Scotland

Inverary, Argyll and Bute and the renovated Clyde Puffer. 'Vital Spark' has pride of place by the jetty. The dark clouds threaten rain and the light and clouds are reflected in Loch Fyne. I have added a song by Sleeping with Sirens called 'Save Me A Spark' www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssMOJ6U7Ifk Best viewed large I think

Carskey Bay, Kintyre. The sight of the child's swimming ring carefully positioned on the fence post with the usual lifebelt made me laugh! I have added 'Rescue' by Lauren Daigle as my link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYR0xP1j4PY Best viewed large I think.

Loch Leosavay, taken from the roadside opposite Amhuinnsuide Castle, Isle of Harris. The link is 'Waterfall' by Carly Simon www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnqYivJbVP0&list=RDcnqYivJbVP0&start_radio=1 Sight and Sound Better viewed large I think

Hushinish Beach, Isle of Harris. This lovely deserted beach was a lucky find. My link is 'I Must Be Lucky' by Sandie Shaw (sorry guys!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PhPDBhl9pI The sand has completely covered the steps to the beach. I wondered how you could tell where they were supposed to be..cue for another Sandie Shaw song 'How Can You Tell?' www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPMvc5JC_zg Added for Christiane Pat Boone and 'Love Letters in the Sand' www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ENzT9k1LRs

The Time and Tide Bell at Bosta, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis. This bell is one of 12 situated around the coast of Great Britain, each being unique to it's own location. The brainchild of sculptor, film-maker, composer and musician Marcus Vergette, the bells are rung by the movement of the tides and play constantly varying notes. I have added 'Time and Tide' by Basia www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0RapkCJ-20&list=RDc0RapkCJ-20&start_radio=1 My second link is 'Ring Ring' by Abba www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL0EoXdpOqg

The small Lismore ferry boat at Port Appin, Scotland on a beautiful day. HFF and have a great weekend

Lone Highlander at Elgol on Skye.. With the world under attack by Coronavirus I thought I would add my hopes that you will all be kept safe from harm along with this hillside defender. I have added Massive Attack and 'Safe From Harm' www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKtTmZnVhhI and the second Massive Attack link is 'Protection' www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqmeb6HrDdc

Callanish Standing Stones - Stone Circle Isle of Lewis. I have added 'Made of Stone' by the Stone Roses www.youtube.com/watch?v=70AUM5GL3Do and 'Ring of Stones' by Magna Carta from the 'Seasons' album www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUWGjREF8qw

Staffin, Isle of Skye with a storm front approaching. Best viewed large.

Part of the Quiraing on Scotland's magical Isle of Skye. Sitting on the Trotternish Ridge it is said to be the Uk's most mysterious and beautiful Jurassic landslide. Legends have it that it is the meeting place of fairies and home to the dragon said to protect the island from invaders. With all that magic in the air I have added 'Magic' by Pilot www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzlK0OGpIRs Please view large. Thank you

Black faced sheep on Skye. Their Ear Tags looked a bit like earrings so I have added 'The Earring Song' by Gretchen Wilson. The lyrics - 'Don't Make Me Take My Earrings Out' made me smile, just as these curious sheep did. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTmk4NNGd-c

Isle of Skye with The Old Man of Storr just visible on the right hand side. I have added 'Summertime Blues' by Eddie Cochran www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cRIf1fcv10 This is much better I think when viewed large. Thank you.

Dunollie Lighthouse overlooked by Dunollie Castle. Clan chiefs and Lords of Lorn ruled over a large part of Argyll for over 1000 years from Dunolli. It remains the seat and ancestral home of Clan MacDougall.

The beginning of Autumn and the colours here appealed to me very much. Autumn is my favourite season. Please view large. Thank you.

Winning Entry to July SPC Competition - Reflections. Morning light and reflections on a still morning at Loch Leven, Scottish Highlands

Church of Scotland, Staffin, Isle of Skye

Dunstaffnage Castle, Scotland with the leaves on the trees beginning to change colour. I have added 'Walls' by Kings of Leon www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdF41Ne2cnQ Please view large for better detail.

A storm about to break over Kyleakin harbour and the ruins of Castle Moil (Casteal Maol) on the Isle of Skye. Fragments of a medieval tower are all that remain. Built in the 15th Century by the MacKinnan family, it is thought it may have been built on the site of an earlier structure. Following the death of James V a meeting of the chiefs was held here and it was decided that Sir Donald MacDonald was to become the new Lord of the Isles Prior to the building of the Skye Bridge the old ferry used to run from Loch Ailsh to Kyleakin Best viewed large. Please press 'z'