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Strathspey Steam

Strathspey Steam

This is locomotive number 46512 , originally a BR train before being retired from service in 1967 , destined for the scrap yard . But an engineer was looking for stock to run on the Strathspey line near Aviemore and the engine was reprieved and restored . The engine was rightly re-named in 2000 to EV Cooper Engineer , the man to gave it a second life . This shot in black & white is of the Engine steaming out of Broomhill Station .

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Image size: 5550 x 3688, 2.15Mb | Camera details: NIKON D3200 | Date uploaded: 28/09/2018

bill lighterness | Strathspey Steam

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Recent Works by bill lighterness

bill lighterness | Broomhill Wooden Bridge

Broomhill Wooden Bridge

Situated in the Cairngorm region of Scotland , the wooden bridge at Broomhill was built in 1894 as a replacement to an earlier bridge that was washed away . It was originally built to transport wood from the Grant Estate at Abernethy across the River Spey to the Railway nearby , the bridge still carries vehicles .

bill lighterness | Jubilee Bridge , Appin

Jubilee Bridge , Appin

The Jubilee Bridge was built in 1898 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria . It crosses marshland known locally as 'The Marach' and made it easier for the residents of Port Appin to get to the Kirk in Appin . Now very popular with walkers , cyclists and bird watchers , oh and photographers ! The bridge was restored a few years ago .

bill lighterness | A Grave , Grave situation

A Grave , Grave situation

A view of the gravestones in St.Kentigerns Churchyard in Lanark , Scotland , the 13th century church is now in ruins and as you can see the gravestones have subsided .

bill lighterness | The Clachan Bridge

The Clachan Bridge

The Clachan Bridge is a single span stone bridge built in 1793 , it crosses the Clachan Sound in the West of Scotland , 8 miles Southwest of Oban . It is known as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' because the Clachan Sound meets the Atlantic at both ends of Seil Island and the bridge connects the mainland to the island .

bill lighterness | Castlebank Park , Lanark

Castlebank Park , Lanark

Castlebank Park is situated in Lanark and at the heart of rural Lanarkshire and the Clyde Valley . History at the park can be dated back to the 12th century , William Wallace is said to have made his escape through the woodlands here after killing the English Governor in the nearby Castle . The wooden carving in the photograph depicts William Wallace It is now a very pleasant park area enjoyed by many people .

bill lighterness | Clouds Over Tinto Hill

Clouds Over Tinto Hill

A view across farm land and rolling countryside near Lanark and the Clyde Valley in Scotland . Tinto Hill can be seen in the distance , a popular area for walkers .

bill lighterness | Above the Loch

Above the Loch

A wonderful Scottish View from the Forest above Barcaldine , near Oban in the Argyll and Bute area . Looking over Loch Creran to the hills in the background .

bill lighterness | Loch Shiel

Loch Shiel

Loch Shiel is a 28 kilometre long freshwater Loch in the Highlands of Scotland near to Fort William . The 4th longest Loch in Scotland and going to a depth of 120 metres it is 10 metres above sea level .

bill lighterness | Loch Creran , Winter

Loch Creran , Winter

Loch Creran is a sea loch in the Argyll area of West Scotland , 10 kilometres long . It runs from its head at Invercreran to its mouth at the Lynn of Lorne and separates the areas of Benderloch to the south and Appin in the North . This view is in winter with blue sky and snow capped hills . This is the second image of two , the other is a summer view

bill lighterness | Loch Creran , Summer

Loch Creran , Summer

Loch Creran is a sea loch in the Argyll area of West Scotland , 10 kilometres long . It runs from its head at Invercreran to its mouth at the Lynn of Lorne and separates the areas of Benderloch to the south and Appin in the North . Summer over the loch with blue sky , white clouds and wonderful light over the hills This is the first of a set of two images of the Loch , the other is a winter view .

