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Images of Scotland

Chris Thaxter | Adverikie Gatelodge black and white

Adverikie Gatelodge black and white

Ardverikie Gatelodge is situated by the main entrance to Ardverikie Estate on the banks of the River Pattack, near to Loch Laggan. It has a fairytale turret.
Chris Thaxter | Highland Cow

Highland Cow

Highland cows are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats. They originated in the Highlands and Hebrides Islands of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. hey are a hardy breed, having been bred to withstand the conditions in the Scottish Highlands. Their long hair gives the breed its ability to overwinter.
Chris Thaxter | Camas nan Geall Sunset Ardnamurchan Scotland

Camas nan Geall Sunset Ardnamurchan Scotland

A beautiful purple sunset at Camas nan Geall, Ardnamurchan Scotland. Camas nan Geall is a beautiful bay on the south shore of Ardnamurchan. Its name is translated as either the bay of the cell or church, or as the bay of strangers. The bay lies seven miles to the east of Kilchoan, beside the only road which connects this remote area to modern civilisation. It is a deep bay, protected on three sides by steep slopes, with a wide, gently-shelving sandy beach backed by good agricultural land.
Chris Thaxter |  Camas nan Geall Sunset Ardnamurchan

Camas nan Geall Sunset Ardnamurchan

A beautiful sunset at Camas nan Geall, Ardnamurchan Scotland. Camas nan Geall is a beautiful bay on the south shore of Ardnamurchan. Its name is translated as either the bay of the cell or church, or as the bay of strangers. The bay lies seven miles to the east of Kilchoan, beside the only road which connects this remote area to modern civilisation. It is a deep bay, protected on three sides by steep slopes, with a wide, gently-shelving sandy beach backed by good agricultural land.
Chris Thaxter | Highland Cow 2

Highland Cow 2

A highland cow or coo, looking at me with curiosity. Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver or dun, and they are often raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Rannoch

Loch Rannoch

A calm day on Loch Rannoch. Loch Rannoch is a freshwater loch in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is over 15 kilometres long in a west-east direction with an average width of about 1.2 kilometres, and is deepest at its eastern end, reaching a depth of 130 metres.
Chris Thaxter | Tarbert Harbour

Tarbert Harbour

A view of Tarbert harbour. Tairbeart Loch Fìne to distinguish it from other places of the same name) is a village in the west of Scotland, in the Argyll and Bute. Tarbert has a long history both as a harbour and as a strategic point guarding access to Kintyre and the Inner Hebrides.
Chris Thaxter | Ardverikie Gatelodge

Ardverikie Gatelodge

Ardverikie Gatelodge is situated by the main entrance to Ardverikie Estate on the banks of the River Pattack, near to Loch Laggan. It has a fairytale turret.
Chris Thaxter | Castle Menzies

Castle Menzies

Castle Menzies in Scotland is the ancestral seat of the Clan Menzies and the Menzies Baronets. It is located a little to the west of the small village of Weem, near Aberfeldy in the Highlands of Perthshire. The sixteenth-century castle, built as a Z-plan castle, was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 500 years. Strategically situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands. Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Stuart Pretender to the throne, rested for two nights in the Castle on his way to the Battle of Culloden in 1746.
Chris Thaxter | Silver sands of Morar

Silver sands of Morar

A stunning string of white sandy beaches, with spectacular views out to the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, the Silver Sands of Morar are a spectacular destination. A popular place with walkers, the beaches are all accessible from the road and can be enjoyed individually or as a trail.
Chris Thaxter | Quiraing 2

Quiraing 2

The Quiraing is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving. The name Quiraing comes from Old Norse 'Kví Rand', which means Round Fold.
Chris Thaxter | Quiraing

Quiraing

The Quiraing is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving.The name Quiraing comes from Old Norse 'Kví Rand', which means Round Fold.
Chris Thaxter | Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the village of Dornie. Since the castle's restoration in the early 20th century, a footbridge has connected the island to the mainland.
Chris Thaxter | Morar Beach

Morar Beach

A stunning string of white sandy beaches, with spectacular views out to the Small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, the Silver Sands of Morar are a spectacular destination. A popular place with walkers, the beaches are all accessible from the road and can be enjoyed individually or as a trail.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Awe boats

Loch Awe boats

2 boats and a stand of trees reflected in the still waters of Loch Awe. Loch Awe is a large body of freshwater in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. Loch Awe is renowned for its trout fishing. Salmon pass through the loch, coming past the barrage in the River Awe and continuing into the River Orchy.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Awe reflections

