Doug Shepherd's photos with the keyword: Scotland

The view is from the west coast of the Trotternish Peninsula Isle of Skye (Inner Hebrides), looking northwest over the Minch towards the mountains on the island of Lewis and Harris (Outer Hebrides). The cottages in the middle ground constitute the crofting community of Totscore/Totasgor (Gaelic). The Hebridean islands can be divided into two main groups, separated from one another by the Minch to the north and the Sea of the Hebrides to the south. The Inner Hebrides lie closer to mainland Scotland and include Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Raasay, Staffa and the Small Isles. There are 36 inhabited islands in this group. The Outer Hebrides form a chain of more than 100 islands and small *skerries located about 70 kilometres (45 mi) west of mainland Scotland. Among them, 15 are inhabited. The main inhabited islands include Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra. * A skerry is a small rocky island or islet, that may be covered by water at high tide or during storms. Usually too small for human habitation, It may simply be a rocky reef. The term skerry is derived from the Old Norse sker, which means a rock in the sea.They are often used by seabirds and seals for resting on.

HFF 14 Jan 2022 The River Tweed near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, flowing eastward for 97 miles (156 km) and forming for 17 miles (27 km) the border with England. For the last 2 miles (3 km) of its course, the Tweed flows through England before entering the North Sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Scotland is renowned for salmon fishing and the River Tweed is recognised as one of the truly great Atlantic salmon rivers. The A68 road is the most direct route between Darlington in the north-east of England and Scotland's capital city of Edinburgh. The road originally ran right into the city but now joins the A720 (City of Edinburgh Bypass) near Dalkeith.

Staffin’s harbour – known locally as “The Slip” – is regarded with great affection by the community’s residents, both past and present. The Slipway, built more than a century ago, was effectively a lifeline for generations of local people with essential supplies being delivered by boat. It was, and is, a source of fish and other seafood and the slipway area is a key recreational asset for Staffin’s community and visitors whether it is fishing, camping, walking or bird watching. Staffin Slipway and Breakwater The view is towards Staffin Slipway and the cliffs of Garrafad from Staffin beach.

The point at which the river enters the loch Loch Etive (Scottish Gaelic, Loch Eite) is a 30 km sea loch in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It reaches the sea at Connel, 5 km north of Oban. It measures 31.6 km (19 3⁄4 miles) long and from 1.2 km ( 3⁄4 mile) to 1.6 km (1 mi) wide. Its depth varies greatly, up to a maximum of 150 m (490 ft). The River Etive drains into Loch Etive from its source near Kingshouse on Glencoe, Rannoch Moor. A small, single track road runs alongside the river for its 11 ml/18 km course to the loch – this road is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque roads in all of Scotland.

The River Etive (Scottish Gaelic: Abhainn Èite) rises on the peaks surrounding Rannoch Moor, with several tributary streams coming together at the Kings House Hotel, at the head of Glen Coe. From the Kings House, the Etive flows through Glen Etive for about 11ml/18 km, reaching the sea at Loch Etive.

Glen Etive (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Èite) is a glen in the Highlands ( Argyll and Bute) of Scotland. A single track road, widely regarded as one of the most picturesque roads in all of Scotland, runs from the Kings House Hotel down the glen for some 11 ml/18 km. This meandering road was actually built to serve the tiny hamlets of Dalness and Gualachulainng and several houses and farms. This road ends at the head of the loch, though rough tracks continue along both shores.

This approximately 5 ml/8 km long sea loch lies on the western coast of the Isle of Skye.

Taken on the Kilmarie to Camasunray track (Isle of Skye). A short linier walk of 2.5 m/8 km each way. The route rises to about 625 ft/190 mtrs (giving great views) before descending to sea level at the beach in Camasunray Bay.

Soay lies to the west of Loch Scavaig on the south-west coast of Skye, from which it is separated by Soay Sound. Unlike its neighbours Skye and Rùm, Soay is low-lying, reaching 141 metres (463 ft) at Beinn Bhreac. The main settlement, Mol-chlach, is normally reached by boat from Elgol (Skye). The name derives from Old Norse Sauða-ey meaning Sheep Island. Camas nan Gall (G: Bay of Foreigners) is probably named after the Norse invaders, after whom the Hebrides (Na h-Innse Gall) are also named. Previously mainly Scottish Gaelic-speaking, most of the population was evacuated, at their request, to Mull on 20 June 1953 due to the poor ferry schedule in the winter when it was frequently cancelled due to bad weather, since when the island has been sparsely populated. In 2001 the population was 7. By 2003 this had dwindled to 2 and the usually resident population in 2011 were three people. In the haze beyond Soay can be seen a glimpse of the island of Rum. Taken on the Kilmarie to Camasunray track. A short linier walk of 2.5 m/8 km each way. The route rises to about 625 ft/190 mtrs before descending to sea level in Camasunray Bay. See link below for Camasunary Bay pictures: Camasunary Bay and Loch Scavaig ( 2 x PiPs)

The River Lealt or Abhainn an Lethuillt to give it the Gaelic name flows down from the Trotternish ridge to the Sound of Raasay and the sea between Skye and the mainland. The river is seen here crashing through Lealt Gorge and over a series of falls of about 295 ft/90 mtrs in height. The water is often orange in colour due to the surrounding peat.

The River Garry (Scottish Gaelic: Garadh / Abhainn Gharadh) is a long river punctuated by a series of long Lochs, in Lochaber. Many of the Lochs are part of a 1960s hydroelectricity scheme. The river begins in The Rough Bounds*, and proceeds into Loch Quoich, from where it heads east until it joins the River Kingie at the Kingie Pool. **From there it flows into Loch Poulary, and thence to Loch Garry. The final section is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long, and runs into Loch Oich (part of the Great Glen) just east of the village of Invergarry, through which it runs. *The Rough Bounds (Scottish Gaelic: Na Garbh Chriochan), in the Scottish Highlands, is the area of West Inverness-shire bounded by Loch Hourn, Loch Shiel, and Loch Moidart, consisting of the districts of Knoydart, North Morar, Arisaig and Moidart. The area is famous for its wildness and inaccessibility and remains very sparsely populated. **The photo was taken on the short length of river between Loch Poulary (upstream) and Loch Garry.

The ridge forms the southern wall of Glen Shiel and is a popular destination for both climbers and hill walkers. Glen Shiel is a glen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. The glen runs approximately 9 miles from south-east to north-west, from the Cluanie Inn at the western end of Loch Cluanie and the start of Glenmoriston to sea level at the village of Shiel Bridge and Loch Duich.

Snow-capped South Glen Shiel Ridge from Glen Shiel. Taken from the A87 road that runs 100 mi/160 km from Invergarry, in the Great Glen to, Uig on the west coast of the Isle of Skye. Glen Shiel is a glen in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. The glen runs approximately 9 miles from south-east to north-west, from the Cluanie Inn at the western end of Loch Cluanie and the start of Glenmoriston to sea level at the village of Shiel Bridge and Loch Duich.

Glen Sligachan Isle of Skye

Loch Poulary is an expansion of the River Garry between Loch Quoich and Loch Garry. Loch Poulary was created as a result of damming the river as part of the Garry-Moriston Hydro-Electric Power Scheme.