bill lighterness | Inverary War Memorial

Inverary War Memorial

A view of the War Memorial and across Loch Fyne . Inveraray is an old town on the West coast of Loch Fyne in the Argyll & Bute area of Scotland . Popular with tourists because of its old buildings which include the old Jail , which is now a museum and also the Castle which is the home of the Duke of Argyll

bill lighterness | Glen Coe 1

Glen Coe 1

The first of a series of 5 images showing the rugged yet beautiful area of Glencoe . The Glen , one of Scotlands most scenic , is situated in the heart of the Highlands to the North of the Argyll area . Steeped in history of the Clans and the Jacobite Rebellion , also the Highland Clearances you can still feel the emotion and romance as you travel through the Glen . The ride through the Glen on the A82 is described as one of the classic Highland Journeys !

bill lighterness | Glen Coe 2

Glen Coe 2

The second of a series of 5 images showing the rugged yet beautiful area of Glencoe . The Glen , one of Scotlands most scenic , is situated in the heart of the Highlands to the North of the Argyll area . Steeped in history of the Clans and the Jacobite Rebellion , also the Highland Clearances you can still feel the emotion and romance as you travel through the Glen . The ride through the Glen on the A82 is described as one of the classic Highland Journeys !

bill lighterness | Glen Coe 3

Glen Coe 3

The third of a series of 5 images showing the rugged yet beautiful area of Glencoe . The Glen , one of Scotlands most scenic , is situated in the heart of the Highlands to the North of the Argyll area . Steeped in history of the Clans and the Jacobite Rebellion , also the Highland Clearances you can still feel the emotion and romance as you travel through the Glen . The ride through the Glen on the A82 is described as one of the classic Highland Journeys !

bill lighterness | Glen Coe 5

Glen Coe 5

The fifth of a series of 5 images showing the rugged yet beautiful area of Glencoe . The Glen , one of Scotlands most scenic , is situated in the heart of the Highlands to the North of the Argyll area . Steeped in history of the Clans and the Jacobite Rebellion , also the Highland Clearances you can still feel the emotion and romance as you travel through the Glen . The ride through the Glen on the A82 is described as one of the classic Highland Journeys !

bill lighterness | Glen Coe 4

Glen Coe 4

The fourth of a series of 5 images showing the rugged yet beautiful area of Glencoe . The Glen , one of Scotlands most scenic , is situated in the heart of the Highlands to the North of the Argyll area . Steeped in history of the Clans and the Jacobite Rebellion , also the Highland Clearances you can still feel the emotion and romance as you travel through the Glen . The ride through the Glen on the A82 is described as one of the classic Highland Journeys !

bill lighterness | Loch an Eilein Castle

Loch an Eilein Castle

Loch an Eilein is a small freshwater Loch in the Rothiemurchus Forest near Aviemore in the Highlands of Scotland . In Gaelic , Loch an Eilein , means Loch of the Island and there is a 15th century Castle on this Island .

bill lighterness | Kelpies , a Heads up

Kelpies , a Heads up

This is the second of a set of three images . The Kelpies are a pair of thirty metre high statues that commemorate working horses in Scotland . Designed by sculptor Andy Scott they were completed in 2013 , they are situated in the Helix parkland near the Forth and Clyde canal near Falkirk in Scotland .

bill lighterness | Kelpies , Down in the Mouth

Kelpies , Down in the Mouth

The third of a set of three images . The Kelpies are a pair of thirty metre high statues that commemorate working horses in Scotland . Designed by sculptor Andy Scott they were completed in 2013 , they are situated in the Helix parkland near the Forth and Clyde canal near Falkirk in Scotland .

bill lighterness | Gladi out of Black

Gladi out of Black

A Pink Gladioli flower on a simple black background . A very popular plant for growing or for floral arrangements , varying in colour . Image two in a set of three - Flowers Out of Black

bill lighterness | Daff out of Black

Daff out of Black

The Daffodil a lovely colourful Spring flower on a simple black background . The Narcissus plant is widely seen in the wild and also cultivated in gardens to provide colour , also ideal as cut flowers for the vase . Image three in a set of three - Flowers Out of Black

bill lighterness | A Frosty Sun

A Frosty Sun

A frosty evening with the wintry sun going down over the Clyde Valley , Lanarkshire , Scotland .

