Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Etive. Late afternoon light illuminates the woodland fringing Loch Etive in the Argyll and Bute region.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Castle Stalker. Castle Stalker near Port Appin is a four story Tower House located on a tidal islet on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Eas Chia-aig waterfall. Moss covered tree upstream of the Eas Chia-aig waterfall.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Garry. Cloud formations reflected upon the mirror like face of Loch Garry.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Gloy. Single track mountain road heading down Glen Gloy near the Great Glen.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan Castle reflected in the still waters of Loch Duich at dusk.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Strome Castle. The enigmatic ruins of Strome Castle, situated alongside Loch Carron.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Carron. Looking towards Glen Carron from the banks of Loch Carron, a sea loch shown here at low tide.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Strathconon. Clearing storm reveals the features of the mountains of Strathconon.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch a' Chuilinn. The subtle shades of a mid-winters day reflected upon the still face of Loch a' Chuilinn, near Lochluichart.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Dirrie More. Pocket of Scots Pine amidst the open landscape of the Dirrie More near Braemore.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Clouds clear from the peak of Cùl Beag, a mountain in the Assynt parish of Sutherland.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. The dramatic ruins of Ardvreck Castle located on a rocky promontory that juts into Loch Assynt. The castle was constructed by the MacLeods of Assynt during two phases in 1500 and 1590.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Red Deer stag (cervus elaphus) in a small patch of Highland woodland.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Clearing storm clouds above Loch Assynt near Lochinver.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Stac Pollaidh (also know as "Stack Polly") is an impressive mountain found in the Assynt area, located north of Ullapool. Despite its dramatic appearance, it is only 613 metres (2009 feet) in height.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Assynt. Looking towards the Coigach Mountain range from moorland above Loch Lurgainn.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Ullapool. Sailing boats moored near the busy port at Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Rogie Waterfalls. A cascade of Peat coloured water at Rogie Falls, near Contin.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Clouds at sunset reflected upon the still waters of the River Calder running through Glen Banchor near Newtonmore and the Monadhliath Mountains.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Tummel. Storm clouds gather over Loch Tummel viewed from the viewpoint know as Queen's View.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Killiecrankie. The River Garry and surrounding woodland, near the Pass of Killiecrankie.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Dochart. Highland Cattle brave the elements of a harsh winter environment in Glen Dochart.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Lochy. Cloud formations refelcted upon Loch Lochy.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, The Great Glen. The Commando Memorial near Spean Bridge in the Great Glen commemorates the commandos who trained in the area during the Second World War.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Ballachulish. Sailing boats moored on Loch Leven, looking towards Beinn Bhan, Sgorr Bhan and Sgorr Dhearg.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Corran. The Corran ferry port with hoarfrost covered woodland behind.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Linnhe. Frost covered shoreline of a Loch Linnhe Bay, viewed at dusk.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Nevis. The snow covered Glen Nevis, looking towards Carn Dearg on the lower slopes of the highest mountain to be found in Scotland and the UK – Ben Nevis.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glen Nevis. The frozen Lower Falls located Glen Nevis under the shadow of Ben Nevis.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Pass of Glencoe. A82 running through the dramatic Pass of Glencoe.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. A prominent feature of the Edinburgh skyline, the Bank of Scotland head office on The Mound. Construction of this impressive building was completed in 1806.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. The New College and Assembly Hall on the Mound were opened in 1846 as the Free Church of Scotland New College. More recently the Assembly Hall has been used as a debating chamber for the Scottish Parliament prior to the construction of the new Parliament Building at Holyrood.

Scotland, Edinburgh, National Gallery of Scotland. The National Gallery of Scotland building viewed at dusk.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Ferris Wheel alongside the Monument to Sir Walter Scott.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Old Town. Milne's Court, a narrow passageway heading to the Royal Mile.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Looking towards the George Heriot's School on Lauriston Place in the Old Town, from the Castle Esplanade.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Typical architecture of the shops and offices located along Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, National Gallery of Scotland. Detail view of the grand pillars belonging to the National Gallery of Scotland building.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Monument to Sir Walter Scott known simply as 'Scotts Monument' located along the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Typical architecture of the shops and offices located along the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Balmoral Hotel. Balmoral Hotel clock tower, often referred to as the most photographed clock tower in Scotland.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. Florentine style central dome on the Royal Bank of Scotland building located on the Mound. Inspired by the 17th century Italian painter and architect, Pietro da Cortona, The dome was topped by a statue of the Greek god, Victory, by sculptor John Rhind.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. Thomas Hamilton’s obelisk and Governor’s House located on Calton Hill

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. The Scotsman Building alongside the North Bridge, linking Princes Street with the Edinburgh Old Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, New Town. Creeping tree clinging to a wall of a residential house in the New Town.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Traditional buidlings reflected in the windows of modern architecture.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. The foundations for the Gothic style Church of St. John the Evangelist were laid in March 1816, with the building finally consecrated in 1818.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Streeet Gardens. Trees and grass lawn in Princes Street Gardens, created in the 1820's when the Nor Loch was drained.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City. Birds flock around the Saint Cuthberts Parish Church and the gothic style Church of St John the Evangelist.