Nature always makes progress throughout the year. Watching the local stags late last night, it was interesting to note increased antler growth. The May weather
Category: Highlands
Argocat is an essential tool
The Argocat is an essential tool. Relied upon by rural workers across Scotland, the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is ideal for getting around the estate
Storm Isha creates havoc
Storm Isha creates havoc. Once again Scotland, and surprisingly, most of the UK faced weather warnings of another storm touching down late on Sunday. The
Scottish deer comment 2023
Scottish deer comment 2023. Deer have been a favourite of mine since early childhood, and I am always delighted to write about them. They’re also
Special places around us
Special places around us. Scotland is a scenic country, it is blessed with many beautiful locations. Many of them are visited by people from across
November rain and mist
November rain and mist. November often presents wonderful photographic opportunities. Damp days and lingering mists in the hills above the trees look magical especially when
BDS visit Creag Meagaidh
BDS visit Creag Meagaidh. On Saturday 28th October 2023, members of the BDS (British Deer Society) Highland Branch visited the Creagh Meagaidh National Nature Reserve
Red deer in Scotland
Red deer in Scotland. The largest UK population of red deer can be found in Scotland. Scottish stags are sometimes referred to as the “Monarch
Sunrise over Loch Rannoch
Sunrise over Loch Rannoch is feast for the yes. It is a great way to start your day with an uplifting scene!
Remote snowy cold October
Remote snowy cold October. The weather has been wild this October. It has caused untold damage, lives have been lost and many have been put
The Stags are back
The Stags are back. The red deer rut seems to be drawing to a close. The wild stormy weather has probably hastened the end of
Light, weather and Loch
Light, weather and Loch. When they all come together like this it is stunning. The light from the sunrise, the low mist on a still
A snowy October outlook
A snowy October outlook. It is not rare to have snow fall in the highlands in late October. The weather during October, to date, has
An appreciation for Deer
An appreciation for deer. The biggest land mammal in the UK, and Scotland’s finest beastie. In Gaelic they are called Fiadh Ruadh, and have long
Monday morning welcome light
Monday morning welcome light. After a weekend of prolonged heavy rain and floods, Scotland braced for more rain overnight. Thankfully, it rained very little and
Wet weather of October
Wet weather of October. Scotland-wide weather alerts warned us of a danger to life as the rain fell and water levels rose. Some alerts in
Autumn is soul food
Autumn is soul food. There is something about this time of year no other season can beat. It’s the display from Mother Nature. From colourful
Red deer rut Scotland
Red deer rut Scotland. The red deer rut takes place in Autumn, in Scotland. Rutting stags are the mature red deer males challenging others and
Water, rain, full and flowing
Water, rain, full and flowing. October is a month of active nature. The temperatures dip, the wind picks up and the low light of the
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette. It is one of the most spectacular months for colour and change. The slow and steady approach of winter can be
September and the rain
September and the rain. Looking through my photo archives it’s interesting to compare the weather each year. Depending on what app you use on your
Warm weather animal sightings
Warm weather animal sightings. During the unseasonably high temperatures, our wildlife will change behaviour and be more visible. Often the most active time for wildlife
A countryside gathering at Moy
A countryside gathering at Moy took place on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 August, 2023. Traditionally Moy Country Fair, it used to be know as
Moy Country Fair 2023
Moy Country Fair 2023 opens tomorrow and we’re all very excited about it. You can find me on the GWCT stand over the two days.
Hot weather in the hills
Hot weather in the hills. June has been a record hot month, with high temperatures and very little rain. The land is drying out, hillside
Spring and summer comparison
Spring and summer comparison. I guess it is something we all do if we live in a fixed location because we observe the land each
Photoshoot conditions worked together
Photoshoot conditions worked together to make it perfect. I was able to achieve exactly what I set out to do. When you work outdoors you
Camper goes missing from Loch Rannoch
Camper goes missing from Loch Rannoch. We have all been on high alert for a man missing in the Kinloch Rannoch/Loch Rannoch area since the
Do you love windy weather?
Do you love windy weather? The windy weather shakes things up and brings about thoughts of change. In this sense, wind can be defined as
Watching the rain
Watching the rain clouds from dry spot higher up the hill. Seeing the clouds dropping their rain over the trees of the Black Wood. It’s
Daily choices around us
Daily choices around us. Choices are everywhere should you choose to see them. A morning walk revealed wildlife making choices, just look at the two
Sunset and stags in February
Sunset and stags in February on a Sunday evening was an uplifting ending to a peaceful weekend. What a sky! As the sun started to
First day of February and Imbolc
First day of February and Imbolc. It is a time for celebration! Even when many people bemoan January as a long month, there are celebrations
Women in Wellies Podcast
A new podcast launched today with Hannah Lloyd and Charlotte Gilfillan. In their first episode the hosts introduced themselves and gave an insight into their
Burns night
Burns night is held tonight, 25th January. Robert or Rabbie Burns was born on this date in 1759. Tonight, his life and work is celebrated
The Mystical Mountain
The Mystical Mountain of Schiehallion rarely looks the same. Each day, different light, and varied weather. It draws you in, you can’t help but look