bill lighterness | Sunset through the Tree

Sunset through the Tree

A wonderful Sunset through the bare winter tree , captured over the Clyde Valley , Lanarkshire , Scotland .

bill lighterness | Kelpies , Straight from the Horses Mouth

Kelpies , Straight from the Horses Mouth

The first of a set of three images . The Kelpies are a pair of thirty metre high statues that commemorate working horses in Scotland . Designed by sculptor Andy Scott they were completed in 2013 , they are situated in the Helix parkland near the Forth and Clyde canal near Falkirk in Scotland .

bill lighterness | Heart of the Sun

Heart of the Sun

An image capturing the yellow petals and intricate centre of the Helianthus plant , also known as the Sunflower .

bill lighterness | Autumn Garden

Autumn Garden

A colourful Autumnal view of the gardens at Ballindalloch Castle , Banffshire , Scotland . The Castle & grounds attract many visitors each year , I think you can see why its known as ' The Pearl of the North '

bill lighterness | Chatelherault

Chatelherault

This is Chatelherault the former hunting lodge of the Dukes of Hamilton in the Clyde Valley area of Scotland . The lodge was used when the Dukes were in residence at the nearby Hamilton Palace , which is sadly no longer standing . The lodge was restored by the local Council in the 1990's and is now used as a visitor centre for a country park and it also hosts weddings and other functions .

bill lighterness | Glenorchy Parish Church

Glenorchy Parish Church

Glenorchy Parish Church , situated in the small village of Dalmally , Argyll and Bute , Scotland . Also known as Glenorchy Kirk and the Church of Dysart it dates back to the early 19th century and is a category A Listed Building . Well known also for the ancient gravestones in its churchyard .

bill lighterness | We Will Remember

We Will Remember

A simple war memorial in the churchyard at Pettinain Kirk in South Lanarkshire , Scotland . I commemorates the local people who died in the Great War of 1914 -19 in the beautiful countryside near Carstairs Junction . An 18th century Kirk that boasts the Belfry from the earlier Kirk , dated 1692 .

bill lighterness | Pettinain Kirk

Pettinain Kirk

The 18th century Pettinain Kirk near Carstairs Junction in South Lanarkshire Scotland . The Belfry is from an even older Church built on the site in 1692 and incorporated into the present structure .

bill lighterness | Reflections in the Loch

Reflections in the Loch

This image was captured near Dornie and Eilean Donan Castle in the Ross-Shire area of Scotland . Situated in the West Highlands it is the meeting point of three Lochs : Loch Duich - Loch Alsh and Loch Long . The image was captured just before sunset and gives a very atmospheric view of the mountains and the dramatic sky reflected in the water .

bill lighterness | Light on the Cross

Light on the Cross

This is the inside of St.Conans Kirk above Loch Awe in the Argyll & Bute area of the West Highlands of Scotland . Designed by Walter Douglas Campbell and built in 1881-6 with renovation work in 1906 . The Kirk has many different styles of build from Ancient Roman to Norman & Gothic which give it a unique look ! The large windows in the chancel allow the light to flood in and fill the area .

bill lighterness | Green and Pleasant Land

Green and Pleasant Land

A view of sheep grazing on the green fields near Oban on the West coast of Scotland , the scene is just showing the first shades of Autumn .

bill lighterness | Strathspey Steam

Strathspey Steam

This is locomotive number 46512 , originally a BR train before being retired from service in 1967 , destined for the scrap yard . But an engineer was looking for stock to run on the Strathspey line near Aviemore and the engine was reprieved and restored . The engine was rightly re-named in 2000 to EV Cooper Engineer , the man to gave it a second life . This shot in black & white is of the Engine steaming out of Broomhill Station .

