The spectacular Wailing Widow Falls, a stunning natural waterfall on the NC500 road trip around the north of Scotland. The water cascades down a 50 foot drop from Loch na Gainmhich high above. Legend has it that a hunter met his untimely end at the falls, thus becoming a place where his mother came to weep and share her grief with the water
The stunning Beinn Eighe mountain range looking over the beautifully scenic Loch Coulin in the Scottish Highlands.
A panoramic shot of Loch Clair and the mighty Sgurr Dubh peak shrouded in low cloud.
The spectacular yet unspoilt beach at Mellon Udrigle on the West coast of Scotland with its clear, turquoise water and pristine white sand. An absolute paradise!
The west coast of Harris delivers some beautiful sunsets for the perfect ending to a perfect day. Taken from Horgabost beach the setting sun bathes the Sound of Taransay in gentle colours with the distant mountains beyond neighbouring Luskentyre framing the scene.
The treat that awaits visitors to Luskentyre Beach with the very first view through the dunes promising endless white sands, turquoise seas and the stunning backdrop of the low mountains and the slopes of Taransay.
Evening at one of the most iconic cottages in the Scottish Highlands, Blackrock Cottage, property of the Ladies Scottish Climbing Club in Glencoe. Sunset brings beautiful colours to the sky showcasing the dramatic shape of Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.
Red deer roam free on the Applecross peninsula all through the year. Applecross Beach is a popular spot for them to graze making a beautiful spectacle with the waters of the Inner Sound and the mountains of Skye framing the scene.
A highland cow and its pals cool off in the beautiful waters of Loch Coulin. The towering slopes of the Beinn Eighe range provide a beautiful backdrop, one of the highlights of the iconic NC500 road trip.
A portrait of this gentle giant Highland cow, affectionately known as a hairy coo. Taken near to Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris.
A typical Scottish Highlands scene with the Torridon hills in the Beinn Eighe reserve providing a backdrop to a cheeky Highland Cow and traditional white stone house.
A trio of highland cattle enjoying a cooling bathe in the waters of Loch Coulin with the stunning mountains of the Beinn Eighe national nature reserve as a backdrop.
A black and white capture of the Old Man of Storr befitting the dramatic and rugged scenery of the Trotternish Ridge. Looking out to the Sound of Raasay and the distant mountains.
A sunny summer day showcases the crystal clear water of the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye. The River Brittle cascades down the lower slopes of the Black Cuillin range forming a series of blue pools perfect for a cooling dip.
The famous medieval castle situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet and surrounded by some majestic scenery.
Backed by dunes and with a beautifully sandy beach, Mellon Udrigle is one of the most attractive pieces of coastline in Wester Ross. It is made even more special by the wonderful sunset skies that paint the skies over the distant mountains of the Highlands.
The beautiful Gruinard Bay beach on the iconic NC500 road trip around the north of Scotland, unusual for its pink tinged sand from the Torridon rocks.
Looking out from the village over the calm waters of Loch Carron. Small boats dot the water around the little island Sgeir Bhuidhe. The distinctive white cottages of Plockton on the left and the old castle at Duncraig on the right.
Storm clouds build over the Kyle of Lochalsh creating a striking and dramatic scene befitting the imposing Eilean Donan Castle which has held fast on its island since medieval times.
Named one of the best beaches in the UK, Luskentyre Sands is a glorious stretch of golden white sand and turquoise sea with the spectacular backdrop of the hills of Taransay.
The beautiful colours of Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris showcased with its glorious, untouched white sands and turquoise sea. Large waves roll into the shoreline launching white spray into the air. The low mountains behind create an immediately recognisable backdrop.
One of the best known of the Munro peaks in Scotland, Buachaille Etive Mór lies at the head of Glen Etive, one of the filming locations used in the James Bond film Skyfall.
The massive volcanic pinnacle that is the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye. Situated on the Trotternish Ridge near to Portree, the steep hike draws a huge number of visitors to admire the stunning spectacle from the high ridge.
