Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) in a remnant of the ancient Caledonian Forest near Grantown in the Highlands.

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

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, Loch Leven. Eilean Munde on Loch Leven is the burial isle of the Clan McDonald.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Loch Leven. Eilean Munde Loch Leven the burial isle of the Clan McDonald.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye. The Isle of Skye viewed across Loch Gairloch from the Wester Ross village of Gairloch.

Scotland, Isle Of Skye, Elgol. Looking across the rocky shoreline north of Elgol towards the peaks of the Black Cuillins.

Scotland, Western Isles, Isle of Soay. Dramatic shafts of light from the settin sun above the Isle of Soay, viewed from Elgol on the Isle of Skye.

Scotland, Western Isles, Isle of Soay. Dramatic shafts of light from the settin sun above the Isle of Soay, viewed from Elgol on the Isle of Skye.

Scotland, Western Isles, Isle of Soay. Dramatic shafts of light from the settin sun above the Isle of Soay, viewed from Elgol on the Isle of Skye.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Loch Scavaig. Looking across Loch Scavaig towards the Cuillin Hills and the Isle of Soay.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Loch Scavaig. Breaking light on the lower hills of the Cuillin range and a cottage on the shores of Loch Scavaig.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Loch Scavaig. Breaking light on the lower hills of the Cuillin range and Loch Scavaig.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Loch Scavaig. Breaking light on the lower hills of the Cuillin range and Loch Scavaig.

Scotland, Isle of Skye, Loch Scavaig. Breaking light on the lower hills of the Cuillin range and Loch Scavaig.

England, Cumbria, Talkin Tarn Country Park. Rowing boats on the shore of the Talkin Tarn near Carlisle.

England, Cumbria, Talkin Tarn Country Park. Rowing boats on the shore of the Talkin Tarn near Carlisle.

England, Cumbria, Talkin Tarn Country Park. A brief break in the storm clouds bathes wild flowers on the banks of the Talkin Tarn.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Tyne & Wear, Royal Quays. The Earl of Zetland was once a ferry working in the Sheltland Isles. Now it is a floating bar and restaurant moored in the Albert Edward Dock at the Royal Quays Marina in North Tyneside.

England, Cumbria, The Cumbria Way. A hiker gets away from a bull by jumping over a stile on the last day of the Cumbria Way track from Caldbeck to Carlisle.

England, Cumbria, The Cumbria Way. A hiker jumps over a stile / bridge on the last day of the Cumbria Way track from Caldbeck to Carlisle.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. The Palais de L'Isle, a former prison now converted to a museum, situated on the Thiou Canal, the main canal running through the heart of the town of Annecy.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy. The Palais de L'Isle, a former prison now converted to a museum, situated on the Thiou Canal, the main canal running through the heart of the town of Annecy.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle. The river Caldrew near the city of Carlisle, on a frosty winter morning.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle. The river Caldrew near the city of Carlisle, on a frosty winter morning.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle. The river Caldrew near the city of Carlisle, on a frosty winter morning.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle. The river Caldrew near the city of Carlisle, on a frosty winter morning.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle. The river Caldrew near the city of Carlisle, on a frosty winter morning.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Cathedral. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Cathedral.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Cathedral. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Cathedral.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Cathedral. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Cathedral.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Cathedral. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Cathedral.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Castle. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Castle.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Castle. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Castle.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Castle. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Castle.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Castle. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Castle.

England, Cumbria, Carlisle Castle. Early morning winter sun illuminates the red sandstone of Carlisle Castle.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, The Isle of Skye. The scarred landscape caused by the cutting of peat.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, The Isle of Skye. The scarred landscape caused by the cutting of peat.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, The Isle of Skye. Peat piles left to dry next to actual site of cutting.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands and Islands, The Isle of Skye. Peat piles left to dry next to actual site of cutting.

Scotland Isle of Skye Inver tote The tranquil waterfall of the Lealt river running through the gorge near inver tote

Scotland Isle of Skye Inver tote The tranquil waterfall of the Lealt river running through the gorge near inver tote

Scotland Isle of Skye Inver tote The tranquil waterfall of the Lealt river running through the gorge near inver tote

Scotland Isle of Skye Inver tote The tranquil waterfall of the Lealt river running through the gorge near inver tote

Scotland Isle of Skye Inver tote The tranquil waterfall of the Lealt river running through the gorge near inver tote