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

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Looking north from the Lamb Hill Mountain Refuge Hut at dawn, across the national park towards the Scottish Borders.

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.

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.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park. Dawn viewed from the summit of The Cheviot looking at a Northumberland hill just above a lake of mist caused by a temperature (cloud) inversion.

England, Northumberland, Northumberland National Park.

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.

England, Northumberland, Kielder Water & Forest Park. Kielder Forest near the Scottish Borders viewed on a misty winters day.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Gunsgreen house overlooking the traditional fishing harbour at Eyemouth.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Aline Community Woodland. Early morning light on the Aline Community Woodland located on the Isle of Lewis, part of the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Aline Community Woodland. Early morning light on the Aline Community Woodland located on the Isle of Lewis, part of the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Seilebost. Sunset over the Lusketyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula looking towards Seilebost.

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Seilebost. Sunset over the Lusketyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula looking towards Seilebost.

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Luskentyre Bay. Late afternoon light illuminates the rocky coastline of the Luskentyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula.

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Luskentyre Bay. Late afternoon light illuminates the rocky coastline of the Luskentyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula.

Scotland, The Isle of Harris, Luskentyre Bay. Late afternoon light illuminates the rocky coastline of the Luskentyre Bay on the Luskentyre peninsula.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Callanish Stone Circle. Callanish Stone Circle, a famous neolithic monument located on the Isle of Lewis in the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Callanish Stone Circle. Callanish Stone Circle, a famous neolithic monument located on the Isle of Lewis in the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Callanish Stone Circle. Callanish Stone Circle, a famous neolithic monument located on the Isle of Lewis in the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Callanish Stone Circle. Callanish Stone Circle, a famous neolithic monument located on the Isle of Lewis in the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Callanish Stone Circle. Callanish Stone Circle, a famous neolithic monument located on the Isle of Lewis in the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, The Isle of Lewis, Callanish Stone Circle. Callanish Stone Circle, a famous neolithic monument located on the Isle of Lewis in the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The forest canopy of the ancient Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Road running through native Scots pines of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Loch Garten.

Aviemore Stone Circle , Scottish Highlands. 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, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate with the Cairngorm Mountains in the distance engulfed in a rain / snow storm.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Caledonian Forest of the Rothiemurchus estate with the Cairngorm Mountains in the distance engulfed in a rain / snow storm.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Electricity pylon with storm clouds above.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Ruthven Barracks with the snow capped Monadhliath Mountains in the distance.

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, Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle illuminated at night.

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

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street Gardens. Tourists relaxing in a cafe outside the National Galleries of Scotland.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street Gardens. The world's oldest floral clock, and a flower display celebrating 100 years of the Edinburgh Zoo.