Scotland May 2011

[D4VE 3LL]

Got insured on the girlfriends MiTo as its sportier than my Corsa What an absolute hoot, my 2nd time to this beautiful land, went further North and further West, the roads better, the views sublime.

Fair few photos here, hope you like

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Highland Cattle by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Highland Cattle by dave.ellins, on Flickr

3

Rannoch Moor by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Rannoch Moor by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Rannoch Moor by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Glen Coe by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Leven by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Eilean Donan Castle by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Eilean Donan Castle by dave.ellins, on Flickr

10

The Road to Elgol by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Big White Fluffy Clouds by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Fairy Pools by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Fairy Pools by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Fairy Pools by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Fairy Pools by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Ripples by dave.ellins, on Flickr

I was amazed by the same scenery as last time up until now when I was left speechless in the places seen below.
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Loch Shieldaig by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Shieldaig by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Shieldaig by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Shieldaig by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Torridon by dave.ellins, on Flickr

22 This is as far North as I got last time, this time we headed further North

Upper Loch Torridon by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Maree by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Maree by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Maree by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Maree by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch An Loin by dave.ellins, on Flickr

28 My fave

Cuillin Hills by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Cuillin Hills by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Sunset over Skye by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Elgol by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Skye Falls by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Skye Falls by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Loch Carron by dave.ellins, on Flickr

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Bealach na Ba - Applecross Pass by dave.ellins, on Flickr

36 The road 10miles leading to this is the best I have ever driven. Magical.

DSC_24881024 by dave.ellins, on Flickr

37 Ending with 2 nights in Edinburgh

Forth Road Bridge by dave.ellins, on Flickr


If you made it this far thank-you, would love to hear any feedback
Dave.

[North West Tom]

Some brilliant shots in there, number 30 stands out most.

[dibbly dobbler]

There're a few stunners in there Dave! 16 and 26 jump out at me - love the Torridon shots too

The watermark is a teeny bit off-putting in some of them but I guess you have your reasons for putting it there ...

[chrisj_abz]

I agree, cracking shots, I do like your fave one as well.

where were the fairy pool shots taken if you dont mind me asking?

[BigAlinEmbra]

chrisj_abz said:

I agree, cracking shots, I do like your fave one as well.

where were the fairy pool shots taken if you dont mind me asking?

I wanted to know where the fairy pools are too!

The reflection shots and Cuillins are stunning shots.

[D4VE 3LL]

chrisj_abz said:

I agree, cracking shots, I do like your fave one as well.

where were the fairy pool shots taken if you dont mind me asking?

Are you asking as in where are Fairy Pools or whereabouts at Fairy Pools they were taken? lol

[AndWhyNot]

31 stands out for me - big stopper for your LEs?

[GetCarter]

You timed it well with the weather (It's been pants up here since).

You were standing about 100 metres from my house when you took pic 18 (I'm almost directly below)

[D4VE 3LL]

GetCarter said:

You timed it well with the weather (It's been pants up here since).

You were standing about 100 metres from my house when you took pic 18 (I'm almost directly below)

I did keep looking out for your Caterham and the Aston, thought you were in Torridon though.

Andy I used the cheaper alternative, B+W ND110

[GetCarter]

D4VE 3LL said:

I did keep looking out for your Caterham and the Aston, thought you were in Torridon though.

Andy I used the cheaper alternative, B+W ND110

Sold the Aston... still have Caterham. Sorry to miss you. Actually Torridon is the area (there is no Torridon village), so I'm both in Shieldaig and Torridon - like Fulham and London (If you see what I mean). Some great images there. Right time of year!

[D4VE 3LL]

Ah right cheers for clearing that up. I can't help but feel when I go back next it wont be as good as the time I've had there last month. The weather, empty roads, warmth, it all came together so incredibly well. You certainly live in one of the most beautiful places of the UK if not the Earth!

[tenex]

D4VE 3LL said:

Ah right cheers for clearing that up. I can't help but feel when I go back next it wont be as good as the time I've had there last month. The weather, empty roads, warmth, it all came together so incredibly well. You certainly live in one of the most beautiful places of the UK if not the Earth!

You don't know how lucky you were!

[CarMac]

Absolutely lovely pics. Scary how many places I actually recognised!

We had 2 weeks on Mull over Easter and had the best weather ever!

[Jenx]

You're lucky...when I went up it was miserable, but at least I got to have dinner with Carter and his lovely wife, that made it worth the 500 mile drive alone

[Oystercatcher]

You lucky lucky sod. I was up there from the 14th to the 31st. Rained every flippin' day

23rd was particularly not fun. Anyone following the weather may have noticed we had a wee blow on. Not funny watching mature elms toppling in the wind.

The really annoying thing is May is usually nice. I've been up and down the west coast every May for the last 30 years and this is the worst I've known it. Cest la vie.

[GetCarter]

Stunning today (sorry)... Worst May I've known - in 12 Mays.

[Oystercatcher]

GetCarter said:

Stunning today (sorry)... Worst May I've known - in 12 Mays.

Arse.

Just seen your pic in the other thread.

Arse arse arse

[Webber3]

Oystercatcher said:

You lucky lucky sod. I was up there from the 14th to the 31st. Rained every flippin' day

23rd was particularly not fun. Anyone following the weather may have noticed we had a wee blow on. Not funny watching mature elms toppling in the wind.

The really annoying thing is May is usually nice. I've been up and down the west coast every May for the last 30 years and this is the worst I've known it. Cest la vie.

I was up there this week, had gorgeous weather until Saturday.

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Cairngorm Plateau by Webber264, on Flickr


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Cairngorm Plateau by Webber264, on Flickr

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Glen Coe Pass by Webber264, on Flickr

[Oystercatcher]

Give it another twist why don't you...

[Webber3]

Oystercatcher said:

Give it another twist why don't you...

Sorry. If it's any consolation this was the sort of weather I saw the same time last year.


Clouds Hanging over Loch Morlich by Webber264, on Flickr