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
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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
Longer light creates opportunities
Longer light creates opportunities for taking photographs. The day starts earlier with the sun rising before most people get out of bed, and sets, currently,
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
What makes your heart sing?
What makes your heart sing? Well, for me it has to be the outdoors, and wildlife encounters. Living in the highlands, I am fortunate I
Sunlight beckons us in
Sunlight beckons us in. This afternoon’s deer feed and the light was glorious. The air temperature was well below freezing but there was hardly a
Weekend weather forecast
It’s Saturday and the forecast correctly informed us we would see snow. The wind speed picked up, the rain turned into sleet and the temperature
The Countryside provides us with many things
The countryside provides us with many things. One of them a reason to smile. A photograph taken earlier today, a red deer stag wearing some
January wet weather 2023
January wet weather has been a constant theme in 2023. Fields are sodden, burns have turned into fast-flowing rivers and hillside tracks have transformed into
Inspiration for the new year
After the festive season, many of us seek out Inspiration for the new year ahead. What’s more, if inspiration strikes, then it is an opportunity