bill lighterness | Vital Spark , Inveraray

Vital Spark , Inveraray

A view from Inveraray showing the Vital Spark , a Clyde Puffer , which is an old steam powered boat that unloaded the ships . Inveraray is an old town on the West coast of Loch Fyne in the Argyll & Bute area of Scotland . Popular with tourists because of its old buildings which include the old Jail , which is now a museum and also the Castle which is the home of the Duke of Argyll

bill lighterness | Rest in Mull

Rest in Mull

A beautiful image capturing the unspoilt countryside on the Isle of Mull . The graveyard set in farm land high above the villages and the sea with a view of this wonderful island , an eagle was soaring high above as I took this photograph . An idyllic spot on the Isle of Mull off of the West Coast of Scotland .

bill lighterness | White out of Black

White out of Black

A beautiful posy of white Chrysanthemum flowers on a black background . Chrysanthemums are one of the most popular flowers for floral displays for the Autumn months when they bloom . Image one of a set three - Flowers Out of Black

bill lighterness | Circle of Life

Circle of Life

Miniature Daffodils forming the circle of life in a striking image of this wonderful Spring Flower . It represents new life which is associated with the Springtime and the change from the cold , dark Winter to the lighter , warmer days .

bill lighterness | Anchors Aweigh , Tobermory

Anchors Aweigh , Tobermory

Tobermory is a pretty little harbour , fishing port on the Island of Mull off of the West Coast of Scotland . With its colourful painted houses and delightful scenery it is very popular with tourists who travel over from Oban on the ferry service .

bill lighterness | Eilean Donan , Late Evening Sun

Eilean Donan , Late Evening Sun

This is Eilean Donan Castle captured in the late sunlight in August . The castle is situated on a tidal Island where 3 Lochs meet near Dornie in the Highlands of Scotland . The Lochs are Duich , Long & Loch Alsh . The iconic , romantic Scottish castle , built in the 13th century but brought back to its former glory in the early 1900's .

bill lighterness | Gateway to Ben Cruachan

Gateway to Ben Cruachan

This is a view from Ardchattan Priory looking down Loch Etive to Ben Cruachan and Glen Etive . Taken in late Spring you can still see a covering of snow on top of Ben Cruachan , situated in the West Highlands of Scotland .

bill lighterness | A Boat Full of Flowers

A Boat Full of Flowers

A lovely view of a boat that someone has turned into a planter , full of colourful flowers . It is on the banks of Loch Creran in the West of Scotland . Taken on a still summers day you can see the beauty of this area , popular with tourists . A perfect scene on a sunny day .

bill lighterness | Mothers Love

Mothers Love

A tender moment captured between a Highland Cow and its young calf in black & white . The cows are an iconic breed in Scotland and the calf's are adorable . Affectionately known as Heilan Coo;s you will find them all over Scotland , sometimes causing hold ups on the back roads as they roam free .

bill lighterness | Standing Proud

Standing Proud

A Highland Cow in a highland setting with Loch Creran in the background. These beautiful beasts were bred to survive the harsh Scottish winters and are mainly used to provide beef , but they are also milked for ice cream making . Although they look intimidating with their long horns they are in fact quite a placid beast .

bill lighterness | Follow the Leader

Follow the Leader

A flock of sheep following the leader in Benderloch , on the West coast of Scotland . A lovely scene from Springtime showing some snow still on the mountains in the background .

bill lighterness | Loch Fyne Reflections

Loch Fyne Reflections

A small fishing boat anchored in Loch Fyne near Inveraray on the West Coast of Scotland . A mirror like reflection of the dramatic sky and the mist over the hills . Loch Fyne is well known for its Oysters and other seafood and is a popular tourist attraction in this part of Scotland

bill lighterness | Highland Cow

Highland Cow

The Highland Cow is the Scottish breed that is an icon of Scottish beasts , bred to cope with the harsh winters in the Highlands . Well known for their long horns and wavy coats they are bred mainly for their meat . They are gentle giants and will normally come up to greet people in the field or at the side of the road . They can often cause traffic jams on the narrow roads in the highlands where they roam free . Known in Scotland affectionately as the Heilan Coo

bill lighterness | In the Blue of the Night

In the Blue of the Night

This captures that wonderful twilight moment of the Blue Hour when the sun hasn't quite set . This scene was looking over the Clyde Valley area of central Scotland and I think it sums up the meaning of L'heure bleue as the French call it . A beautiful time of day !