Loch Awe reflections

2 boats and a stand of trees reflected in the still waters of Loch Awe. Loch Awe is a large body of freshwater in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands. Loch Awe is renowned for its trout fishing. Salmon pass through the loch, coming past the barrage in the River Awe and continuing into the River Orchy.
Chris Thaxter | Looking to the Isle of Mull

Looking to the Isle of Mull

A late afternoon shot, the tides coming into Loch Feochan, the view shows the Isle of Mull in the background.
Chris Thaxter | Moored in a row

Moored in a row

4 yachts at their moorings on Loch Feochan. The Loch is a bay located 4.5 miles away from Oban's centre, Loch Feochan is a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Tay from Kenmore 2

Loch Tay from Kenmore 2

Loch Tay is a freshwater loch in the central highlands of Scotland, in the district of Perthshire. It is a long narrow loch of around 14 miles (23 km) long, and typically around 1 to 1� miles wide, following the line of the valley from the south-west to northeast. It is the sixth largest loch in Scotland by area and over 490 ft deep at its deepest. Ben Lawers on its north shore is at 1214 m the 10th highest mountain in the British Isles
Chris Thaxter | Loch Tay View

Loch Tay View

Loch Tay is a freshwater loch in the central highlands of Scotland, in the Perth and Kinross. This image was taken from the A 827 on the south side of the loch looking north.
Chris Thaxter | Commando Memorial Old Plate

Commando Memorial Old Plate

The Commando Memorial is a monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. A commemorative bronze statue featuring 3 bronze World War II commandos amid mountain scenery. Image processed in Photoshop.
Chris Thaxter | Commando Memorial

Commando Memorial

The Commando Memorial is a monument in Lochaber, Scotland, dedicated to the men of the original British Commando Forces raised during World War II. A commemorative bronze statue featuring 3 bronze World War II commandos amid mountain scenery.
Chris Thaxter | Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan (which means simply island of Donnán) is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in 617. Donnán is said to have established a church on the island, though no trace of this remains.
Chris Thaxter | Kilchurn Castle

Kilchurn Castle

Kilchurn Castle is a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Linhe

Loch Linhe

Loch Linnhe is a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland.Loch Linnhe follows the line of the Great Glen Fault, and is the only sea loch along the fault. About 50 kilometres long, it opens onto the Firth of Lorne at its southwestern end. The part of the loch upstream of Corran is 15 kilometres long and an average of about 2 kilometres wide.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Ba Rannoch Moor

Loch Ba Rannoch Moor

Loch Bà is a shallow irregular shaped freshwater loch on Rannoch Moor, Argyll and Bute, in the Scottish West Highlands, within the Highland council area of Scotland. It is about 25 km east-south-east of Glen Coe, and 20 km north of Tyndrum.Rannoch Moor is actually 82% water or bog, making it the largest area of blanket bog in Britain
Chris Thaxter | Dornie Village

Dornie Village

Dornie is a small former fishing village in the Kintail district in western Ross-shire Highlands of Scotland. It is near the meeting point of Loch Duich, Loch Alsh and Loch Long.The A87, the main road to Skye, passes just outside the village. Before the construction of the bridge, the main road passed through the centre of the village and crossed Loch Long via a short ferry ride. Amongst bagpipers, the tune Dornie Ferry is well known strathspey. Eilean Donan is a famous castle on a nearby island. The village itself runs alongside the water hosting a variety of village homes.
Chris Thaxter | Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland. A picturesque castle that frequently appears in photographs, film and television dominates the island, which lies about 1 kilometre from the village of Dornie.The castle was founded in the thirteenth century, and became a stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie and their allies the Clan Macrae. Image processed in Photoshop
Chris Thaxter | Eilean Donan Blue Hour

Eilean Donan Blue Hour

Eilean Donan Castle pictured at that Blue Hour moment. Eilean Donan is a small tidal island where three sea lochs meet, Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh, in the western Highlands of Scotland.
Chris Thaxter | Serenity 2

Serenity 2

A yacht all alone on a scottish lock, sailing peacefully. Calm waters, serene, end of day, serenity at its best.Image processed in photoshop.
Chris Thaxter | Serenity

Serenity

A yacht sailing along a scottish loch, hardly any windto move along and all alone on the water. Peaceful and serene.
Chris Thaxter | Loch Rannoch

Loch Rannoch

Looking west along Loch Rannoch. The peaks of Buachaille Etive mor,beinn a chrulaiste,bidean nam bian, and stob ghlas choire can be seen in the distance. Loch Rannoch is a freshwater loch in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The wild expanse of Rannoch Moor extends to the west of the loch.