr. The translation from the Gaelic meaning "the great herdsman of Etive". When seen from the A82 The Buachaille as it's affectionately known appears almost pyramidal in shape.
As is very often the case with Rannoch Moor and Glencoe the window of opportunity weather wise is frequently very small. Having set up the tripod and camera the inevitable happened and the rain started to fall. Immediately after taking this shot it was a mad dash to get the gear packed as quickly as possible before heading for cover and a night of howling winds and rain parked on the Glencoe Mountain Resort Centre car park. File 3585.
Keywords: Buachaille Etive Mor, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Glen Coe, stormy, iconic, Highlands, Scotland, reflection, Alba Landscapes, File 3585

Highland, Lochaber - Corrour
On the north eastern most edge of Rannoch Moor at Corrour lies Loch Ossian. The loch, hidden beyond the trees in the photograph runs roughly north eastward for approximately 5 km towards the Corrour Shooting Lodge.
Corrour Station is the highest and one of the remotest mainline railways station in the UK as there are no public roads between Corrour and the A86 some 16 Km away.
Sir John Stirling Maxwell in the late 19th century allowed the West Highland Railway Company to construct a railway line across his land on the condition that they built a station at Corrour. This allowed him to then develop his sporting estate. Victorian guests visiting the estate for fishing and shooting were met at Corrour station, transported to the head of Loch Ossian where the current Loch Ossian Youth Hostel is located and then ferried by steamer along the length of the loch to the Corrour Shooting Lodge. File 080508-084-2.
Keywords: Corrour, Loch Ossian, Rannoch Moor, dawn, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, File080508-084-2

Perthshire, Dunkeld - Loch of the Lowes
The Scottish Wildlife Trust Centre at Loch of the Lowes near Dunkeld in Perthshire is the summer home of the oldest known breeding female Osprey in Scotland, nicknamed 'Lady'. This particular female Osprey has visited and bred at Loch of the Lowes for 22 years, a remarkable achievement considering the average European Osprey's lifespan is around typically 10-15 years. Even more remarkable by the fact that she would have been around 4 to 5 years old before she started to breed.
For me personally many happy hours have been spent in the hide here looking out over this view at Loch of the Lowes while on Osprey protection watch.
Keywords: Loch of the Lowes, Scottish, Wildlife, Trust, Osprey, Dunkeld, reflections. File 0037

City of Edinburgh - Calton Hill
Calton Hill lies to the east of the centre of Edinburgh, the hill is home to several iconic Scottish monuments and buildings. These include, The National Monument, Nelson's Monument, Dugald Stewart Monument, New Parliament House, The Robert Burns Monument, The Political Martyrs' Monument and The City Observatory.
Calton Hill throughout it's history has been a place of mystery and mystique, the hill was used from ancient times as a place of execution. Major Thomas Wier who was a Scottish soldier and self confessed occultist was executed on Calton Hill in 1670 for witchcraft.
On the 30th April each year Carlton Hill is the setting for the Beltane Fire Festival. The present day Beltane Fire Festival was revived in 1988. The festival being inspired by the ancient Gaelic festival of Beltane which began on the evening before the 1st of May to mark the beginning of summer. From it's origins in 1988 with a dozen or so performers and a few hundred spectators, the event has now grown to involve several hundred performers and an audience of some twelve thousand. File 9929.
Keywords: Edinburgh, Castle, cityscape, twilight, Calton Hill, Dugald Stewart Monument, Alba Landscapes, File9929

City of Edinburgh - Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge links the north and south banks of the Forth Estuary. The northern half of the bridge lies within the boundaries of Fife, whilst the southern half of the bridge belongs to the City of Edinburgh. The bridge is operated and maintained by the Forth Estuary Transport Authority. Dunfermline can be seen coming to life for the evening with its street lighting adding colour to the horizon. File 9992.
Keywords: Forth Road Bridg, Forth Estuary, Fife, City of Edinburgh, Suspension Bridge, Scotland, Alba Landscapes, File9992

Cumbria, Hallin Fell Ullswater - Martindale Common
Martindale Common is situated within the Lake District National Park and lies between the lakes of Ullswater and Haweswater. There is no through road on towards Patterdale so traffic tends to be minimal in the area.
The valley at Martindale is approximately 9km long and runs roughly north to south. At it's southern end lies The Nab, seen here at the end of the valley in the centre and it's here at the Deer Forest that England's oldest herd of native red deer can be found.
At the foot of The Nab in Ramps Gill The Bungalow can be found. The Bungalow is a former shooting lodge built in 1910 by Hugh Lowther the 5th Earl of Lonsdale for a visit by Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany who was on a deer shooting trip. File 8552.
Keywords: Martindale Common, Beda Head, Cumbria, England, Hallin Fell, Lake District, The Nab, snow Martindale, sunrise, Ron Walsh, File8552