bill lighterness | Fishing Boats , Oban Harbour

Fishing Boats , Oban Harbour

Oban is a very popular town on the West Coast of Scotland , a delightful Ferry and Fishing Port . This is part of the fishing fleet tied up in the harbour , shared with ferries that take passengers and freight to the Western Isles . Oban is known as the seafood capital of Scotland with its regular supply from the local Fishermen .

bill lighterness | The Lismore

The Lismore

The Lismore is a passenger ferry that sails between Port Appin & the small island of Lismore in the West of Scotland . There are a steady stream of visitors to the island in the summer months and the ferry is kept busy . The Isle of Lismore is bounded in the South by Loch Creran and the West by Loch Linnhe in the Argyll & Bute area of Scotland

bill lighterness | Dandelion Art

Dandelion Art

This is a pattern made from the photograph of a Dandelion seed head . I think it adds to the mystery of this perfect and beautiful wonder of nature .

bill lighterness | McCaigs Tower , Oban

McCaigs Tower , Oban

This is a view of McCaigs Tower on Battery Hill ,high above the town of Oban on the West Coast of Scotland . It was commissioned by wealthy local banker John Stuart McCaig in 1897 but was never finished , work on the Tower stopped in 1902 on his death . It is now a tourist attraction offering great views of Oban & the Isles , there is also a public garden inside the structure .

bill lighterness | Dunstaffnage Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle built on a platform of comglomerate rock at the South West of the entrance to Loch Etive . Dating back to the 13th century it is one of the oldest stone built castles in Scotland and was built by the MacDougall Lords of Lorn .

bill lighterness | Sunset over the Bay

Sunset over the Bay

A lovely sunset over the bay from Benderloch looking towards Tralee Bay on the West Coast of Scotland . An area renowned for its beauty the sunsets are just as good and worth waiting for .

bill lighterness | Seat by the Loch

Seat by the Loch

This is a view of a seat by Loch Creran on the West coast of Scotland , showing the beauty of the area on a sunny day . With the clouds reflected in the still water , you must agree a perfect place to sit and admire the scenery . Loch Creran is a salt water body of water in the Argyll area of Scotland . It is approximately 10 kilometres long and stretches from Benderloch in the South to Appin in the North .

bill lighterness | Ardchattan View

Ardchattan View

A view from Ardchattan Priory looking down Loch Etive towards Glen Etive on the west coast of Scotland . Taken in early spring it shows the new growth on the trees and also the snow on the hills in the distance . You can also see the rain falling which adds to the atmosphere of this scene

bill lighterness | Ballindalloch Castle

Ballindalloch Castle

Ballindalloch Castle know as the 'pearl of the north' is a 16th century castle situated in the Banffshire area of the Scottish Highlands . A fine example of a Scottish Baronial Castle owned by the Macpherson -Grants

bill lighterness | Mirror Blue

Mirror Blue

This is a view of Loch Etive near Oban on the West Coast of Scotland . Taken on a sunny day to show the reflection of the blue sky on the water .

bill lighterness | PS Waverley

PS Waverley

This is the paddle steamer PS Waverley , built in 1946 she is the last seagoing , passenger paddle steamer in the world . She operates around the British coast she can carry up to 925 passengers on pleasure cruises . This photo was taken when the Waverley was working out of Oban .

bill lighterness | Snow over Castle Stalker

Snow over Castle Stalker

This is a view of Castle Stalker taken on a sunny winters day showing the snow capped mountains behind . The Castle is built on a tidal Islet on Loch Laich near Port Appin in the Argyll area of Scotland . The present building dates back to the mid 1400's and was more recently seen in Monty Python & the Holy Grail .