Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Traigh Stir. Sunset at Traigh Stir beach, near Hosta on the Isle of North Uist.

Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Traigh Stir. Sunset at Traigh Stir beach, near Hosta on the Isle of North Uist.

Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Traigh Stir. Sunset at Traigh Stir beach, near Hosta on the Isle of North Uist.

Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Traigh Stir. Sunset at Traigh Stir beach, near Hosta on the Isle of North Uist.

Scotland, Isle of North Uist, Traigh Stir. Sunset at Traigh Stir beach, near Hosta on the Isle of North Uist.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Sligachan. View looking Glamaig and the Red Cuillin of Skye mountains, from across Loch Sligachan.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Sligachan. View looking Glamaig and the Red Cuillin of Skye mountains, from across Loch Sligachan.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Kyle of Lochalsh. View from the mainland looking towards the Isle of Skye.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate with the Cairngorm Mountain range in the distance and the route of the infamous Lairig Ghru.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Native forest reflected upon the still loch waters of the Uath Lochans in Inshriach Forest near Kincraig, Strathspey

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. View from Calton Hill, looking towards Waverley Station, Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, looking towards the Castle and Old Town of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, looking towards the Castle and Old Town of Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Prayer Flags on a tree in the gardens of the RBGE. Prayer Flags are a common sight on mountain passes across Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Galanthus 'Lady Beatrix Stanley', part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Fettes College. Fettes College, a private coeducational independent boarding and day school in Edinburgh.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boats moored in the Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge. Now known as the Edinburgh Quay, the site has seen recent redevelopment and a number of bars and apartments are situated along the quayside.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boat moored near the Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge. Now known as the Edinburgh Quay, the site has seen recent redevelopment and a number of bars and apartments are situated along the quayside.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canoeists and Canoes on the Union Canal near the Leamington Lift Bridge.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boat moored at Leamington Wharf on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge.

Scotland, Edinburgh, West Princes Street Gardens. St Cuthbert's Church viewed from Princes Street Gardens.

Scotland, Edinburgh, West Princes Street Gardens. Pathway leading to Princes Street near a monument erected in memory of the Royal Scots Greys,

Scotland, Edinburgh, Calton Hill. The Dugald Stewart Monument on Calton Hill, looking towards the Castle and Old Town of Edinburgh.

Aikey Brae Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Tyrebagger Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tyrebagger Stone Circle. First light of the day illuminates the recumbent stone circle at Tyrebagger on the outskirts of Aberdeen over looking the Airport.

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Tyrebagger Stone Circle. First light of the day illuminates the recumbent stone circle at Tyrebagger on the outskirts of Aberdeen over looking the Airport.

Midmar Kirk Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Cullerie Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Lundin Links Stone Circle, Fife, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Scotland, Fife, Lundin Links Stone Circle. A frosty morning at Lundin Links Stone Circle located on the second fairway of the Ladies golf course.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Rannoch Moor. A rainbow signalling a break in a storm above Rannoch Moor, revealing the surrouding mountains and hills.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan Castle, a popular tourist location and landmark located on Loch Duich in the Scottish Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Buachaille Etive Mòr. The River Etive over looked by the imposing peak of Buachaille Etive Mòr.

Easter Aquhorthies Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Cothiemuir Wood Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Old Keig Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Auchquhorthies Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Whitehill Stone Circle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This image was photographed for the Legacy project, a fascinating not-for-profit endeavour to capture the mystifying stone remains of prehistoric sites scattered across the British Isles. Please visit www.thelegacyproject.org.uk for more information.

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. The victorian era Glasgow City Chambers (or Municipal Buildings) located on George Square in Glasgow City Centre.

Scotland, Glasgow, Pacific Quay. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre located on the Pacific Quay near Bells Bridge on the River Clyde. The building is referred to locally as the Armadillo.

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. A workman painting a new Glasgow City Centre Mural – A project designed to embrace the concept of street art to promote the city centre, reduce the negative visual impact of land and unit vacancies due to the current economic circumstances, and provide features that will attract more visitors.

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. Glasgow City Centre Mural painted on a building by a car park – Part of a project designed to embrace the concept of street art to promote the city centre, reduce the negative visual impact of land and unit vacancies due to the current economic circumstances, and provide features that will attract more visitors.

Scotland, Glasgow, Glasgow City. Glasgow Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Glasgow, St Kentigern's or St Mungo's Cathedral.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Balmoral Hotel. Balmoral Hotel clock tower (complete with Christmas decorations), often referred to as the most photographed clock tower in Scotland.

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.