Dunnet Bay beach is a beautiful sheltered stretch of sand between Castletown and Dunnet. It is popular by day with surfers and nature lovers and in the evening it is perfectly situated for some glorious sunsets which draw many just to stand and take in the beauty.
A panoramic vista of Loch Craggie and Loch Loyal with Beinn Stumanadh towering above both, surrounded by the most stunning sunset sky.
One of the lower pools created by the River Brittle as it cascades down from the Cuillin mountain range through Glen Brittle. The natural rocky landscape creates beautiful natural bowls perfect for a cooling dip amidst some of the most beautiful scenery on the Isle of Skye.
The River Brittle as it pours down from the Cuillin mountains, with its crystal clear water tumbling over the rocky landscape of Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye. A series of waterfalls and pools along its journey is commonly known as the Fairy Pools.
In the beautiful setting of Loch Coulin with the Beinn Eighe mountain range as the background, a lone highland cow enjoys a cooling paddle.
The unusual and very beautiful Dunrobin Castle in the Scottish Highlands. Immediately recognisable for its fairy tale towers and tall spires, the white stone of the castle contrasts beautifully with the lush green of its gardens and in spring with the bright red pop of tulips.
An important historical monument with connections to the Clearances, the Fyrish Monument stands high in the Scottish Highlands with beautiful views across the Cromarty Firth.
Dornoch is a beautiful town on the east coast of Scotland famed for its quaint old stone buildings and its cathedral. This image provides a peek at the cathedral spire viewed down one of its typically quaint streets framed with gorgeously colourful flowers.
A peek at Chanonry Lighthouse tower glimpsed over the marram grass and spring gorse with a beautiful sunset behind.
Large rollers head into the pristine white beach throwing white spray into the air for a vibrant, captivating scene. The combination of turquoise seas, white sand and dark mountains are unique to Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris.
A stunning view along Loch Coulin to the Beinn Eighe Mountain Range in the Scottish Highlands.
A highland cow cools off in the beautiful waters of Loch Coulin. The towering slopes of the Beinn Eighe range provide a beautiful backdrop, one of the highlights of the iconic NC500 road trip.
A stroll over the rolling dunes at Dunnet Bay opens up a fabulous view across its sweeping arc of sandy beach and glittering sea. Sunset tones cast a gentle light and warmth over the scene.
Through the dunes, the glorious 2 mile sweep of sandy beach awaits at Dunnet Bay on the north coast of Scotland. A popular and beautiful beach for visitors to kick back and relax, observe the wildlife and take advantage of the sheltered shoreline.
Beautiful colours from a gentle sunset over the calm sea in South Harris. The Isle of Harris is famed for its gorgeous long stretches of sandy beaches and its mountainous distant backdrop.
The colourful, vibrant and bustling harbourfront of Portree, the capital of the Isle of Skye.
On its high position over the Cromarty Firth, the Fyrish Monument experiences dramatic and frequent weather changes. The end of recent heavy rain and snow showers provide a dramatic, brooding atmosphere fitting for its imposing architecture.
A break in the clouds bathes the Black Water Falls in Scotland in spring sunshine, illuminating the surrounding forest and the distant slopes of Carn na Dubh Choille
The charming stone Little Garve Bridge spanning Black Water river in Scotland.
The beautiful village of Carbost on the shores of Loch Harport with its stunning backdrop of the Cuillin Hills.
An early morning view looking south across the stunning landscape of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye. The distinctive shapes of the Old Man of Storr and Needle rock dominate with views stretching beyond to the Storr lochs and the distant, haze shrouded Cuillin mountains.
Aptly known as Photographers Knoll, the rocky platform above the Old Man of Storr opens up an expansive vista across the Trotternish Ridge to the Sound of Raasay with the distant Cuillin mountains just visible through the early morning haze. The massive cliff face of the Storr dwarfs the iconic Old Man of Storr adding scale and perspective to the vast, rugged beauty of the Skye landscape.
