Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Hiker walking through the dramatic valley of the Lairig Ghru towards Braemar.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Mountain stream at the foothills of Ben Macdui.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. View from the Pools of Dee Southwards down the Lairig Ghru looking towards Cairn Toul and the Devils Point

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The remnants of an harsh winter in the wild valley of the Lairig Ghru.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. A brief shaft of light illuminates a burn flowing near the Cairngorm Mountain Resort.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Strathspey steam railway engine and carriages, running along the track near Broomhill.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Clearing storm reflected on the still waters of Loch Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Abernethy Forest reflected upon the still water of Loch Garten.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Derelict farm buildings on the snow covered hills near Tomintoul.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Derelict farm buildings on the snow covered hills near Tomintoul.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Bridge of Avon surrounded by a late winter covering of snow.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Old stone packhorse bridge over the River Dulnain at Carrbridge, The bridge was built in 1717 and is believed to be the oldest stone bridge to be found in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Old stone packhorse bridge over the River Dulnain at Carrbridge, The bridge was built in 1717 and is believed to be the oldest stone bridge to be found in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Old stone packhorse bridge over the River Dulnain at Carrbridge, The bridge was built in 1717 and is believed to be the oldest stone bridge to be found in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Old Spey bridge, near Grantown on Spey.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Old Spey bridge, near Grantown on Spey.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Cairngorms Massif, viewed at dawn from Grantown on Spey.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Braemar Church photographed on a crisp, winter morning.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The River Dee on a stretch near the town of Ballater, viewed at dusk.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Late afternoon light illuminates the rolling eastern hills of the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Late afternoon light illuminates the rolling eastern hills of the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Late afternoon light illuminates the rolling eastern hills of the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Farm situated under the rolling eastern hills of the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Farm situated under the rolling eastern hills of the Cairngorms National Park.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Tower Lodge located near Bridge o'Ess at the public road entrance to Glen Tanar.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Tower Lodge located near Bridge o'Ess at the public road entrance to Glen Tanar.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The frozen expanse of Loch Muich, located on the royal estate of Balmoral.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The frozen expanse of Loch Muich, located on the royal estate of Balmoral.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The frozen expanse of Loch Muich, located on the royal estate of Balmoral.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The snow covered River Muick running near a forest plantation in Glen Muick near Ballater.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The snow covered River Muick running near a forest plantation in Glen Muick near Ballater.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The snow covered River Muick running near a forest plantation in Glen Muick near Ballater.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Balmoral Bridge, built in 1857 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. The Balmoral Bridge, built in 1857 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Vehicle track running through open moorland near the Abernethy Forest.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

England Cumbria Ullswater Rowing boats and the sweeping vista of Ullswater part of the Lake District National Park

England Cumbria Ullswater Rowing boats and the sweeping vista of Ullswater part of the Lake District National Park

England, Cumbria, Ullswater. Rowing boats and the sweeping vista of Ullswater part of the Lake District National Park

England Cumbria Ullswater Rowing boats and the sweeping vista of Ullswater part of the Lake District National Park

England Cumbria Ullswater Rowing boats and the sweeping vista of Ullswater part of the Lake District National Park

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. The hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

AUSTRALIA, Western Australia, Elephant Cove. The unusual vista of the rocks of Elephant Cove part of Walpole National Park

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. The hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.