Derbyshire, Peak District - Ankers Lane
After leaving Macclesfield on the A537 heading towards the Cat and Fiddle, Ankers Lane is situated a mile or so inside the Peak District National Park boundary. The intention on this particular morning was to head up into the Derbyshire hills for the sunrise, not that there was any chance of seeing the sun this particular morning when the snow started and the weather closed in.
The Peak District National Park was the first designated National Park in the British Isles in 1951. The bulk of the park lies predominantly in northern Derbyshire but also includes parts of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Greater Manchester, plus South and West Yorkshire.
The northern area of the Park is referred to as the Dark Peak, due to the fact that the underlying limestone is covered by a cap of impervious Millstone Grit. Hence any rainfall leads to saturated ground resulting in sphagnum bogs and black peat.
The White Peak predominantly covers the southern part and lower levels of the Peak District, here the underlying limestone has no capping and it's for this reason that caves and dry river valleys are common to the area. File 8091.
Keywords: Ankers Lane, Derbyshire, Peak District, Winter, snow, File8091, Alba Landscapes

Highland, Lochaber - Loch Eilt
The islet Eilean na Moine which sits at the western end of Loch Eilt is partially covered with Caledonian pine and to some degree gives a feeling of the ancient Caledonian forests.
The West Highland Railway line runs directly behind Eilean na Moine along the southern shoreline of Loch Eilt. West Coast Railways operate the steam engine The Jacobite on this line between Fort William and Mallaig. Following the 'Route to the Isles' this railway journey is considered by some to be one of the great railway journeys in the world passing through some of my favourite scenery on the West Coast of Scotland. File 3396.
Keywords: Loch Eilt, Eilean na Moine, Arieniskill, Lochailort, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands landscape photography, Alba Landscapes,File3396

Highland, Lochaber - Loch Eilt
Having waited patiently for sometime between showers the sun finally broke through to light the hill behind the islet Eilean na Moine, whilst in the distance heavy rain is falling on Tom Odhar and Seann Chruach.
Eilean na Moine is covered with Caledonian pine trees and is somewhat representative of the ancient Caledonian forests. The West Highland Railway line runs along the southern shoreline of Loch Eilt. This is the line that West Coast Railways operate The Jacobite steam engine on between Fort William and Mallaig. This line follows the 'Route to the Isles' and is considered by many to be one of the greatest railway journeys in the world passing through some of the best scenery on the West Coast of Scotland. File 3434.
Keywords: Loch Eilt, Eilean na Moine, Arieniskill, Lochailort, Lochaber, Scottish Highlands landscape photography, Tom Odhar, Seann Chruach, Alba Landscapes, File3434

Highland, Our Lady of the Braes - Loch Ailort
When travelling the Road to the Isles from Fort William to Mallaig you will find at Lochailort Head a disused Church named Our Lady of the Braes. Originally consecrated in 1874 the Church was finally closed in 1964. In 1983 the Church was used as a location in the film classic Local Hero.
Close by to Our Lady of the Braes is Inverailort House which has a rather sad photographic connection. Christian Cameron born in 1859 was an heiress who ran the Inverailort House estate through the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Christian Cameron was also a keen photographer who over many years amassed a large collection of photographic plates. Most notable of all were her landscapes of Scotland. On returning to Inverailort House in the middle of June 1940 from London she discovered that the Ministry of Defence had requisitioned Inverailort House for use as a commando training base. All of her possessions were removed from the house by the army and in the process many of her glass plates were smashed. Christian Cameron died the following year having never fully recovered from the trauma and upset. Her work is remembered in print as The Cameron Collection: Moidart and Arisaig in the 19th Century. An Album of Photographs by Christian Cameron (1859-1941). File 3519.
Keywords: Our Lady of the Braes, Local Hero, Loch Ailort, Lochailort Head, Road to the Isles, Beinn Chaorach, autumn Scottish Landscape Photography, Alba landscapes, File3519dng

Isle-of-Eigg-Cleadale
Above Cleadale on the Isle of Eigg the last rays of the mid-summer sun set on the rock faces of A' Chuagach and Sgorr an Fharaidh.
Cleadale despite it's small and dispersed layout is the main population centre of the Isle of Eigg. Directly behind Cleadale to the east lies the impressive 300 meter high rock amphitheatre of Sgorr an Fharaidh. I spent a week living on the Isle of Eigg in the mid-summer of 2011 and it is without doubt one of the most open, friendly and laid back communities I've encountered on my travels. File 1669.
Keywords: Isle of Eigg, lone tree, Cleadale, Inner Hebrides, Small Isles, sunset, hills, A' Chuagach, Sgorr an Fharaidh, Alba Landscapes, File1669.

