A unique photographic inspiration, guide and resource for the wonderful landscapes, mountains and sights of Scotland – featuring the photography of Jason Bonniface.
An account and photos from an early June bivvy above Barrisdale in Knoydart, on the summit of the Corbett Sgurr a' Choire-bheithe, and a traverse of the wonderful, remote and charismatic Beinn an Aodainn (Ben Aden).
The partial eclipse of 10th June 2021 - a brief glimpse from Caithness in the north of Scotland through a tiny break in the clouds, while the night before a baby roe deer has crazy fun time in the field.
Bucholly Castle is a fascinating ruin set in a stunning, remote location on the east coast of Caithness south of John o' Groats. It is perched above the North Sea on a rocky peninsula joined to the mainland by a narrow neck of land with steep drops to the geos on either side.
Dun Dornaigil (or Dun Dornadilla) is an excellent example of an iron age broch and lies in beautiful, remote Strath More just south of the most northerly Munro Ben Hope. Strath More was also the birth place of the 18th century bard Rob Donn.
Ard Neackie is a small scenic peninsula on the east side of Loch Eriboll next to the North Coast 500 route, joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus with an interesting history of lime quarrying, lime kilns and as home to the pier for the former Heilam Ferry across Loch Eriboll to Portnancon.
Photo gallery, interactive map, routes and information about An Teallach, one of Scotland's most celebrated mountains and one that I love. A photographic inspiration and guide to this wonderful peak using the best shots that I have available from several visits in summer and winter.
A long walk on a short November day high above Glen Affric and Loch Mullardoch including the five Munros of Toll Creagach, Tom a'Choinich, Carn Eige, Beinn Fhionnlaidh and Mam Sodhail; a day of walking above the clouds and dramatic views lit by low angled autumn sunlight. See the photographs and route here.
Waves crashing on to the rocks on a grey Saturday afternoon in Caithness, just a fleeting hint of brightness from the west and a choppy Pentland Firth with Dunnet Head, the most northerly point of the British Mainland, in the distance.
Cold snaps aren't unusual in May in the Scottish mountains and we are in the grip of one just now; we are also in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, so access to the hills is off limits. Here I remember a ski tour in stunning snow and weather conditions in the Cairngorms in May 2012 when we were able to get out and about.
Photos from beautiful Glen Etive on a wild February day of vicious hail showers and spindrift interspersed with bright winter sunshine and atmospheric views. Photos from upper Glen Etive, the slopes of the Corbett, Beinn Maol Chaluim, and a time lapse sequence at the head of Loch Etive.
Where does time go? Photos from Cairngorm 10 years ago, 12th February 2010, on a day with an inversion, stunning snow and blue skies on the mountain tops.
Photos, route and an account of a winter solstice round of Toll an Lochain, An Teallach in Wester Ross. An Teallach is one of the finest mountains in the British Isles and the round of Toll an Lochain takes in the spectacularly jagged skyline of Corrag Bhuidhe, Lord Berkeley’s Seat and Sgurr Fiona and the mountains highest peak, Bidein a’ Ghlas Thuill.
An account of a December afternoon in beautiful Assynt, Scotland, and the ascent of two fine peaks, Beinn Uidhe and Glas Bheinn. See photos of the route and surrounding mountains, including spectacular sunset views of unique Suilven and Stac Pollaidh and the Assynt giants of Ben More Assynt and Conival.
After two weeks away Caithness welcomed us home with a beautiful dawn, sunrise and complementary rainbow. Happy 2020 from Caithness, Scotland.
Sunset photos on a serene November afternoon from Dwarwick Head and Peedie Beach near Dunnet, Caithness, Scotland.
Ceannabeinne beach near Durness, a special place even on a grey November day. Photos from Beinn Ceannabeinne and Ceannabeinne beach in late afternoon light with a cheeky “Smoo Cave at dusk” photo for good measure!
Photos from Invermoriston on the west side of Loch Ness in autumn colours. The spectacular Invermoriston Falls, charismatic old bridges and summer house surrounded by the woods in beautiful autumn adornment.
An October walk in the Cairngorm mountains, fresh autumn snow on the peaks and spectacular waterfalls; over the Cairngorm plateau and along the shores of Loch Avon, returning via the summit of Cairngorm for sunset. See the route and photos and read about it here.
I am delighted that my photo "The Summer Isles from Stac Pollaidh" has been used on the cover of Philip Marsden's new book "The Summer Isles: A Voyage of the Imagination". See the photo and read about it here. Purchase prints from our online store at Redbubble.com
A summer night camping on the summit plateau of Ben Hope. Sunset in the north west, sunrise in the north east, shifting mists and changing light. See the photos and read about it here. Purchase prints from our online store at Redbubble.com