Just at the end of our road, our first photo stop on The Kyle-of-Tongue causeway. A beautiful scene with the sun still low, lighting the snow on Ben Loyal.
Snow on Ben Loyal and the sun warming out morning, a great start to a special day
This is my photo of Snow covered Ben Hope with Bruiser watching Steve on the Kyle slipway taking the previous photo (above) of Ben Loyal.
The gorse is in bloom framing the shot.
Beautiful fresh frost on the winter grasses, we stopped here because Bruiser was squeaking so loudly at the Deer he watching through the window. He likes to get out of the car and sit and watch them for a bit. (yes very spoilt dog) .
Glistening Cold and frosted grasses.
This my idea of a perfect road. Small unobtrusive and empty. Definitely on of our favourites, and to tell the truth there are very few roads to choose from here in the Highlands, and most look like this.
The road to Altnaharra with Snow topped Ben Klibreck in the background
Our first sightings of Snowdrops this year. these are in the grounds of Dunrobin Castle where we went by kind invitation to pick up a Yew branch, we are very excited to start work on this beautiful wood which has a rich auburn centre and stunning growth rings, I hope we do it justice.
A trip to Dunrobin would not be complete without taking in this beautiful little Station scene. (it is a request stop) The new season castle opening times begin on the 1st April. I would suggest allowing a full day as there is so much to see and here.
Dunrobin Castle Station. This was built as, and remains the private railway station of the Sutherland family. However everyone can use the ScotRail trains which serve the station. Dunrobin castle is just a short 5 minute walk down a magnificent Tree lined drive from the station.
We drove home via the Loch Brora road, the sun lit our route and added some magical scenes on the water. This is an amazing capture by Steve, the photo is un-edited and created completely by nature.
Tree Magic! An amazing image of a tree and a sun flare on the shores of Loch Brora.
We love the swirling pattern caused by the waterfall on this long exposure shot.
The sun setting on the last stretch of the return home led tome great reds in our last photo’s of the day. With the Snow on Ben Klibreck completing the scene.
Between Altnarra and Lairg, in the shadow of Ben Klibreck is this lovely little waterfall – a perfect place for Steve to practice his long exposure photography.
And to complete a wonderful 2017 birthday, A bedtime Aurora. Both Steve and I had an Aurora end to our birthdays this year.
This was a lovely end to a fantastic day. A birthday aurora at bedtime. Perfect.
I was so pleased to be invited to help (with the fleeces) In the clipping shed. The sheep were very pleased to be unloading the weight.
The clipping shed
The clipping shed
The clipping shed
A short break at the clipping shed, Riona with her adorable Bo (Highland calf) and Bert (Bo’s very own pet lamb).
In the evenings I have been attempting to card and spin the wool. I have made a drop spindle and am at present getting the fleece to resemble thread! I learnt from youtube video’s and no 2 are the same so trial and much error! Time is the main factor.
We have had many visits from family and friends, sadly I have written the photos to our other hard drive and need to upload these before 7am (data allowance) So I will attempt another family and friends blog sooooooon!!
The terrible two. Our lovely friends black labrador over for a visit.
Relics
One of our favourite ruins
Our lovely new fence on the croft. Thank you Tommy,
On the beach at the bottom of the croft.
beach Ben Loyal and Ben Hope
Walking in the Highlands of Scotland
From the back bedroom window.
Dunrobin castle.
Seals on the sandbank
Devils bit scabious sowing it’s seeds
Walking in the Highlands of Scotland
local wildlife
fallen from the nest but mum still fed and looked after it.
from the front bedroom window
most nights this week from the back bedroom window. The Aurora Borealis.
A trip down the west coast
First snow of 2016
Walking in the Highlands of Scotland
Walking in the Highlands of Scotland
Currently we are working flat out on the croft. We are building drystone walls, repairing tracks, fencing, planting trees etc. The daylight hours are short so sun up to sundown there is no time to waste having a break, drink, rest take photo’s etc. Another subject for the next blog. We are currently creating a track down our croft , which anyone who has visited will be aware REALLY needed attention!