Perthshire, Dunkeld - Loch of the Lowes
Nestling in the hills above Dunkeld lies the Loch of the Lowes which is run as a wildlife reserve by the Scottish Wildlife Trust. The loch plays host each year to a pair of breeding Osprey's, who's nest is only some 150 metres away from the observation hides.
Early one morning in May after a late night volunteer Osprey watch I was back at the hide waiting for the sunrise, which when it arrived was nothing spectacular. However, the way the light played prior to sunrise was the main event. There's something really very peaceful and thought provoking about sitting in the hide knowing you've just seen something special play out before you and only 150metres away are a pair of breeding Osprey's, with the female known as 'Lady' being the oldest known breeding female Osprey ever recorded in the UK. File 0029.
Keywords: Loch of the Lowes, Ospreys, dawn, Lady of the Loch, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, File0029

Somerset, Glastonbury Tor - St. Michaels Tower
From the Somerset Levels, Glastonbury Tor rises to a height of 158m. Tor is a Celtic word meaning hill or rocky outcrop. The ancient Britons appear to have called the area Ynys yr Afalon which translates to The Isle of Avalon and is claimed by some to be the Avalon associated with King Arthur.
The Tor itself has seen throughout it's history several man made structures come and go. The present tower, St Michael's Tower, is a roofless grade I listed building which has been restored and is maintained by the National Trust.
The Tor has long been associated with mythology, ranging from being an entrance to Annwn (The Land of the Fairies), to a possible site of the Holy Grail. Glastonbury as a small town has capitalised on these tales of mythology and over the years has always attracted individuals with Neopagan and New Age beliefs. File 9012.
Keywords: Somerset, Glastonbury Tor, St. Michael's Tower, Avalon, King Arthur, England, mystical, Alba Landscapes, File9012-edit-TIFF

Highland, Glen Finnan - Allt an Tuim
On the south west slopes of Beinn an Tuim in Glen Finnan the Allt an Tuim carries its waters down to meet the River Finnan and eventually out into Loch Sheil by Glenfinnan Monument.
Captured in late autumn, the early morning light broke for just a few moments on the south west flank of Beinn an Tuim and then disappeared shortly afterwards to be followed by torrential rain. File 3150.
Keywords: Glen Finnan, Beinn an Tuim, Allt an Tuim, Glenfinnan, Scottish Highlands, landscape photography, autumn colours, Alba Landscapes, File3150dng

Highland, Isle of Skye, Quiraing & Trotternish Ridge
This lone tree clings to the slopes of the Quiraing looking out onto the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands. File 7450
Keywords: Quiraing, Trotternish Ridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland. File 7450

Outer Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, Tolsta
Close to New Tolsta on the north eastern coast of the Isle of Lewis this burn the Allt na Muilne flows into the sea at Traigh Mhòr beach. File 7272
Keywords: New, Tolsta, burn, water, flowing, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, Scottish. File 7272

Perthshire, Snaigow
The area of Snaigow is just over four miles from Dunkeld in Perthshire. A large part of Snaigow is owned by the Cadogan family with the Snaigow Estate covering an area of some 2,800 acres close to Dunkeld. File 7772
Keywords: Perthshire, snow, lochan, winter, frozen. File 7772

Perthshire, Bruar Water - Falls of Bruar
At the northern end of Glen Bruar in Highland Perthshire several burns come together to form the Bruar Water. Bruar Water then flows down through Glen Bruar until it reaches a series of waterfalls known as The Falls of Bruar, which are to be found approximately 8 miles north of Pitlochry along the A9. After this series of waterfalls Bruar Water then runs out into the River Garry.
The Falls of Bruar first became a tourist attraction in the late 18th century when Bruar Water flowed through a treeless and barren landscape. All the local timber having been felled for shipbuilding. In 1787 Robert Burns visited the falls and whilst taken by the falls themselves was so unimpressed by the lack of vegetation that he opted to write the poem, The Humble Petition of Bruar Water to the Noble Duke of Atholl. The intention of which was to encourage the Duke of Atholl to plant some trees and bushes around the area of the falls.Amongst it's verses are the lines;

" Would then my noble master please
To grant my highest wishes,
He'll shade my banks wi' tow'ring trees,
And bonnie spreading bushes. "

The Duke of Atholl did indeed after Robert Burn's death in 1796 start a programme of planting trees around the falls. John Murray, 4th Duke of Atholl eventually became known as Planter John as he planted some 15 million trees on his estates. Sadly, these were not predominantly native species, but species selected for fast growing timber. Even so, John Murray never saw the full financial benefit of his efforts, these rewards came to later generations of the family. File 7324.
Keywords: Bruar, Falls of Bruar, Scotland, Waterfall, flowing water, milky water, rock slab, rocks, water flow, Alba Landscapes, File7324

Images 1-55 of 55 displayed. Show 20 or all per page.