Loch Linnhe, Gateway To The Great Glen

Loch Linnhe is the gateway to the great glen. It is where the gaels, called the Scoti by the Romans, created the kingdom of Dál Riata in the western highlands of Scotland, to which I feel very connected. The kingdom reached its height under the rule of my 44th grandfather Áedán mac Gabráin (r. 574–608). This shot was …

Beaches of Ardnamurchan

The beaches of Ardnamurchan are stunningly beautiful, quiet and thankfully out of the way. All you need is a long trip to the far north western highlands of scotland, a rare sunny day and the ability to handle very cold water.

First Day of Winter

We spent this stunning first day of winter taking unforgettable photos around where we live on the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the western highlands of Scotland. We ended off with this golden sunset, taken from where Glenborrodale Castle looks out over loch Sunart. 

The Fun of Ticks And the Threat of Lymes Disease

My wife Susan and I were walking high up on the mountain behind our house in Ardnamurchan. It is in the western highlands of Scotland, looking out over loch Sunart.   We were checking our water supply, which is from a strong stream about half way up from the top. Nobody comes up here except for …